Building stronger communities,
one connection at a time.
The Rotary Club of Downers Grove unites community leaders for friendship, service, and impactful giving. We raise funds to support local nonprofits, empower future leaders with scholarships, and contribute to global initiatives. Through fellowship and action, we transform lives in Downers Grove and around the world.
$65K
Donations given to 45 non-profit organizations in Downers Grove
$75K
Scholarships awarded to 25 Downers Grove students
800+
Villagers in Malawi Africa have clean water from donations to drill new wells
Stories of Service
Harry McCabe Honor Flight
(Pictured, Harry McCabe 1975)
The lead up to the day of the trip to Washington D.C., and the aftermath have combined to shake up old memories and create some thoughts and feelings that l will carry with me for the rest of my life. I cannot express how grateful this veteran feels about the Honor Flight Chicago (CHF) organization. I’ve observed close associates at American Legion Post 80 and their reactions to their Honor Flight experiences, but I never could imagine the impact.
Rotary Gives Back To Our Community
The Rotary Club of Downers Grove’s newest members distributed mini-grant stipends to local organizations earlier this month. As part of their development, each new Rotarian was asked to identify their favorite Not-for-Profit / Charity for a $1,000 donation.
| Rotarians | Recipient Organizations |
| Michelle Imes | SEASPAR |
| Tinamarie Hernandez | Diveheart |
| Rob Brannigan | Downers Grove Area FISH |
| Courtney Sustr | NAMI DuPage |
| Chris Johnson | Dad’s of Steele |
| Greg Elisha | Reclaim13 |
| Aaron Decker | DuPagePads |
| Todd Drafall | The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 |
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The people volunteering with the Downers Grove Rotary are some of the best I’ve ever met, and I’ve come to think of them not only as colleagues but as friends and family