Our Giving Tradition
For over 52 years, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary has been dedicated to philanthropy in our community and our world. As a group of business and professional leaders, our members provide service to those in need through charitable giving.
Since its founding in 1959, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary has provided over $1 million to improve the lives of others. Our charitable giving is directed to address humanitarian needs, provide educational opportunities, and alleviate health concerns. Our charitable giving over the years has supported the following groups and institutions in pursuit of global goodwill, peace, and understanding.
Japan Disaster Relief
Haitian Earthquake Relief
Operation Warm in North Chicago
Armero Senior Home in Columbia
End Polio Now
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Dictionary Project in Highwood
Clean Water Projects in Kenya & Tanzania
Lake Forest Hospital
The Cradle
CROYA
LEAD
GLASA
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management -- Moose Dunne Scholarship
Lake County Habitat for Humanity
Lake Forest Historical Society
Nuestro Center in Highwood
Mercy Home
St. Martin dePorres High School
The LF-LB Senior Center
CenterStage in Lake Forest
Katrina Disaster Relief
Eagle Scout Projects
Maranatha School in Uganda
Gorton Community Center
College Bound Opportunities
Mothers Trust Foundation
Daniel Murphy Scholarship