Rotary Club of Barnwell County, SC

12/16/2025

Secret Santa was a huge success this year!
Through the generous donations/sponsorships of local individuals, families, businesses and organizations, 238 Barnwell County children will have a brighter Christmas this year!
We thank everyone who helped, including Rotarians, volunteers and sponsors.

11/12/2025

🎅✨ Good news, Barnwell County families!

The Secret Santa application deadline has been extended to Friday, November 14! 🎁

If you live in Barnwell County and need a little extra help making Christmas special for your children (ages 2–10), there’s still time to apply through the Barnwell County DSS Office. ❤️

We are honored to sponsor this community program with the help of local residents, businesses and organizations, helping bring holiday joy to local families each year.

🎄 Want to help?
Businesses, churches, and individuals can also sponsor a child!
📧 Email [email protected]
or contact the Rotary Club of Barnwell County on Facebook to learn more.

📞 For eligibility questions, call Barnwell County DSS at 803-541-1200.

11/06/2025

Please remind anyone you know that the deadline for applications to DSS for Secret Santa is fast approaching! Monday, November 10 is the final day!!!

Applications are now being accepted for our 2025 Secret Santa project.
This annual project is sponsored by our club to help provide a Merry Christmas to children (ages 2-10) who might otherwise go without.
This is open to families in Barnwell County. Apply at the DSS office in Barnwell by November 10.
We also will be in need of sponsors to purchase the gifts.

11/03/2025

This is the last full week to fill out applications at DSS for your children (ages 2-10) if you are eligible for Secret Santa in Barnwell County, SC. Deadline is Monday, November 10.

Applications are now being accepted for our 2025 Secret Santa project.
This annual project is sponsored by our club to help provide a Merry Christmas to children (ages 2-10) who might otherwise go without.
This is open to families in Barnwell County. Apply at the DSS office in Barnwell by November 10.
We also will be in need of sponsors to purchase the gifts.

10/24/2025

Rotary Club of Barnwell County was visited by our District Governor yesterday. Today, we are so close (this close) to eradicating polio from the planet! Today is World Polio Day! Help us remove polio from the world completely! Https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day

10/23/2025

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Rotary Club Scarecrow Contest:
1st place: Barnwell County School District Food Services
2nd Place: Barnwell United Methodist Church
3rd Place: Barnwell 4 H Club
People’s Choice Award: Guinyard Butler Middle School
Thanks to all of the participate in this year’s contest.

10/20/2025

Don’t forget that the deadline is approaching for applications for Secret Santa at DSS. November 10 is the final day for applications for Barnwell County children ages 2-10.

Applications are now being accepted for our 2025 Secret Santa project.
This annual project is sponsored by our club to help provide a Merry Christmas to children (ages 2-10) who might otherwise go without.
This is open to families in Barnwell County. Apply at the DSS office in Barnwell by November 10.
We also will be in need of sponsors to purchase the gifts.

10/16/2025

People’s choice awards (fb likes) will be accepted until noon on Thursday, Oct 23. Keep the votes coming until then!!

10/16/2025

10/09/2025

Our Scarecrow Village is starting to come to life in downtown Barnwell!

🎃 Scarecrows must be completed by Oct. 12 so judging can take place next week.

It’s not too late to join the fun! If you’d like to enter a scarecrow, just message us here or email [email protected] ASAP. It’s $25.

10/04/2025

🎃 Scarecrow Numbers & Locations Are Ready! 🧹
If you registered, please check the list to find your scarecrow's number and location.
Scarecrows can be set up Oct. 5-11, but must be completed by Oct. 12 so judging can take place.
If you don’t see your name but would like to participate, just let us know — it’s not too late to join in the fun! Just message us here or email [email protected].