Service Projects
At Southtowne Eugene Rotary, Rotary’s guiding principle of “Service Above Self” is more than a motto. It is something our members actively live out through service, leadership, and community involvement both locally and around the world.
One of the things that makes our club unique is that members are encouraged not only to participate in existing projects, but also to bring forward new ideas inspired by their own passions, experiences, and concerns. Many of the club’s most impactful projects began with a single member recognizing a need and deciding to take action. Some of those efforts have grown into long-term initiatives and nonprofit organizations that now serve communities far beyond Eugene.
Being a Rotarian means having the opportunity to create meaningful change while working alongside others who care deeply about service and community. Whether someone is passionate about youth programs, education, homelessness, food insecurity, environmental stewardship, international humanitarian work, or community outreach, there are countless ways to get involved.
At Southtowne Eugene Rotary, service can take many forms. Some members volunteer hands-on at projects and events, while others contribute through leadership, fundraising, mentoring, professional expertise, or community connections. There is a place for every skill set, schedule, and level of involvement.
Members stay connected through the club’s SpinOff newsletter, which highlights volunteer opportunities, upcoming projects, committee activities, and ways to become more engaged throughout the year.
Rotary is built on the belief that ordinary people working together can accomplish extraordinary things. With the support, collaboration, and resources of Rotary, even a small idea can grow into something that creates lasting impact for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Local Community Services
With the help of dedicated volunteers and community partners, Southtowne Eugene Rotary brings together people who are passionate about serving others and strengthening our community through meaningful action.
Southtowne Rotary supports a wide range of local service programs focused on providing relief, opportunity, and hope to individuals and families throughout Eugene and Springfield. These efforts include helping families facing food insecurity, supporting scholarships and educational opportunities for students and adult learners, assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, and serving vulnerable members of the community.
Our projects are driven by compassion, collaboration, and a desire to meet real needs in practical ways. From food box deliveries and youth outreach to support for seniors and community resource programs, Southtowne Rotary members work alongside local organizations to make a lasting impact.
We are grateful to partner with educators, nonprofits, service organizations, outreach programs, and community leaders who help connect us with individuals and families in need. Together, we are able to extend support, encouragement, and resources where they are needed most.
Our Current Community Partners
International Service Projects
International service at Southtowne Eugene Rotary is rooted in the belief that ordinary people, working together, can make an extraordinary impact across the world. While some members participate in international service trips, the heart of our global work is creating sustainable support and meaningful partnerships that improve lives far beyond our local community.
One of the club’s most impactful international efforts is our Hospital Supply Distribution Program, which helps provide critically needed medical equipment and supplies to underserved communities in other countries. Items that might otherwise go unused are redirected to clinics, hospitals, and healthcare providers where they can save lives, improve patient care, and strengthen local medical systems.
Southtowne Rotary also supports a variety of international humanitarian projects focused on health, education, clean water, community development, and disaster relief. These efforts are made possible through fundraising, volunteerism, collaboration with global partners, and the collective support of Rotarians who want to make a difference in the world.
What makes Rotary unique is that every member has the opportunity to contribute to global impact, whether or not they ever travel internationally. Through service, donations, project leadership, professional expertise, and community support, Rotarians help extend compassion and practical assistance to people and communities facing significant challenges around the globe.
International service reminds us that even small acts, when multiplied through partnership and shared purpose, can create lasting change for generations to come.
Our Partners Internationally
