Altrusa International of Rochester, Inc. is the local chapter of an international service group founded in 1917 by Mamie L. Bass. Altrusans can now be found on every continent, offering service opportunities and fellowship to thousands of women, and recently, men. We are part of a smaller region known as District Two, which encompasses NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, WV and DC. In these larger networks we share fellowship and ideas for service.
Our club meets monthly to plan our many outreach projects, listen to inspiring speakers, and connect with those who serve around the Rochester community.
Here in Rochester we support many local projects , especially those which serve literacy and women in transition. We might participate in their fundraising and/or join with them in direct service.
We invite you to consider being our guest at a meeting and getting to know our mission, projects and service philosophy. Our mission is to reach out to individuals or groups in areas of women's needs, literacy and the environment.
Our Mission
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Altrusa International of Rochester, NY
Checklist for an Altrusan:
- Likes to pitch in
and help out
- Enjoys sharing
meals and
camaraderie
- Loves to learn
about our city
and neighbor-
hoods and how
they can be
improved
- Believes we can
all make a
difference
- Has always seen
oneself as a
changemaker
- Is an advocate
for women's
needs
- Has some time
once or twice a
month to join
others in worth-
while projects.
Two members
help create
Comfort Caps
for Cancer
patients.
