Halloween Costume Collection 2026
Schenectady Rotary Club was delighted to help local elementary school students get ready for Halloween with a FREE costume giveaway! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated costumes and to the local businesses that generously served as collection centers. Your...
Club Supports Students in Haiti
The Schenectady Rotary Club has recently donated school supplies to 40 children in Cap Haitien, Haiti in partnership with the Cap Haitien Rotaract club. Our club’s donation, combined with other moneys the Rotaractors raised allowed them to purchase food and school...
Cornhole for a Cause: A True Team Effort
This year’s Cornhole for a Cause raised approximately $14,000 in net proceeds to support Schenectady Rotary’s work in the coming year. A portion will support our ongoing involvement at Keane Elementary School, with the remainder helping fund...
Peace Pole Installation
On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, the Schenectady Rotary Club installed a Peace Pole behind Alltown Fresh on Erie Boulevard. Many thanks to Joanne DeVoe for inspiring and making this possible. We are grateful to Milan Jackson, Lisa Jackson, Deb O'Connor, Wes DeVoe and...
Keane Elementary Update
An progress/impact report was recently shared for the efforts at Keane Elementary School. Please CLICK HERE to review the report. We look forward to continuing our support of Keane Elementary.
Haiti Water Project Update
Please see the attached update from Schenectady Rotary Club International Committee Chair, Brian Merriam, regarding the donation of funds for 155 water systems to Montogou and 60 systems to Aux Cayes, serving 9,675 people per day. This report shares many pictures of...
Keane Elementary Service Dates
We are excited to continue our partnership with Keane Elementary school for the 2025-2026 school year! Events will be similar to last year. The expected engagement/service opportunities are listed below: Back 2 School BBQ (Wednesday 8/27/25 4:00 - 6:00) Western Style...
Update on Keane Elementary Project
To view the progress on our Keane Elementary School partnership for the last two years, please read our recent newsletter including updates from last Fall and this Spring. Keane Elementary has seen improvements in attendance by 10%, making it the highest attending...
Earth Day April 2024
“Explore the meaningful contributions of Schenectady Rotary during Earth Day weekend. From canal clean-ups to fostering eco-awareness at Keane Elementary, discover how their dedication to service and sustainability uplifts our community. Dive deeper into their impactful initiatives here.
Schenectady Rotary Spotlight: Enhancing Education at Keane Elementary
With over a century of service to the City of Schenectady, the Schenectady Rotary has deepened its commitment to supporting education. In 2023, the club embarked on a mission to bolster educational initiatives in the city. One significant project emerged from this...