The Rotary Club of Joliet recognized Jack Gleason and Donald O’Brien as the 2026 Silver Eagle Award recipients during its June 2 meeting, honoring their outstanding volunteer service and community impact.
Who We Are
Local leaders. Real impact. Lasting change.
The Rotary Club of Joliet brings together local leaders committed to making a real difference.
Through service projects, fundraising, and partnerships, we improve lives right here in our community and around the world.
- Open to new members
- Local impact you can see
- Hands-on service
- Weekly connection
Our Impact
$1 Million+ RAISED
Supporting youth programs and community initiatives in Joliet
$40,000 INVESTED
Helping restore the Boys & Girls Club pool for 250+ young people
Helping restore the Boys & Girls Club pool for 250+ young people
570,000+ NEIGHBORS SERVED MONTHLY
Through our support of Northern Illinois Food Bank
1,000+ VOLUNTEERS MOBILIZED
Working together to fight hunger and strengthen our community
Working together to fight hunger and strengthen our community
Rotary Special Needs Day returns August 12. Joliet Rotarians are invited to help create a joyful, inclusive experience—just a few volunteer hours can make a meaningful impact.
Joliet Rotary honors its 2026 scholarship recipients—outstanding seniors from Joliet Catholic, Central, and West High Schools.
Expanding Early Literacy in Will County
Through the proceeds of its 2025 Annual Rotary Raffle, the Rotary Club of Joliet contributed $50,000 to help bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Will County. This investment supports a transformative program that provides free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five—helping build a strong foundation for learning and a lifelong love of reading. Today, the Imagination Library serves thousands of families across the region, expanding access to literacy and creating opportunities for children to succeed in school and beyond. Learn more about this Impact
On May 7, 2026, the Joliet Rotary Club welcomed 100+ guests to the Joliet Area Historical Museum for “Night at the Museum.” The evening featured the unveiling of our new exhibit, recognition of community milestones, and presentation of the Spirit of Joliet Award to Ed Dollinger. We also announced Morningstar Mission as the 2026 Annual Cash Raffle recipient. Thank you to all who made it a success.
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