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Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.
Our distinct point of view and approach gives us unique advantages:
Our impact starts with our members—people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities' toughest challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our members—responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization's mission and values in their elected roles.
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We've been making history and bringing our world closer together for over 100 years. Since forming in 1905, we've taken on some of the world's toughest challenges and helped a wide range of international and service organizations—from the UN to Easter Seals—get started.
Learn about Rotary's history
Responsible leadership means more than just doing good work—it means making the most out of every donation we receive.
See how we maximize our impact
We have identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns. Through our network of resources and partners, we help clubs focus their service efforts in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies.
Learn more about the service projects that support our causes
Founded in 1965, South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC) is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit community action agency with a mission to eliminate poverty on the South Shore of Massachusetts by collaborating with community partners to provide everyone in need with opportunities so they can live with dignity and participate in our communities to the fullest extent of their capabilities. SSCAC's current programs include:
Home Energy Assistance: Keeping low-income households warm in winter by paying heating bills, securing discounts on utility bills, and accessing energy conservation programs.
Energy Conservation: Energy programs that increase home heating/cooling efficiency and decrease utility costs for low-income households.
Transportation: Elderly and people with disabilities receive door-to-door transportation in handicap-accessible vehicles to/from medical appointments, adult day programs, and other human service destinations.
South Shore Early Education: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children receive comprehensive early education and care, daily meals/snacks, health and developmental screening, and more.
Food Resources Program: Fighting hunger and food insecurity through collection, storage, and distribution of a half million pounds of fresh and non-perishable emergency food with targeted distribution for seniors and children.
Emergency Assistance: Case management, information/referrals, and emergency financial assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and/or basic household necessities.
South Shore Family Network: Community-based family and parenting support activities, including early literacy and STEM parent-child playgroups and parenting workshops.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: IRS-certified volunteers prepare and electronically file state and federal income tax returns on behalf of low-income taxpayers at no charge.
Consumer Aid: Free mediation and information to resolve consumer complaints.
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