Rotary members are neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.
The Rotary Club of Point West founded the Point West Rotary Club Foundation in 1998. . The Foundation funds projects that will benefit the needs of the community:
- Organizations that serve and benefit children
- Programs that celebrate or promote community service
- Service activities of Rotary International and other Rotary
The Foundation has established a legacy in our community that impacts families and quality of life in our community. Helping our community is an honor and the members of the Rotary Club of Point West are committed to making a meaningful impact both now and in the future.
The Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) and is governed by a Board of Trustees selected by the Club.
As of the end of 2014, the Foundation assets have grown to $1.0 million dollars as a result of club fundraising activities, annual member contributions and donations from community spirited individuals. The earnings on this asset, along with the Club’s fundraisers help fund the various humanitarian projects that include:
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- American River Parkway
- Assistance League of Sacramento
- Big Brothers
- Blood Source
- Boy Scouts
- CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
- Camellia Symphony Association (Junior Orchestra)
- Eagle Golf
- Encina Preparatory High School
- Fairytale Town
- Folds of Honor
- Girl Scouts
- Kops-N-Kids
- Salvation Army
- Sierra Forever Families
- Society for the Blind
- Theodore Judah School
- Thomas Edison Language Institute
- Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE)
- Women’s Empowerment
