"America's Service Club"

"Celebrating 70-years of Service"

Philanthropy

The Exchange Club of Aurora raises money throughout the year by conducting a variety of projects and activities. The proceeds of these activities are divided among various agencies that have missions consistent with the mission and purpose of Exchange. 

In 1998, $8,250 was donated to the following organizations: VNA/Healthy Families, Family Counseling Services, Lifespring Ministry, Family Support Center, CASA, and National Exchange Foundation.

In 1999, $10,000 to Family Support Center, VNA, Friends of Child Advocacy, YWCA, Family Counseling Center, CASA and Lifespring Ministry.

Philanthropy 2000

In 2000, $12,850 was donated to the following agencies:

• Aurora Public Library - Sponsor the summer reading club

• Family Support Center - For the family nutrition program for at-risk families and Project Safe families

• CASA Kane County - Purchase training and reference material for volunteer advocates

• Family Counseling Service - Hispanic batterers treatment program

• Friends of Child Advocacy - Crisis counseling program for sexually abused children

• Lifespring Ministry - Residential rehabilitation program for homeless women and children

• Mutual Ground - Domestic violence and sexual abuse program

• Crisis Life Line

• YWCA

• Breaking Free

• Suicide Prevention

• Teen Care

• Week Without Violence

• IMSA

In addition, $1,950 was donated to purchase eye exams and glasses for low income elementary and middle school aged children and $2,800 was given in college scholarships to Aurora area high school students.

Philanthropy 2002

In 2002, $17,000 was donated. 

Philanthropy 2007.