Reading Rocks is a project of The Rotary Club of Clearwater East through the Rotary Club of Clearwater East Foundation
What is Rotary?
Rotary Club of Clearwater East
Part of Rotary International, The Rotary Club of Clearwater East is a group of local citizens who band together for community improvement and friendship.
Through regular luncheon meetings, community projects and social activities, the members develop a shared goal and enjoy integrating the ideals of Rotary into their personal lives.
Open to men and women who are college age and above, membership carries the responsibility to participate in club events, lend a hand where needed, support club activities financially and enjoy making our community, whether local or worldwide, a better place now and into the future.
Active members plan and carry out projects with the assistance of volunteers who may be family members, neighbors or community members. If you are interested in joining, send an email to ReadingRocksBus@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Clearwater East Foundation
Established in 1987, The Rotary Club of Clearwater East Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt private community charitable foundation. The members of Clearwater East Rotary Club are the members of the foundation.
The foundation is funded through club fund-raising activities, donations, bequests, grants and sponsors.
The foundation was created primarily to fund educational scholarships for college students from Pinellas County. Over the years, the scope was expanded for support of many different educational activities including school supplies for students, school clothing, teacher recognition, student recognition, family assistance, school and team sponsorships and related activities.
Reading Rocks is a planned 5-year project to improve literacy in underserved communities in Pinellas County through small class instructions for second graders, adult and financial literacy and free book giveaways through a special mobile classroom and bookmobile.
Rotary International
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision.
Rotary International was established in 1905 as a way for business people to get together for several purposes including friendship, business building, ethical practices and community service.
There are over 46,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide. Rotary defines itself as a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization. Membership is open to adult persons who demonstrate good character, integrity, and leadership; possess good reputation within their business, profession, occupation, and/or community.
Rotary International Foundation
The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
For the 14th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S.
The Foundation earned the recognition for adhering to sector best practices and executing its mission in a financially efficient way, demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only one percent of the organizations Charity Navigator evaluates have received 14 consecutive 4-star evaluations.