About Our Club
At the Rotary Club of Alexandria Central, we believe that through collaboration and service, we can create lasting change in our community and beyond.
Our Club is a vibrant and community-focused organization dedicated to making positive impacts in Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and globally.
Founded in 2017, the Club has approximately 25 members and continues to grow. We are a hybrid club, meaning our meetings are held in-person with a Zoom option available for those who cannot be there in person.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Glory Days Grill Alexandria Commons (3141 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). We use these meetings to plan service projects, learn about emerging community needs, and foster fellowship among our members. The Board of Directors meets the 1st Wednesday of each month via Zoom.
There are two main philanthropies that our club supports through donations and volunteer service projects:
ALIVE! addresses food insecurity and economic disparity by assisting approximately 20,000 Alexandrians each month with essential resources, including food, financial aid, housing, and furniture.
Since 1999, Computer CORE has been empowering underserved adults by equipping them with foundational computer and professional skills to help them achieve their career aspirations.
The Club is very active in the community and in 2023 chartered the Interact Club at Alexandria City High School, which encourages youth leadership and community service. With over forty student members, the Interact Club provides young people with opportunities to take action to address local issues, develop leadership skills, and promote international understanding while embodying Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self”. This new generation of leaders is gaining valuable experience as they serve their community and build meaningful connections globally.
Most recently the Interact Club approached the Rotary Club of Alexandria Central to underwrite a digital safety and mental health project they designed using a journal developed by a Rotaract club in North Carolina. The Club agreed to raise the $4,500 necessary to perform a study using the materials in five classes with a total of 200 students. The effort will be implemented in Spring 2025.
