Our Projects

Community Engagement

Growing Grass Roots

The Rotary Club of Branchburg participates in community engagement by organizing local projects such as scholarships for high school students, mentorship programs, and the Annual Bingo Night focused on women's health. Additionally, the club conducts food collection drives for the Somerset Food Bank and supports homeless veterans through regular meal preparation events.

Community Service

  • Meals of Hope - Veterans Support
  • End Hunger 3.6 Meal Packing Event
  • Adopt-A-Road: Readington Rd
  • Pedals for Progress Bike Collection
  • Spaghetti Dinner
  • Food Collection for Somerset County Food Bank
  • Partner with Printmaking Center of NJ on Combat Paper
  • Peace Garden and Annual Peace Day Celebration 

Educational Support

  • Funding for Somerville High School Music Boosters
  • Branchburg Middle School "Service Above Self" Scholarship Award
  • Branchburg Central School – Student of the Month Essay Writing
  • Support and Partnership with the Midland School
  • Support Rotaract Club at Raritan Valley Community College
  • Interact Club at the Somerville High School and Pingry School

Engagement and Fellowship

  • Annual Motorcycle Rally
  • Annual Bingo Night 
  • Touch a Truck
  • Santa Fly-In for children
  • Rotary Community Corp at MiddleEarth
  • Veterans Appreciation and Family Fun Day at the Central NJ Airport
Annual Scholarship Program
Branchburg Foundation provides over $15,000 in scholarships each year to local students:
  • Ray Bateman Memorial Scholarship  $2,500 to a student from Somerville who will be attending RVCC College. 
  • $1,500 “John Pastre” scholarship to Somerville High School graduate presented in honor of John Pastore, a former Rotarian and a former superintendent in Branchburg, who tirelessly gave his time and efforts to the community. 
  • Two $1,500 scholarships to Somerville High School graduates
  • Two $1,500 scholarships to Immaculata High School graduates
  • Two $1,500 scholarship to Rotaract Student attending RVCC
  • Two $1,500 scholarships to Somerset County VoTech school graduates
  • Six $150 service awards to Juniors attending our local high schools
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
North American Conference
Washington D.C.
 
 
Rotaract Leaders of the Future Conference
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
 
Featuring:
American University
Raritan Valley Community College
Rutgers University 
United States Presidential Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Downtown Beautification
The Downtown Beautification Committee will provide plans and experienced leaders for the project. We will utilize everything from seeds, paint, and good old fashioned elbow grease to develop and maintain sites the community will love again.
 
Look for our signs advertising the next spots slated for sprucing up. We are always happy to have more helping hands. Give us a call today to help make something beautiful. 
 
The Downtown Beautification Committee is implemented in partnership with the Public Works Department. Members of the Downtown Beautification Committee include Waylon Smith, Lenny Karl, Barney Flint, Wilma Rubble and Ginny Wooster.

Global Outreach

We support international initiatives by funding global projects that provide essential resources and improve living conditions in various communities. The club also participates in humanitarian missions and collaborates with international partners to promote the advancement of the seven areas of focus.

South America

  • Pintando Esperanza - Toche, Tolima, Colombia
       
 
 
  • Mision Alegria - Barrancabermeja, Colombia
  • Project Incubator - Bogota, Colombia
  • Homes of Hope - Ecuador
 

South Asia

  • Annual Support for the Nepal Orphan Projects
  • Conducting  $100,000 Micro Credit Project in Nepal
  • Rotaract Annual Humanitarian Mission to Nepal
  • Rotary Annual Humanitarian Mission to Nepal to help with Earthquake Victims
  • SISTER CLUBS IN NEPAL, INDIA, PAKISTAN, AND ISRAEL
  • India "SMART SCHOOL" Computer Project
  • Pakistan Educational Project support

Global

  • Provide funds for Pure Water for the World
  • Funding for Polio Eradication
  • Tree Planting In Israel - Paul Harris Forrest
Educational Support
 
  • Contributes to Branchburg Education Foundation
  • Annual Scholarships of $13,000 for local High School, Vocational School, RVCC College students
  • Annual RAY BATEMAN Memorial scholarship to Somerville High School student attending RVCC
  • Annual JOHN PASTRE Memorial Scholarship to Somerville High School student
  • Comedy Night to support annual $12,500 scholarships to local high school and college students
Full of initiative
Full of initiative, Rotary members are working for a stronger, and better tomorrow. Operating independently but pooling resources enables multiple plans and actions to be in motion at once. These action groups serve as resources, collaborating to undertake effective, sustainable approaches to dominate world issues.
Annual Motorcycle Ride

 

The Branchburg Rotary Club's Annual Motorcycle Ride is a highly anticipated event that raises funds for veterans support groups across New Jersey. Riders from various communities come together to participate in this exciting journey, showcasing their support for veterans. The funds generated from this event are directed towards providing essential services and resources for veterans, making a significant impact on their lives.

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HELP GLOBALLY

We work with groups and organizations of all sizes to accomplish even more. We make our effort felt internationally.

AND LOCALLY

Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with your local community. Help starts at home.