Chestnut Hill Rotary received the 2025-26 Platinum Hero Award from ShelterBox, the international disaster relief organization.

Members started a monthly collection of breakfast items to donate to a local food bank that serves seniors, disabled residents, and low-income families in Northwest Philadelphia.

Long-time Rotary member and Ambassador for ShelterBox, Tom Lloyd, received special recognition

Chestnut Hill Rotary volunteers spruced up the local environment at Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences and Pastorius Park.

On a frigid February day, Chestnut Hill Rotary volunteers brought warmth and nourishment to neighbors in need at Prevention Point Philadelphia

Inspired member issued challenge benefiting Rotaplast International, Inc.—the organization committed to helping children and families worldwide by eliminating the burden of cleft lip and/or palate.

From the Chestnut Hill Local, published on January 22, 2026.

When members of the Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill describe one of their core initiatives, they are often met with skepticism.

In support of Martin Luther King's birthday on January 19, Chestnut Hill Rotary is conducting a Warm Winter Clothing Drive to benefit clients of Prevention Point Philadelphia.

The projects covered the environment, education, food insecurity and community wellbeing.

Rotary volunteers joined with two dozen nearby neighbors, and community volunteers in the section of St Martins Lane in Chestnut Hill.