Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.

Florence Rotarian Dr. Brain Holmes and the Florence Dental Clinic, with the support of our Rotary Club, provide free dental care for the needy people of our community as well as those of impoverished countries.

We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like Polio, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria. In addition, we improve and expand access to low-cost and free healthcare in developing areas. Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease.

Supporting Education and literacy is one of Florence Rotary’s six areas of focus. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of our community to support education and advance literacy for both children and adults. Each quarter we recognize and celebrate top students from Siuslaw and Mapleton Middle and High Schools.

Clean water, sanitation & hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy living environment. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly.

Rotary is committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.