Rotary Club of Portsmouth, NH

Turn Action into Lasting Impact

We believe in the power of connection and service. Together, we turn ideas into action and strengthen our community. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful impact through service.

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We Are People of Action

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Our Impact

150+ Members
$100,000+ Donated Annually
Hundreds of Projects Completed

Rotary Club of Portsmouth, NH members replace a ceiling at a project site.

How it Works

Join Portsmouth Rotary in 3 Easy Steps

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Contact Us
Get in touch. Ask questions, and receive honest answers. We are a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. There is no sales pitch.
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Attend a Meeting
Be our guest at a Portsmouth Rotary Club meeting. We meet weekly on Thursdays at the Portsmouth Country Club.
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Become a Member
Join the Portsmouth Rotary. Involve yourself with causes that are important to you. Let's build better communities!

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More than 100 Years

For more than a century, the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, NH has improved homes, shelters and parks, fed and provided medical aid to those in need, and funded student education — locally and abroad.

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Upcoming Events

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Featured Grants

The Rotary Club of Portsmouth, New Hampshire has a proud legacy of philanthropy to individuals and nonprofit organizations in need. We give more than $100,000, annually.

Basic Needs Grant
The Portsmouth Rotary Basic Needs Committee supports food, shelter, health, and clothing needs in the Seacoast community. We raise funds and allocate them to community organizations that address these needs, while Rotarians provide direct service to support those in need.
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Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Portsmouth provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in Portsmouth and nearby towns who plan to attend post-secondary institutions. These one-time awards recognize academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular involvement, with consideration for financial need and special learning circumstances.
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Jeremy Alex Grant
Ted Alex created the Jeremy Alex Fund to honor his son, Jeremy, who disappeared in 2006 after battling substance abuse. The fund teaches at-risk kids decision-making through chess and promotes drug prevention in schools, emphasizing that saving even one child is a success.
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William Cash Grant
The William M. Cash Charitable Fund supports hands-on projects led by Rotarians for local nonprofits in the Seacoast community. Managed by the NH Charitable Foundation, it funds specific project costs while promoting member involvement and community impact, with applications requiring detailed budgets and oversight from sponsoring Rotarians.
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Helping Professions Grant
Caregivers are essential and in short supply. The Helping Professions Grant Fund supports Seacoast residents who want to step into meaningful, hands-on careers serving others.
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Our Causes

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

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Make a difference in our community.
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Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention
Cross-cultural understanding by training leaders to prevent conflict and assist refugees.
Disease Prevention & Treatment
Combat life-threatening diseases such while enhancing access to affordable healthcare.
Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene
Provide sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene by working with community leaders and educators.
Maternal & Child Health
Expand access to quality care to prevent child deaths from malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation.
Basic Education & Literacy
Improve education and literacy, reduce gender disparities, and boost literacy for over 775 million individuals.
Community Economic Development
Drive economic development and empower local entrepreneurs, especially women, in underserved communities.
Environment
Tackle environmental challenges by launching projects, influencing policy, and planning for a sustainable future.