Our club projects make the world a better place, starting right here in Allentown.  We participate in Rotary International global projects and partner with local clubs and community organizations in developing the next generation of leaders. 

 

Allentown and Lehigh Valley

We consider many organizations, schools, and government entities as partners and participate in a variety of meaningful and impactful activities with them.  Some of the work we have undertaken in the community involves delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, distributing backpacks with school supplies at the Salvation Army, running the Good Shepherd Home’s Monte Carlo night, distributing refreshments at the Allentown School District’s Romper Day, staffing tents at Mayfair Festival of the Arts, planting trees in Allentown parks and for the Wildlands Conservancy, building a fountain for the City of Allentown and housing for Habitat for Humanity, …to name just a few!

 

International

As part of a global organization, the Allentown Rotary Club continually supports one of the Rotary International (RI) signature projects – Polio Plus – as well as an RI partner, ShelterBox.  Recent ShelterBox projects include providing supplies for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and the distribution of medical and essential needs to Haiti hurricane victims.  Projects where we have partnered with other Rotary Clubs include the building of infrastructure and schools in Cambodia and Africa, and eye and vision care in South Africa. 
 
 

Roger and Louise Mullin Scholarships

Since 1991, the Allentown Rotary Club has provided almost $400,000 in scholarships to outstanding Allentown high school students attending a four-year not-for profit accredited college or university.  These scholarships are renewable for four years and awarded based on an applicant’s community service, leadership skills, financial need, academic achievement and interview skills.  Scholarships are awarded annually.

 

Community Grants

Many local government and non-profit organizations have been the recipient of grants from the Allentown Rotary Club.  Grants are typically awarded annually.  From funding for basic needs such as clothing and food, to the purchase of dental supplies for needy families, our club has touched the lives of many thousands of families through our community grants program.  Some organizations who recently received grants are the Da Vinci Science Center, the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown, Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation, Lehigh Conference of Churches, Community Bike Works, Perfect Fit for Women, Salvation Army, Allentown School District Foundation, and the City of Allentown Canine Unit.

 

Education and Leadership

A large component of our club’s history involves advancing education and leadership skills.  In addition to the Roger and Louise Mullin Scholarships and grants for educational endeavors, we have provided items such as dictionaries, educational rockets and computers to students in the Allentown School District.  Our club also invests in Camp Neidig, a summer leadership camp for high school students and STEM YEA, a science camp for middle school students.