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
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Joy Newburn, Director of Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, said at the meeting that they are a faith-based organization providing service to people in need and calling others of good will to do the same. Celebrating its 50th year as a licensed child welfare agency, the agency employs over 250 people and operates on a $21M budget. In the past year, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet has served over 10,000 with their mobile food pantry and provided over 100,000 nights of housing, and supported many others with services such as Back To School Fairs, Community Classes, Counseling and Veteran Support.Volunteers are always welcome to help with their programs, projects and special events. Call 630-495-8008 to help.
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