WHAT IS ROTARY
Improving communities in the Metro East and globally, through service since 1917.
Our Mission
The members of the Belle Clair Rotary are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.
A lot of folks don't know what Rotary Clubs are. So here's a little fun video to learn about Rotary.
What We've Achieved
When COVID came to our community, the already existing hunger challenges increased. How did our Club respond? We responded with the HUNGER CHALLENGE. Our Club and Foundation raised over $20,000 and then distributed it to local food pantries.
Donated funds to support feeding students at the Malawi Embangweni Primary school. Due to COVID, the usual means of raising funds to help feed students was interrupted.
Belle Clair Rotarians assisted R3 Development in the rehab of and East St. Louis home and the cleanup of community. Hard and dirty work, but it makes a difference. R3 is working hard to improve their community. Our Club makes a difference.
In July, our Club Foundation donated $6000 to local charities.
The club established the Bob Hardy Scholarship at SWIC in honor of long time Rotarian Bob Hardy.
The Club supported the Heartlands Conservancy by helping clean up and work on an outdoor classroom that will be used for education. The log amphitheater makes a nice space for outdoor learning for the students of Signal Hill, Blessed Sacrament and Queen of Peace Schools.
We delivered Buddy benches to schools in East St. Louis and in Belleville. The idea is simple: If a child feels lonely, they can go to the bench as a signal that they need someone to play with. Another child will see them, go and talk to them and include them in their games.