About Our Club
Serving Greene County since 1937
For nearly 90 years, the Coxsackie-Athens Rotary Club has been a fixture of service in our community — part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together as People of Action to create positive, lasting change.
Our Mission
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Locally, we focus on supporting youth programs, providing scholarships, and partnering with organizations that strengthen the Coxsackie-Athens community.
Join Our MissionThe Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say, or do:
- 1Is it the TRUTH?
- 2Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- 3Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- 4Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Rotary's Areas of Focus
Rotary members work to address challenges in these key areas, both locally and around the world.
Peace & Conflict Resolution
Promoting understanding and cooperation
Disease Prevention
Improving health in our communities
Water & Sanitation
Providing clean water access
Education
Supporting literacy and learning
Economic Development
Creating opportunities for growth
Community Development
Strengthening local organizations
What We Do Locally
Youth Programs
We sponsor the Coxsackie-Athens Interact Club, providing high school students with leadership opportunities and community service experience.
Scholarships
Each year, we award scholarships to deserving local students pursuing higher education.
Community Support
We support local food banks, libraries, and organizations that serve those in need in our community.
Service Projects
Throughout the year, we organize hands-on service projects that make a tangible difference in Coxsackie and Athens.
People of Action
Our members roll up their sleeves for hands-on projects that make a real difference in Greene County.
Park Beautification
Friends of Cox
Partnering to maintain and beautify Coxsackie's public spaces, keeping our parks welcoming for all.
Park Beautification
Community Garden Shed
Building and supporting infrastructure for community gardening initiatives that bring neighbors together.
School Support
Care Closet
Providing essential clothing and supplies to students in need at our local high school.
School Support
Athens Garden
Cultivating learning opportunities through school garden projects that teach and nourish.
Who We Support
These are some of the local organizations and initiatives we proudly support.
Food Security
- Coxsackie Food Pantry
- Athens Food Pantry
- High Hill Food Pantry
- School Backpack Program
Youth & Schools
- C-A Scholarships
- C.A.F.E.
- HS Care Closet
- Greene County Youth Fair
- Little League
- C-A Trap Team
Health & Wellness
- Greene County YMCA
- Alzheimer's Association
- Ronald McDonald House
- Pink Up The Town
- Senior Angels
Community
- Vet to Vet
- American Legion Post 166
- Greene Animal Alliance
- Riverside Park Gardeners
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us for a meeting and discover how you can be part of our community of people of action.