Program areas at Lake Oswego Rotary Foundation
Support for lakewood center for the arts, a community multi-arts theatre facility whose goals include the sponsorship and coordination of education and cultural programming in visual arts, theatre and community events.
Support of youth services including dictionaries for all Lake Oswego 3rd graders, Rotary youth leadership awards, provide opportunity and funds for students to attend world affairs seminar, international youth exchange activities, support of high school intereact activities, 7 scholarships awarded to high school seniors awarded, service above self excellence in educational awards - recognize a community of dedicated citizens, educators and students who contribute to others and to education, many other activities.
Service above self scholarships, an annual event designed to celebrate students, educator, staff, and community citizens who exhibit service above self educational excellence.
Support of international projects in central and south america, africa and the middle east. Projects include support for building schools and educational infratructure, sanitation & water projects, supporting girls & women by providing access to education, support with response to natural disasters.
Small grants awarded to local and community nonprofit organizations
Lobster feed beneficiaries - 3 local non-profits chosen to receive a percentage of lobster feed proceeds.
Activities to promote peace within our community and internationally
Support local community projects such as helping out at the local farmers market, cleaning community buildings and gardens, helping to serve meals for the meals on wheels program, provide food baskets & financial assistance to underserved students in the community and their families.