Rotary Club of Carol Stream

06/09/2026

Today, we were proud to donate $5,000 to Outreach Community Center!

These funds were raised through our annual Chili Open this spring, and it's because of your support that we're able to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Outreach Community Center provides food assistance, counseling services, educational programs, youth activities, and other vital resources to individuals and families in need throughout our community. Their work helps ensure that people have access to support, hope, and opportunities to thrive.

Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and donated. Your generosity helps make moments like this possible and allows organizations such as Outreach Community Center to continue changing lives every day.

Together, we're building a stronger community!

06/09/2026

The 2026 Joe Kramer Chili Open was a huge success, and it's all thanks to our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters!

Event Highlights:
🌶️ Raised: $49,000
🌶️ Net Proceeds: $30,000
🏌️ Golfers: 122
🤝 Sponsors: 65

Because of your generosity, we are proud to donate $5,000 each to Outreach and the Ronald McDonald House, while also supporting other charitable work throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, and helped make this event such a tremendous success. Together, we are making a difference in our community and beyond!

We can't wait to see you at next year's Chili Open!

06/03/2026

Please join Rotary Club of Carol Stream on Saturday morning, 06/13/2026 for the quarterly Rotary Club of Carol Stream Adopt a Highway event!

We will meet at 8:45 AM near the concession stand at the Town Center. From there we will clean up Gary Avenue from Lies Rd to Fullerton Ave (both sides)

If you have not signed a waiver this year, you will need to sign one. Waivers will be available that morning.

Come join us and have a direct local impact on Carol Stream!

Please RSVP so we make sure we have enough supplies!

Hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

Our next Companion Club meeting will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Location:
Carol Stream Public Library

Virtual Option (Google Meet):
https://meet.google.com/pyw-vazg-ckt

We look forward to seeing everyone as we continue planning upcoming service projects and strengthening our impact in the community.

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

Today the Rotary Club of Carol Stream had the honor of cooking dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Winfield.

It was a wonderful opportunity to give back and support families going through difficult times while their loved ones receive medical care nearby. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help prepare and serve the meal. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

05/03/2026

🚨 Western Suburbs — This One’s For You 🚨

If you’re a Rotarian and a business professional in any of these communities:

Carol Stream, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Addison, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Lisle, West Chicago, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Roselle, Itasca, Wood Dale, Bensenville, Oak Brook…

👉 You need to be in the room for our next Rotary Means Business Western Suburbs meeting.

This isn’t just networking.
This is about building real relationships, generating referrals, and growing your business with purpose.

If your business connects with other businesses, this is where you belong.

💥 Bring one guest who could benefit from this environment
💥 Come ready to build real connections
💥 Be part of the momentum we’re creating

📅Saturday - June 6th, 2026
📍2001 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove IL - 60515 - Suite 800

Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261207927531153

Let’s continue building something special in the western suburbs.

04/30/2026

Join us this evening at the Carol Stream Public Library!

We’re meeting at 6:30 PM and will be joined by our guest speaker, Vera Kramer, Development Director of Synapse House.

Can’t make it in person? No problem—join us virtually on Google Meet using the link below:
https://meet.google.com/pyw-vazg-ckt

We’d love to see you there!