Local and Beyond
Since 1905, its 1.2 million members have supported Lord's Cupboard, fire fighters, Carnegie Museum, and goodwill and peace, locally and around the world.
What is Rotary Club?
They sang,
"When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down."
Who are Simon and Garfunkle
Founded in 1961, its volunteers serve only overseas, in 60 countries now.
What is Peace Corps?
67 and 20.
How many local volunteers, and how many nonprofit agencies, are on board with RSVP?
He said, "Life's most urgent question is, what are you doing for others?"
Who was Rev. Martin Luther King?
Founded 1916, it is the world's largest service club organization, with 1.7 million members in 190 nations.
What is the Lions Club?
She sang "Holding your hand and standing by to catch you when you fall...All I ask you is let me be there."
Who was Olivia Newton-John?
She founded an emergency relief service organization (Red Cross) in 1881.
Who was Clara Barton?
Begun in 1898, it promotes local prosperity and peace and also founded Mother's Day.
What is the Eagles?
Since 1984, he and his wife have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build, repair or renovate nearly 4,300 homes.
Who is Pres. Jimmy Carter?
This is an international service club founded in 1915, 600,000 members in 80 nations, "Serving the children of the world."
What is Kiwanis International?
They sang, "He ain't heavy; he's my brother."
Who were The Hollies?
It helps everyone achieve their potential by providing education, financial stability and health support, in the U.S. and in forty countries, since 1887.
What is United Way?
Founded in 1902, it provides jobs and job training for those with barriers. (Hint: It also sells things.)
What is Goodwill Industries?
This Oscar-winning mother of six (three adopted!) has donated millions and worked on behalf of refugee rights.
Who is Angelina Jolie?
Founded 1868, it provides student scholarships, veteran services, and local support.
What is the Elks Lodge?
He told us, "Don't you worry 'bout a thing, 'cause I'll be standing on the side."
Who was Stevie Wonder?
It brought us The Wall That Heals last September.
What is American Legion Auxiliary?
It receives, accepts and distributes funds for educational, cultural, civic and charitable purposes in our county.
What is Greater Jefferson County Foundation?
In 1946, she left her convent to care for the poor in slums, which continued for decades.
Who was Mother Theresa?
Founded in 1882, its nearly two million members have worked to end racial and religious intolerance and provide charitable service worldwide.
What is the Knights of Columbus?
He sang "Darling, darling, stand...by me."
Who was Ben E. King?
We're talking about flags! Lots of them! Twice a year, here--
What is Fairfield Post 2271, VFW? (National VFW was founded 1899; 1.6 million members)
It become all-volunteer in 1973.
When did the U.S. military become all-volunteer?
On September 20, 2019, at age 16, this Swedish girl rallied over a hundred thousand other school students worldwide and led the largest climate strike in history. (Hint: That same year she became Time Magazine's Person of the Year.)
Who is Greta Thunberg?