Rotary Club of Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates

“The Friendly Club,” as the Rotary Club of Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates is known, was founded in 1969 by a dedicated group of local business leaders committed to making their community and the world a better place to live.

Our group of 70 business and community leaders are devoted to the ongoing efforts of Rotary International’s 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in local and global communities.

Together we have raised millions of dollars used to enrich the lives of youth, families and seniors, through our own efforts and by providing assistance to other charitable organizations.

Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Our unique point of view and approach gives us distinct advantages:

We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways.

We think differently. We apply leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions.

We act responsibly: Our members are all volunteers with a passion and perseverance to create lasting change so every dime raised goes toward projects.

Our members can be found in your community, as well as, around the globe.

Rotary Club of

Schaumburg /

Hoffman Estates

Providing service to others,

promoting integrity, and advancing

world understanding, goodwill, and

peace through the fellowship of

business, professional, and

community leaders. Rotary Club of Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates

P.O. Box 958121

Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-8121

E-mail: RotaryClubofSchHE@gmail.com www.SchaumburgRotary.org

WHAT IS ROTARY?

Rotary International’s impact starts with its members—people who work tirelessly with their Clubs to solve some of our communities’ toughest challenges. Rotary International, our Member Association and The Rotary Foundation work together to support local Clubs in their efforts to turn generous donations into grants that fund the work of members and partners around the world.

Rotary is led by its members—responsible leaders who help carry forward the Organization’s mission and values in their elected roles.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Rotary has been making history and bringing our world closer together for over 100 years.

Since forming in 1905, we’ve taken on some of the world’s toughest challenges and helped a wide range of international and service organizations—from the UN to Easter Seals—get started.

Responsible leadership means more than just doing good work—it means making the most out of every donation we receive.

We are honored to be ranked #4 on Charity Navigator’s 2016 list of “10 Best Charities” for financial performance, transparency, and accountability.

WHAT CAUSES DO WE SUPPORT?

We have identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns.

Through our network of resources and partners, we help clubs focus their service efforts in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies.

Take a look inside to see where our Club has been changing lives for the better.

Rotary Serving Humanity

In addition to financial support, we also….

Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates In Action

Children and Families

WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger): Assist this organization in its mission to end domestic violence and homelessness against women and children, by providing logistics support and vocational scholarships.

Food Pantries: Create and provide ongoing logistical support for two local food pantries. Food items provide essential nourishment to help children better learn and succeed in school. Low income families are invited to “shop” at the food pantries throughout the year.

Children’s Advocacy Center: Assist this organization in its fight to

intervene in and prevent child abuse.

Micro Loans: Fund small and one-person businesses in poverty-stricken areas of the United States and third world countries to boost families’ finances and local economies.

Individuals with Disabilities

NWSRA Special Leisure Services: Assist this organization in its mission to provide outstanding opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, with special programs, events and hands-on volunteers.

Clearbrook: Assist this organization with mentoring to help prepare residents for the workforce and purchased a commercial shredder to create jobs and an additional revenue stream.

Seniors

Kenneth Young Center: Assist this organization in its mission to provide mental health and senior citizens’ support services by posting job openings.

The Schaumburg Barn Senior Nutrition Program: Sponsor a

Rotary Social Saturday each month to allow at risk adults over 60 to come together for nutritional meals and fellowship.

No Senior Goes Hungry: Distribute collection boxes to raise

money to support the senior nutritional program.

Holiday Food Baskets: Donate approximately 25 food baskets ($75 value each) to underserved senior citizens during the holidays. In partnership with the Kenneth Young Center and The Schaumburg Barn, this program evolved into Meals on Wheels. Health and Fitness

Center for Health Services: Provide

gently used and deeply discounted computers for training stations used by this organization who helps children and adults with special needs such as autism, Down Syndrome, Sickle Cell disease and diabetes.

Community

Memorial Day Observance: Assist the Village of Schaumburg yearly with event set up, and emcee the event every other year.

Labor Day: Sponsor a float in the parade to

promote Rotary and the great community benefits provided by Rotary.

Adopt A Highway: Perform roadside cleanup at Higgins and Roselle Roads, Schaumburg.

Miss Septemberfest Scholarship and

Luncheon Program: Host this annual event and award scholarships to Miss Septemberfest and her four Court members.

Education

Early Learning Center: Donated $100,000 in seed money to open an early learning center for 120 children (ages 6 months to 6 years) in the Schaumburg community, to break the cycle of poverty by giving children of low income families access to early educational opportunities.

Educational Scholarships: Award $25,000 in annual

scholarships to students from three community high schools, as well as, adults returning to school. Categories include academic, volunteer service, vocational careers, and transfers from 2-year to 4-year institutions.

Tools for Success: Match funds, up to $500 annually, to

this program established for the collection and distribution of school supplies to children who cannot afford them.

Book Distribution: Work with local retailers to provide the gift of books to GiGi’s Playhouse, AMITA Heath, and other area organizations.

Ak’Tenamit: Provided equipment, supplies, and volunteer

visits to this school in the Guatemalan jungle for many years to contribute to the school’s ongoing growth and effectiveness.

Children and Families

Shop with a Cop: Raise funds and assist underserved children to shop with Hoffman Estates Police Officers for holiday gifts for themselves and their families.

Adopt a Family: Provide holiday gifts and gift cards to purchase holiday meals for at risk families.

Coat Drives: Collect and

distribute coats to help keep at risk children and adults warm through the winter.

Toy Drives: Collect and distribute

toys to at risk children and adults.

Adult Education

Fishing Well Program: Provide scholarship funding (tuition, books, fees, etc.), mentoring, and assistance with job placement, in cooperation with community partners such as Harper College.

Mock Job Interviews: Members help people prepare to re-enter

the job force by conducting practice interview sessions.

Suit Yourself: Sponsor business clothing drives to benefit and

empower our unemployed workforce by helping them to be properly dressed for interviews.

Children and Families

Hawks Nest: Provide at-risk students with food, clothing and

school supplies so they are better able to learn.

Blessings in a Backpack: Send nutritional food home with at-risk students to sustain them through the weekends when meals are not provided and food is not available.

Individuals with Disabilities

Gigi’s Playhouse: Provide basic life-skill presentations at

GiGi’s University, an organization built on providing educational and therapeutic programs geared toward individuals with Down Syndrome, at no charge to families.

Health and Fitness

Polio Eradication: Through

PolioPlus, Rotary’s most ambitious project to date, the Schaumburg–Hoffman Club has contributed significantly to the ongoing efforts of the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and Rotary International in bringing Polio to the brink of eradication across the globe. There has been a 99.9% drop in reported cases

since the 1980’s.

Health and Fitness

AMITA Heath: Donated $250,000 to AMITA

Heath Women and Children’s Hospital to help create state-of-the-art, kid-friendly local access to a full range of specialty care for pediatric patients, their parents, siblings and support network.