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The Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown

Delivering meaningful community service and positive impact for more than 110 years.

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Rotary Stay-in-School Golf Tournament

For the past 29 years, the Rotary Stay-in-School Golf Tournament has brought together golfers, sponsors, and supporters for a day of fun, camaraderie, and fundraising. Held at the beautiful Glencoe Golf and Country Club, the event features an outstanding golf experience, followed by an evening banquet and silent auction, all in support of the Carl Smith Stay-in-School Program, helping Calgary youth stay in school and succeed.

 

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When and Where to Join Us
For over 110 years, the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown has brought people together. We meet in person at 12:00 PM on alternate Tuesdays at the historic Palliser Hotel. Visitors and guests are always welcome to join us for meaningful dialogue, fresh insights, and opportunities to strengthen community connections. Visit our Events page for upcoming dates and program details.
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What We Fund

Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown is a community of dedicated individuals committed to service and creating lasting impact. Locally, we focus on supporting early childhood literacy, education, food security, and mental health. Many of our international projects have a broader scope. Together, we strive to strengthen communities and improve lives, both close to home and worldwide.

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International

Rotary supports international aid by funding clean water, health care, education, and disaster relief, empowering communities worldwide to build sustainable futures and improve quality of life.
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Early Childhood Literacy

Calgary's children, from birth to age 8, have caring reading role models and books of their own to learn to read, experience the pleasure of reading, and achieve literacy by the end of Grade 3.
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Education

All Calgarians have the necessary personal and community supports to learn, graduate from high school, and pursue post-secondary education.
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Food Security

Calgarians have consistent, reliable access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, culturally appraised food.
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Mental Wellness

Calgarians feel a sense of belonging, acceptance, and safety, have the skills to cope with challenges, and can access mental health and addiction support when, where, and how they need it.
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