For the past 25 years, the Ledyard Rotary and its sister organization, the Ledyard Rotary Foundation, have supported numerous charities and non-profit organizations within our local community and beyond.
In the past 5 years alone, more than $102,000 has been donated to various organizations. The larger donations have been:
- $20,500 to High School College and Vocational Scholarships;
- $15,500 to the Ledyard Food Pantry;
- $9,300 to Rotary International Polio eradication campaign;
- $7,500 to International Water Projects;
- $5,000 to Riverfront Children Center Scholarship Program;
- $4,000 to Ledyard Youth Services Scholarship Program;
- $4,000 to Martin House to fund Medical Advocacy and Capital Improvements;
- $4,000 to Thames River Community Services for Apartment Turnovers;
- $4,000 to Furniture Bank of Southeastern CT for bed purchases;
- $4,000 to Always Home to Purchase Gas Cards for Wheels to Work Program;
- $3,000 to Purchase more than 900 dictionaries given to 3rd-grade students at Ledyard Elementary.
Smaller donations, but just as important to our community;
- $1,250 given to the Terri Brouder Breast Cancer Foundation;
- $1,000 was given to the Ledyard Police to purchase 12 Carter Kits used to calm children during stressful emergencies;
- $1,000 was given to Tri-Town Trails for fencing and signage for Spicer Ruins Project;
- $1,000 given to Ledyard Beautification Committee to replace photo banners;
- $1,000 given to Ledyard High Music to expand the marching band front ensemble system;
- $650 for Ledyard High School Book Club to purchase new books.
Only thru the generous support of the Ledyard community is Ledyard Rotary and Ledyard Rotary Foundation able to support these numerous critical needs. Fundraising has been achieved through generous individual donations, as well as proceeds from the Annual Car Cruise held Labor Day Weekend, the Ledyard Laffle Raffle, the Ledyard Rotary Bowlathon, and several other sponsored events.
Continued community support is critical! So, when you are able:
Help Us – Help Others
Your support is always needed and welcomed.
