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Our Impact

The Rotary Club of Valdese has been serving the local and global communities since 1947! We have made an impact in our community here in Burke County through educational scholarships, serving meals to those in need, improving our environment, collection and distribution of clothing and hygiene supplies,  and engaging with our youth, lifting them up to reach their full potential. Internationally, we actively support the eradication of polio through vaccination efforts, facilitate Global Grants for clean drinking water in Africa, and help children break the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education and health programs. Take a look at some of our specific projects we have championed throughout the years!

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  • Educational scholarships to local high schools

  • School supplies for Hallyburton Academy

  • Book drive for Summer Reading Program

  • $10,000+ District Grants for Safe Passage (Camino Seguro) in Guatemala

  • Sponsorship of Interact Clubs at local high schools

  • Sponsorship of high school students to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA)

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  • $64,000 Global Grant for Clean Water System in Kenya

  • Hygiene products for Hallyburton Academy​

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  • Financial support for the global eradication of Polio 

  • Financial support to find the treatment or cure for Alzheimer's Disease through Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust (CART)

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  • Support for the Valdese Sports Hall of Fame​

  • Financial support for other local community organizations

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  • $10,000+ District Grants for Safe Passage (Camino Seguro​) in Guatemala

  • Dry Bottoms Ministry through local faith-based organizations

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  • Volunteering to fight homelessness with Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM)

  • Delivering meals through Meals on Wheels

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