WHO WE ARE

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million changemakers who come together to make a lasting impact across the globe and in our communities.

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OUR MISSION

Every Rotary Club has a unique focus. Our club's mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of children & youth faced with challenges, both in our community and around the globe.

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OUR WORK

We raise money to help fund programs by select local organizations and Rotary International that directly support children & youth.

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JOIN US AT OUR MEETING

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:15 AM

Kypreos Restaurant

305 Lancaster St W, Kitchener, ON

SKATE 48 FUNDRAISER

Skate 48 is an annual charity hockey tournament and the official fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Kitchener Grand River. Teams of all ages compete in a day of friendly competition and lots of fun. Our next Skate 48 will take place on February 21, 2026.

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1.4 Million

Members Around the World

$3.6 Million

Raised by SKATE 48 since 1990

$46,000

in Community Grants in 2023

RECENT NEWS

Mine Centre School

🍎 Speaker Spotlight: Feeding Futures at Mine Centre School

Our guest speaker this meeting was Cecilia Stewart, the new principal of Mine Centre School — a small rural school serving approximately 64 students in the unorganized territory of Mine Centre, located roughly three hours west of Thunder Bay along Highway 11 (approx 1,700km from KW). The school serves students from two nearby First Nations communities: Seine River First Nation and Nicickousemenecaning (Red Gut) First Nation.

Report from Laos

Phonexay Secondary School Roof Project

Steve Rutledge of Adopt a Village in Laos that our club supports recently sent this information on where our donation was partly spent.

We managed to rebuild a secondary school roof that was in poor condition due to a termite issue. The school is Phonexay Secondary school and is located over 5.5 hours from Luang Prabang in northern Laos, on very rough roads. With new elections today, I hope the next government will resolve the road issue. This is where the rest of your clubs donation was spent.

This school was chosen due to pending structural failure caused by termites. School ceiling was redone and the building received a new coat of paint. Total cost was just over $24,200 CAD.