Club Service Projects

Polio Eradication
Rotary International has been the global leader in the effort in the worldwide eradication of Polio. Polio, while no-longer an epidemic in the United States, still cripples thousands of innocent children every year. 20 year fight to completely eradicate polio is nearly won. While only 4 countries remain Polio endemic, one of these countries is India and has immense immunization needs to prevent the hundreds of thousands of newborns there from being infected with the cruel, crippling and maiming disease. In June each year, our club annually hosts the "Race to the Finish" which has rasied nearly $500,000 for Polio eradication. For more information on this 5K Run and 5K Walk in Evanston see the race website - www.racetothefinish.org

Dictionaries for CPS 3rd Graders
The Rotary Club of Chicago - Financial District with several other Rotary clubs in the Chicago metro area provide dictionaries for 3rd graders is a number of Chicago Public Schools.

Not-For-Profit Support
Our membership has a track record of assisting local non-profits in their fundraising and service efforts. If it is a need for a run/walk staff, a helping hand to serve a meal, or financial assistance - the club considers all requests and helps where it is able. Support entities include but are not limited to:

• Alliance for Smiles (China)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Easter Seals
• Home for Battered Women
• Night Ministries
• Rebuilding Together
• Y-Me, Breast Cancer Awareness & Research

Blood Drives
On a regular basis we host blood drives at the Union League Club (65 W. Jackson, Chicago). Keep an eye on our upcoming activities for the next blood drive.