Projects
1st Annual Day of Service
Club members spread out across Cobb County to work on 5 service projects. More than 50% of club members participated, with other family members helping too. Service locations include:
East Cobb Park
Table on Delk
Center for Children and Young Adults
Adopt a mile cleanup
Continuing a decade long tradition, club members clean up our section of Johnson Ferry Road to help beautify our East Cobb community
Adopt a mile cleanup
Continuing a decade long tradition, club members clean up our section of Johnson Ferry Road to help beautify our East Cobb community
Dog Days 5K
Our 20th Annual Dog Days 5K raised more than $80,000 and had 800+ participants, including runners and walkers and their family members, sponsors, club members and the community at large. Proceeds will be distributed to local non-profits to increase their impact.
East Cobb Middle School Beautification
Summary:
East Cobb Rotary members completed a school grounds cleanup that focused on refreshing the landscaping. Volunteers spread mulch across key areas of the campus, helped tidy up existing beds, and improved the overall appearance of the outdoor spaces. The project provided the school with a cleaner, well-maintained environment for students and staff.
East Cobb Sponsors 2 local high school students for Rotary Youth Exchange
As part of Rotary Intl's efforts to promote world peace, our club sponsored two outbound students, Christian and Brian to attend school as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program in Sweden and Taiwan, respectively.
Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park
At the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at East Cobb Park, our club members transformed into a high-energy hot chocolate squad—part barista, part holiday cheer team.
The booth stayed busy throughout the event, and the club raised over $1,000
Laws of Life Essay School Sponsorships
Club sponsors Lassiter High School and Wheeler High School (total 5000+ students) and provides funding, judging and oversight of these programs, including having essay winners honored at a club meeting where they read their essays.
Lunches for Learning
Our club sponsors two elementary schools in Honduras to provide them with school lunches, which increases attendances and provides a better learning atmosphere. 5 club members visited the schools in November to watch the graduations of the students and witness the need.
Lunches for Learning Raffle
We raised over $10,000 through lottery ticket sales to support schools in Honduras, which will feed 144 students for a whole year. The lottery tickets were for an ounce of gold.
Maintain Townsend Trail beside Wheeler High School
Continuing a decade long tradition, club members clean up our a walking/running trail near Wheeler High School, to provide a safe environment for students and walkers.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Must Ministries Food Distribution
Rotarians help with food distribution to needy families at the Roswell United Methodist Church.
Partner in Education
East Cobb Rotary partners with Wheeler High School as a Partner in Education, which means the club supports their efforts to build a stronger community in the Wheeler area.
Polio Plus Service Project: Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage
East Cobb Rotarian Brad Groff transformed a personal pilgrimage into a powerful Rotary service initiative by walking the historic Camino de Santiago in September and October 2025 to raise awareness and funds for Rotary International’s global End Polio Now campaign.
Project Mail Call
Serving meal at the extension
Six Rotarian serve meals to the residence of The Extension, women’s
Show of Support for Wheeler Basketball
Club Members attended and were recognized at top ranked Wheeler HS basketball game, as they supported the AVID program and to-be-created Interact club, in their role as a Partner in Education
United Military Care Backpacks for Homeless Veterans
East Cobb Rotary allocated approximately $1,700 from proceeds of our annual Dog Days of Summer Road Race to support a service project benefiting homeless veterans in our community. In prior years this initiative had been funded through a grant from Rotary District 6900; however, this year the club selected a different grant project and instead dedicated race proceeds to ensure this important effort continued.
Wheeler School Beautification
Summary:
East Cobb Rotary members completed a school grounds cleanup that focused on refreshing the landscaping. Club members worked alongside KSU students to spread mulch and paint