The Comstock Park Rotary Club and Foundation has paid for and/or contributed to a multitude of projects since 1952. We appreciate the support of members and the community in accomplishing these projects.
Support for the eradication of Polio throughout the world through the RI PolioPlus.
KABOOM PLAYGROUND-York Creek Apts. 2010. Partners: Amway, KaBoom,York Creek
GROTTO PARK -Restoration & ADA improvements, Grand Rapids Veteran’s Facility – 2008
Cost $450,000. Continue to update structures as needed.
Funding for Katrina relief through Rotary Clubs in South. Replacement of library books for Erath High School, Vermillion, Louisiana. $2,000
Comstock Park Rotary has joined other Clubs in District 6290 in contributing funds to build and install bio-sand filters to provide safe, clean water in depressed countries such as the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Japan & Nepal.
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND – WAHLFIELD PARK, 2005-2006
This was a Centennial project in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International. CP Park Rotary raised $100,000, which was matched by $50,000 from Kent County Parks. Wahlfield Park (250 acres) is located on NW corner of M-37 and 8 Mile Rd.
INSTALLATION OF WHEELCHAIR RAMPS & REMODELING – 7 THANKSGIVING WISH PROJECTS 02-10
DONE IN A DAY PROJECTS OR SMALL PROJECTS
Creation & installation of 3 “Little Free Libraries for the community – 2016-17
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army, 2017
Adopt a family at Christmas, 2017
Luncheons for the Golden Panther Seniors
Support of CP Community Outreach, Multiple years
Volunteering at Feeding America. 2018
SCHOLARSHIPS & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Each year, two scholarships of $1000 (over 2 years) are granted to students from Kenowa Hills High School & Comstock Park High School. Scholarships have been offered since 1984. Also four or more Juniors are offered the opportunity to attend Life Leadership Training each June.
4-WAY TEST PLAQUES
The 4-Way Test is the standard of how we treat people & want to be treated. We have installed 120 4-Way Test Plaques in Classrooms, grades 5-12 at Comstock Park Schools.
SOME OTHER PROJECTS OVER MANY YEARS
Community Nature Trail & Educational Environmental Center–Comstock Park High, $25,000
Hospice of Grand Rapids – 1992-1995 Bowl-A-Thons - $15,829.
Enclosed Band Trailer, Veterans Memorial & Flag Pole – Comstock Park High $24,600
