Fundraising
For the Rotary Club of Chestermere, fundraising is a key activity. It helps us procure funds for good work in the community. It encourages people to actively support their neighbours. Most importanty, it boosts goodwill and fellowship.
Local Impact: Rotary Club of Chestermere
For the Rotary Club of Chestermere, fundraising isn't just about collecting donations—it's a core activity that brings neighbors together and procures vital funds for our immediate community. Through participating in local casinos and hosting our annual flagship events, we generate goodwill, fellowship, and most importantly, tangible support for local organizations.
Fast Facts & Impact
Reinvesting in the Community
Funds raised locally are injected directly back into Chestermere. For example, Rotary funding has supported local initiatives like the Edible Forest project.
Empowering Local Partners
By fundraising, our club has been able to support vital local organizations such as Synergy, the Chestermere Fine Art Guild, the Chestermere Public Library, the Chestermere Historical Foundation, and local programs aimed at youth and seniors.
Service Beyond Self
Every dollar raised locally translates directly into community grants and donations that empower agencies carrying out good work right in our backyard.
Regional Reach: Rotary District 5360
When you support our club, your impact ripples out into Rotary District 5360, encompassing Southern Alberta. Together with neighboring clubs, we pool resources and fundraise to tackle complex regional issues, from adult literacy to food security.
District 5360 Stats & Stories
The Rotary Employment Partnership
District 5360 has been highly successful in advocating for and funding inclusive employment. Through partnerships with the business community and local government, Rotarians across the province have helped create nearly 400 jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Tackling Major Challenges
District fundraising ensures that major community grants are allocated effectively to address pressing societal needs. Recent priority areas have included massive multi-club investments in Youth at Risk, Mental Health, Food Security, and Literacy.
The Power of Collaboration
District 5360 clubs frequently leverage district grants to amplify local donations, turning a local community fundraiser into a massive investment capable of transforming a regional nonprofit's operations.
Global Transformation: Rotary International
As a member of the Rotary Club of Chestermere, you are part of a massive global network of problem-solvers. The fundraising we do on a local level connects to the incredible, world-changing machine that is The Rotary Foundation.
Global Facts & Statistics
A Century of Change
Since its founding more than 100 years ago, The Rotary Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects across the globe.
The Value of Volunteering
Globally, Rotary members contribute nearly 47 million volunteer hours every single year—an effort worth an estimated $850 million to communities around the world.
Eradicating Polio
Because of global Rotary fundraising and advocacy, nearly 19 million people are walking today who otherwise would have been paralyzed by polio. Just $3 is the average cost to fully protect a child against the disease.
Massive Annual Granting
In the 2023-2024 Rotary year alone, The Rotary Foundation provided $29 million in district grants and $50 million in global grants by April, focusing heavily on disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal health, and basic education. For instance, just $50 is enough to maintain water filters that help fight waterborne illnesses in vulnerable communities.
Call to Action
Every time you buy a ticket to a Chestermere Rotary event, volunteer at our fundraisers, or make a direct donation, you are not just giving money. You are planting community gardens in Chestermere, providing jobs for Albertans with disabilities, and vaccinating children across the globe. Join us in putting "Service Beyond Self" and make your impact today.