We are excited to once again participate in the 2nd Annual Celebrate Community Event, a collection drive organized by several Ames-area service organizations. Please mark your calendars and consider donating items or volunteering your time!
Who:
Participating service organizations include:
- Kiwanis
- Lions
- Altrusa
- Optimist
- Rotary
What:
We are collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries for students. Please refer to the attached poster for suggested donation items.
When:
- September 14: Rotarians may bring donations to the Rotary Club of Ames meeting at The Plex. Kate Reynolds will collect and transport donations to the community event.
- September 17: Rotarians are invited to join members of all participating service organizations to help sort, box, and deliver donated items.
Where:
- September 14: Rotary Club of Ames Meeting at The Plex (bring your donated items)
- September 17: Noon at the Hickory Shelter in Brookside Park (help sort and box)
Why:
This is a unique opportunity to amplify our collective impact by partnering with other service organizations in our community and supporting local students and families.
When we work together, we make the world better.

Service Above Self
Ames, IA 50010
United States of America