Solving humanitarian problems takes sincere effort, commitment and vision. Rotarians worldwide protect communities from preventable disease, keep women and children healthy, improve education and economic outcomes. Our global organization also creates safe water and sanitation infrastructure and our ultimate goal is to make both our local communities and the world a safer and more peaceful place in which to live.
Community Service in the Slippery Rock and Harrisville
The Rotary Club of Slippery Rock and Harrisville Satellite Club partner with many organizations across their communities. Notable past and present partnerships include:
- Slippery Rock in Bloom — Seasonal plantings and town beautification
- Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Co. & Rescue Team — Organization funding and sponsorship of the Halloween Parade
- Harrisville Borough Merchants – Spring flower planting
- Autumn Grove Transitions — Facility renovation funding
- American Red Cross Blood Drive — Six year-round sponsorships
- Butler Area School District — Musical intrument donations at Broad Street School and Best Buddies Program
- ShelterBox @ VillageFest
- Slippery Rock Area High School Scholarship Program
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
- Rotary Vocational Award (ROVA)
- North Country Trails — Facility renovation funding
- Slippery Rock Area School District — Sponsorship of Christmas Angel Program
Slippery Rock High School Senior, Molly Smochek, is the 2026 recipient of the Slippery Rock Rotary’s 2026 High School Senior Scholarship. Molly plans to major in Psychology and Occupational Therapy at Slippery Rock University.
Rotarians raise money to support the funding of many service organizations in the Slippery Rock area, including:
- Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard
- Slippery Rock Community Library
- Slippery Rock Area School District
- Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation
- Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
- Slippery Rock Development Association
- Slippery Rock Police Department
- Harrisville Police Department
- High School and University Youth Exchanges and Support.
International Service and Partner
Slippery Rock Rotarians partner with Rotary clubs in Africa and Haiti to improve local health care and the environment:
- Clean drinking water
- Improved sanitation
- Child care support and education.
Our chapter also supports ShelterBox and END Polio Now.
