Our Projects
The Rotary Club of Harrisburg has been helping the East End of Houston for over eighty years by implementing programs to make a difference in our community. From our involvement with the first baseball field at the local YMCA many years ago to the numerous youth programs we support today, we strive to “give back” to our community. Here are just a few of the programs that Harrisburg Rotary supports throughout the East End neighborhood:
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Rotary vs. Polio
The virus is spread from person to person, mainly affects children under age 5, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine.
Who is Affected?
Unless we eradicate polio, within 10 years, as many as 200,000 new cases could occur around the world each year. In the past few years, only two countries have reported cases of polio caused by the wild virus, but no child anywhere is safe until we’ve vaccinated every child.
The EAFK online classroom curriculum is available for grades K-8. The curriculum provides teachers with prepared 10-minute daily lessons that cover up to twelve common character traits and associated social skills per year, per grade level. One of the core fundamentals of our curriculum is Rotary's Four-Way Test, which is taught to all students and recited as a daily class charge. Supplemental materials include reproducible, videos, daily announcements, thematic campus decoration ideas, and many other helpful additions.
Elementary school character traits taught by "The Code" offer a choice of Compassion, Confidence, Citizenship, Discipline, Honesty, Friendliness, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility, Service, Tolerance, and Trustworthiness.
Middle school character traits taught by "The Code" are Courage, Defense, Faith, Franchise, Humility, Justice, Largesse, Loyalty, Nobility, and Prowess.
Based on the character traits of "The Code", our Social Skills lesson plans transform concepts such as Compassion, Respect, Friendliness, etc. into age-appropriate behavioral actions. Students also learn how techniques like using positive words, showing appreciation, being interested in others, facial expressions, eye contact, listening, and talking in terms of other people's interests will improve their relationships now, and in the future. We answer questions like "Why should I take this action?", "How do I take this action?", and "What benefits will I experience from making these actions a personal habit?".
Camp RYLA strengthens the leadership skills and capabilities of high school students through three days of physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual challenges through problem-solving, teamwork, and interaction with other outstanding students, volunteer counselors, and motivational speakers.
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.