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ACT for Mental Health, Inc. Counseling management software & two computers Our Endowment grants funds for tangible improvements right here in San Alum Rock Counseling Center Youth mentoring program – ropes course Jose, right now. Because the Endowment’s principal will remain intact forever, American Assoc. University Women Bags for holiday gifts for Gifts for Teens program 100 Years of Service it ensures that San Jose Rotarians will remain responsive to community needs American Cancer Society Walkie-talkies to use in Relay for Life event American Red Cross Five computer workstations in the future. San Jose Rotary continues to grow the $3+ million Endowment Arts Council Art supplies for ArtsConnect youth education During the past 100 years, Members of the Rotary Club of San Jose have that supports these community programs and the wonderful projects done by Assistance League of San Jose School uniforms SJ Unified/Franklin-McKinley District volunteered over 3 million hours for community and international service and our committees every year. Silicon Valley Industrial sewing machines for costume department given over $5 million in grants to 150 community organizations in San Jose. Bill Wilson Center Washer and dryer for teen shelter From installing the first city street lights in 1915 to donating $1,000,000 towards Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley Science supplies for after school programs a meeting facility for community groups in 2003, San Jose Rotary has been at the Boy Scouts Automatic defibrulators for 2 camps Breathe of the Bay Area Commercial-quality color laser printer forefront of efforts to build the infrastructure and social fabric of our community. Catholic Charities Long Term Care Three laptop computers for field ombudsmen Christmas in the Park Snow making machine San Jose’s First Street Signs (1915) City Lights Theater Co. of San Jose Theatrical communications equipment Diabetes Society Two laptop computers and software Downtown Drinking Fountains (1922) Digital Clubhouse Network Alarms and DVD duplicator Downtown College Prep College guidance program Ryland Pool (1925) El Camino Youth Symphony Assoc. Fox Bassoon – musical instrument Rose Garden Reflecting Pool (1929) Environmental Volunteers Two new computers, one monitor and software Family Supportive Housing Central file server (1936) Fresh Lifelines for Youth Canon Printer, three Dell desktop computers Grail Family Services Child-friendly furniture & dev. appropriate materials USO Building (1940) Health Trust/Meals on Wheels Emergency preparedness kits Hospice of the Valley Low-air mattresses for hospice patients Camp Costanoan for the Disabled (1954) InnVision the Way Home Mattresses for the InnVision Julian Street Inn In addition to sending 100’s Happy Hollow Park and Zoo (1958) Junior Achievement of Silicon Valley Three computers, printer and a back-up drive of wheelchairs, ambulances, Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen Freezer, refrigerator, washing machine mammogram machines, and Restoration (1960s) MACLA Projector screen and mid-size sound system Martha’s Kitchen Temperature monitoring system and awning medical equipment around the O’Brien’s Candy Store Replica (1975) Master Gardeners of Santa Clara Co. Sound system, presenter screen,etc. for educ. prog. world for international projects, Morgan Center Equipment for young autistic students San Jose Rotary has provided over Center for Performing Arts’ Bear (1978) Next Door Solutions to Domestic Viol. Bunk beds and sofa for emergency shelter 40 Gift of Life heart operations Children’s Discovery Museum (1986) One Step Closer Portable wheelchair ramp Sacred Heart Nativity Schools Copier here in San Jose for adults from Gordon House Restoration (1990) San Jose Cathedral Foundation Capital improvements to walk-in medical clinic developing countries. Partnering San Jose Conservation Corps Tools and equipment for auto shop Morone Senior Center (1992) San Jose Metropolitan Band Three community concerts with surgeons who repair cleft San Jose Search & Rescue Two all terrain vehicles and one ATV trailer palates, we have also sponsored The Tech Museum (1996) San Jose Stage Company Lobby display system, monitors, speakers several international Rotaplast Rotary Summit Center (2003) San Juan Bautista Child Dev. Center Furniture for expansion of state preschool program Schmahl Science Workshop Laboratory equipment & supplies for science fair missions. Rotary Heritage Plaza (2008) Senior Housing Solutions Dishwashers, washers, dryers, patio furn. shed Services for Brain Injury Multimedia projector and other equipment Since 1985, members have Silicon Valley Children’s Fund Canon copier In addition to being a major contributor to many important community projects, Support Network for Battered Women Computers and monitors generously supported Rotary International’s commitment to eradicate polio San Jose Rotary has given more than $5 million in direct grants to over 150 other Teatro Vision de San Jose Used Canon copier around the world. Working with the United Nations, Rotary has helped community organizations. These grants work hard, reaching underserved and Via Rehabilitation Services Replace & upgrade food service equipment at camp prevent over 30 million cases of polio worldwide. YES Reading Tutoring program on Horace Mann School campus at-risk populations right here at home as well as around the world. Youth Science Institute Science furniture for new learning center YWCA of Silicon Valley Sports, play & recreation equip. for childcare center

Rotary Club of San Jose Endowment: Total Community & Partnership Grants: Here ~ Now ~ Forever 500+ Grants for more than $5,000,000 Community Service Fellowship International Service

From installing the first city street lights in 1915 to donating $1 million towards More than 3,000 business and community leaders have shared the fun and fellowship As part of a global organization with over 1.2 million members in more than 200 a meeting facility for community groups in 2003, San Jose Rotary has been at the of being members of the Rotary Club of San Jose while upholding the ideals of countries, San Jose Rotary has several international service committees providing Gift forefront of efforts to build the infrastructure and social humanitarian service, high ethical standards, and the promotion of goodwill. of Life heart operations, wheelchairs to the disabled, life changing mouth and nose fabric of our community. Rotarians have volunteered surgeries (Rotaplast), and over $300,000 to support Rotary International’s efforts to more than 2 million hours for community service and eradicate polio. given more than $2 million in direct grants to over 100 other community organizations. Wheelchairs being San Jose Rotary paid distributed in India by San for one adaptive Jose Rotarians. San Jose swing to be installed Rotary has distributed in every San more than 700 wheel- Jose park so that The Hospitality Committee provides food and libations for chairs in many different disabled children can 10-15 fun filled Rotary activities every year. countries. participate when they go to a park. The Event Committee manages to have a great time Our patient from Jamaica says thank you before leaving for while raising funds to support Rotary’s many community home. Over the past 20 years, more than 40 patients from activities. developing countries have received life saving operations as part of San Jose Rotary’s Adult Gift of Life program.

Rotarians roll up their sleeves and make improvements at facilities More than 100 children with cleft lips and palates have like this battered women’s shelter life changing operations on each of the Rotaplast trips in San Jose. sponsored by San Jose Rotary. It is also a life changing A good time is had by all at the annual Bocce Tournament experience for the Rotarians that go on the trips. that raises funds for computers for disadvantaged students in San Jose. After founding the Boy Scouts in San Jose more San Jose Rotarian Linda than 50 years ago, San Jose Rotary continues Gold in Ghana protecting a to support the activities of 4 different packs and The Executive Chefs cook up a storm twice child against the ravages troops in the downtown area. a year for over 400 guests at the famous of polio as part of Rotary Twice a year, volunteer Rotarians clean the Rotary barbecues at . International’s campaign to section of the Guadalupe River that the Rotary eradicate polio in the world. Club of San Jose has adopted. Since 1985, Rotarians worldwide have contributed Guest Speakers more than $600 million to 300 third graders from the PolioPlus. inner city learn about the Weekly speakers at the Rotary Summit Center include prominent political and environment from Rotarians business leaders as well as other experts and well known public figures. and then get to try their hand at “Fishing in the City.” In the The Enterprise Leadership past 10 years, this program has Conference takes 96 high The International House Committee supports the 65 spread from San Jose to more school juniors to Asilomar Greg Kihn – Rock ‘n Roll legend students from around the world that live at the I-House than 100 other Rotary Clubs. for three days to learn about on the San Jose State University campus. forming a business and the joy of community service. Ken Behring – Founder of the Wheelchair Foundation and former San Jose Rotarians were welcomed to a rural medical clinic Sometimes those in need are beyond the borders of San Jose. After Hurricane owner of the Seattle Seahawks in Vietnam after delivering much needed supplies. Katrina, San Jose Rotary organized 23 other Rotary Clubs in to help rebuild the Rainbow Child Care Center and other community assets in San Jose Rotarians replaced an ambulance in Karaikal India Slidell Louisiana. after the Tsunami. San Jose Rotary also provided emergency Bing Gordon – Founder of Electronic Arts supplies and helped establish a training school in Karaikal.

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