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About Us

Discover the history of the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and our ongoing dedication to service, community impact, and global connections.
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Community Impact

Learn how the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown drives change locally and globally through initiatives in literacy, wellness, education, and more.
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Get Involved

Discover how to get involved with the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown through club meetings, events, and supporting impactful programs.
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Become a Member

Learn about membership responsibilities, benefits, and how to join the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown as an individual, joint, or corporate member.
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Club Meetings & Events

Explore upcoming Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown meetings and events, where members connect, collaborate, and support meaningful initiatives.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Discover volunteer opportunities with the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and support impactful events aligned with our five areas of focus.
What We Fund
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Signature Legacy Projects

 The Legacy Signature Projects support community initiatives that create lasting change in Calgary and surrounding communities through innovative and sustainable investments. 
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Major Donations

Major Donations Committee reviews community projects and recommends grants over $10,000 that align with our Club’s charitable goals. Most awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 and support both capital projects and programs.

 
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Rotary Helps YYC Support

Rotary Helps YYC, a “one window” to apply for support from the following eight Calgary Rotary Clubs: Centennial, Chinook, Downtown, East, Fish Creek, Heritage, North and West. Clubs will consider applications serving Calgary and area.
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Small Donations

The Small Donations Committee receives and reviews funding requests, up to $10,000, from registered charitable organizations in Calgary and its surrounding areas.
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International Service

Our International  Service programs includes activities with a global perspective in mind. This is one of the 5 Rotary AVENUES of Service.
What We Do
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Rotary Stay-In-School Program

Stay in School provides mentorship, support, and opportunities to help students overcome challenges and stay on track. The program guides youth toward graduation and reaching their full potential. 
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Rotary Stay-In-School Golf Classic

is a fundraising event that brings the community together to support youth through education and mentorship. Proceeds from the tournament help students stay in school, graduate, and build brighter futures. 
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WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE

Adopt a Village

Presented by Evovest Inc.

SEP 23, 2026 Adopt A Village Fundraiser

Support The Program

About the Program

The Adopt a Village Program is a partnership between the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and local Rotary clubs in Uganda, working together to uplift rural communities facing systemic challenges, including limited access to clean water, low agricultural productivity, widespread poverty, and environmental degradation.

Rather than offering short-term aid, the program delivers integrated and sustainable solutions across four key areas: agriculture, water access, clean energy, and environmental conservation. By working directly within communities, the program creates meaningful, lasting change that benefits households, schools, and entire villages for generations to come.

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 What We're Building Together 

 

  • 25,000+ Seedlings distributed
  • 4,400+ People impacted
  • 800+ Households reached
  • 60+ Water tanks built
Learn About the Program

ADOPT A VILLAGE FUNDRAISER

September 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Ranchmen's Club Calgary

 

Partner with RCCD as an event sponsor and put your organization's name behind lasting change. Sponsorship is available at multiple levels.

 

 Join us at the historic Ranchmen's Club in person, or attend virtually from anywhere. However you choose to take part, we'd be delighted to welcome you. 

 

 Give directly to the program and put your support behind lasting change. Every contribution funds clean water, livestock, and training for families in rural Uganda. 

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A PROVEN MODEL, GROWING STRONGER

Each village project builds on the last. Our pass-on model, where families transfer livestock offspring to the next household, extends impact far beyond the grant period.

  • Manyama-Kamaggwa | 2020 – 2022 : 288 households · USD $72,000. 19 water harvesting tanks, 14 calf heifers, 5,000 coffee seedlings, 4,000 eucalyptus trees, and 10 apiaries.

  • Kibonzi | 2022 – 2024 : 200 households · USD $85,400. 10 water tanks, 12 calf heifers, 15 pigs, 15 goats, 100 chickens, and 5,000 coffee seedlings.

  • Kabasumba | 2024 – 2025 : 208 households· USD $75,800. 10 ferro-cement water tanks. 30 beehives, 600 Fruit seedlings. 23 pigs. 3 goats. 2 calf heifers, 160+ Farmers trained plus full agricultural and WASH programming.

  • Luwawulo | 2025 – 2026 (Active) : 200 households · 9 water tanks, 50 fuel-saving stoves, a rehabilitated school block, 15 beekeeping apiaries, and 10,000 coffee seedlings distributed to 35+ farmers. 3,000 fruit and indigenous tree seedlings and community health follow-ups reaching all 200 households.

 

Thank You to Our Program Partners

 Moments from the Program 

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