We actively support the Rotary Foundation, an endowment fund that awards graduate, undergraduate, teacher and journalist scholarships for travel and study abroad. Special grants support major immunization campaigns, health care, nutritional and humanity projects on four continents. Through Rotary’s PolioPlus program nearly two billion children throughout the world have been immunized.

Hinsdale Rotary has provided financial and leadership assistance for five sun ovens in three underdeveloped countries and a water supply system in Mexico. We have also provided assistance for disaster relief, medical care and other international humanitarian projects.

Funds for our international and community service projects are raised through an annual auction, our art fair hot dog stand and other club activities.

In 1999, we formed the Hinsdale Rotary Foundation to accept tax-deductible contributions.

Fellowship plays an important role in the life of our club. Theater parties, progressive dinners, holiday parties and other events provide memorable times of fun and fellowship for our members and their families.

Locally, our club supports a wide range of community programs and organizations, including Hinsdale Community Service, Hinsdale Youth Center, Bikes for Kids, Wellness House and the Hinsdale Food Pantry. We serve as July 4th parade marshals and our cleanup crews work on the banks of Salt Creek with our Adopt A Stream project.

Each year, our club presents scholarships for leadership and service, fine and performing arts and careers to three outstanding Hinsdale Central High School students.

We also present Youth Merit Awards to high school and middle school students with exceptional academic, athletic and leadership achievements.