In a general sense, Community Service is a manifestation of Club and Vocation Services. 

 

It is a many faceted effort for each Rotarian, and sometimes the club as a whole, to give back to the community and to improve the quality of life. 

 

It is the supplying of the ideas, the leadership, the individual labor and financial support to meet the needs of the community, to make a difference in the lives of the people, whether it be to promote literacy, help the elderly or disable, combat urban violence or provide opportunities for local youth.

 

Some Community Service activities and programs are:

 

l     Boys & Girls Clubs – Provide financial support toward the annual health and social service programs of these organizations.

 

l     Carson Chamber of Commerce – Support annual Fashion Show Luncheon recognizing professional assistants and annual Business Expo.

 

l     Carson Relay for Life – Participate as sponsor of this 24-hour relay event to support the American Cancer Society in combating and raising cancer awareness.

 

l     Family Assistance – As needed, the club will provide financial support to local families with severe crisis situations.

 

l     Thanksgiving Dinner Program – Sponsor of 200 Thanksgiving dinners to disadvantaged families in the community. 

 

l     Food For Needy – Food donations to Carson and Gardena community service organizations that provides hunger relief to children and low-income families.

 

l     Senior Program – Provide monthly birthday cakes to community care facilities in Carson and Gardena.

 

l     YMCA – Provide financial support toward the annual health and social service programs of this organization.