Discover the Power of Giving 2025 Rotary Club Super Raffle Now Underway
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 Super Raffle — an exciting fundraiser that offers the chance to win fabulous weekly prizes throughout the year, while supporting projects that create real, lasting impact in our local and global communities.
Why Your Ticket Matters
Each $50 ticket you purchase is more than just a shot at weekly winnings (minimum prize value: $300). It’s a direct investment in programs that change lives — from feeding families to helping kids succeed, honoring our Veterans, and improving health worldwide. With only 1,000 tickets available, your chances of winning are strong, and your impact even stronger.
Just a Few of the Lives You’ll Touch:
Second Harvest
Over 2 million pounds of food have been distributed since this vital program began over a decade ago. Each month, our Club provides food to families in need, while over 200 schoolchildren receive take-home backpack meals every weekend. We've also teamed up with churches and organizations to support Our Father’s Kitchen, a local soup kitchen serving Greensboro and Lake Oconee.
Shoes For Kids
Twice a year, 130 children from Greene and Putnam Counties enjoy a special day at Shoe Carnival in Augusta — complete with breakfast, volunteers, and the joy of selecting their own new shoes, socks, backpacks, and books. It’s a heartwarming experience they will never forget.
Books For Kids
Many children start school without having ever owned or been read to from a book. We’re changing that — one book at a time. Our members volunteer and distribute age-appropriate books to children and families, ensuring early access to literacy tools. Over 2,000 books have been given out so far.
Pets Love Vets
This initiative connects shelter animals with Military Veterans — and covers all adoption costs. The result? Healing, companionship, and a new lease on life for over 190 pets and their Veteran owners.
Student of the Year Scholarships
Each month from September to April, we honor outstanding students from each of the four local high schools, alongside their most influential teachers. At the end of the school year, one student from each school receives a $1,500 scholarship — a meaningful investment in the future of our youth. We will also be awarding scholarships to exceptional vocational students.
International Service
Through our partnership with Alliance for Smiles, one of our members travels worldwide to serve with a medical team that performs cleft lip and palate surgeries, trains local medical teams, and helps establish long-term care centers. Our Club proudly contributes to funding these life-changing missions.
More Ways Your Ticket Supports the Community:
· Meals on Wheels: Weekly meal deliveries to those with limited access to food.
· Youth Leadership Programs: Support for Early Act and Interact Clubs, and scholarships to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp (RYLA).
· Character and Writing Contests: Annual Laws of Life and Four-Way Test essay competitions for high schoolers.
· Georgia Rotary Student Program: Our Club sponsors an international student ambassador studying at UGA.
· Environmental Projects: We have installed osprey nests and repurposed Christmas trees in Lake Oconee, demonstrating our commitment to environmental sustainability.
· Musical Installations: We’ve installed outdoor musical instruments for community enjoyment at Butterflies and Blooms in the Briar Patch and at Harmony Park.
· Flag Collection and Disposal: In partnership with local Scouts and the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge, we have properly retired over 3,000 American flags in 18 years.
How the Super Raffle Works
· 1,000 tickets only — $50 each
· 53 weekly drawings throughout 2026
· Minimum prize value each week: $300
· Each ticket stays in for all 53 drawings
Prizes include gift certificates, exclusive experiences, and other treasures donated by generous local sponsors and businesses.
Get Involved Today!
Ready to make a difference — and maybe win big!
Contact any Rotary Club member or call 706-347-1160to purchase your tickets before they are all sold. Every ticket is a step toward a stronger, more compassionate community.
Be Part of Something Bigger
The 2026 Rotary Super Raffle isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s a force for good. By participating, you're living the Rotary motto: Service Above Self. You’re fueling programs that feed, educate, heal, and uplift those who need it most.
Get your tickets today and join us in giving — and winning — all year long.
