Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. For more than 115 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. The Peabody club was chartered in 1920 and currently has more than 40 members meeting each week starting at 7:30 AM on Thursdays. We’re one of 45 clubs in District 7930, representing more than in 1,500 members in Northeastern MA and Salem, NH. Our club practices “Service Above Self” by performing local community service and international projects. Here’s just some of what we've done:
Local Projects:
• Annual scholarship program for high school seniors ($12,000 awarded annually)
• Peabody bike path enhancements including the addition of a water station, bench, and upgraded landscaping
• Elder Gift Bags. Each year, the club provides gift bags with essential items for 50 local older adults
• Collaborating w/ Department of Children & Families to host Halloween & Easter events for children in foster care
• Monthly food pantry service at Citizens Inn and St. Clare’s in Peabody
• Interact clubs for high school seniors at Bishop Fenwick and Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
• Supporting Healthy Peabody Collaborative by reading 4th grade student essays centered around positive youth development
• Organizing and running Taste of the North Shore, the club’s largest fundraiser of the year
• Veteran monument and burial ground clean-up
• Dedicating increased resources to DEI initiatives
International Projects:
• Ipswich River Watershed fundraiser
• Haiti earthquake relief efforts
