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Madison Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)3 Charity

We Are People of Action - Come Join the Fun

Madison Rotary is a dynamic group of 87 dedicated members who live or work in the Madison area, united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact both locally and globally. Our key initiatives focus on youth development, reducing food insecurity, and collaborating with community partners to address pressing needs. Join Madison Rotary and Make a Difference!

We believe our strength comes from embracing people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're passionate about giving back or looking to build meaningful connections, Madison Rotary offers a welcoming space for you! Not sure if Rotary is for you; come to a meeting and check us out.

Meeting Schedule

📍 Thursday Mornings | 7:45–8:30 AM | Madison Area YMCA
📍 Thursday Afternoons | 12:00–1:30 PM | Firehouse Pizza, Central Avenue
📍 First Thursday Evenings | 6:00 PM | Romanelli’s Pizza, Madison

Each meeting includes a meal, a brief business update, and an engaging guest speaker on a topic of interest. Check our speaker schedule for details! For more information or to attend as a guest, contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotarynj.org. We look forward to welcoming you!

What is Rotary Video

Pancake Breakfast - Free

The Madison Rotary Club is bringing the community together for a delicious and heartwarming event: a Free Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Ave. This family-friendly gathering offers a chance for neighbors to connect over fluffy pancakes, savory sausages, fresh coffee, and juice—all at no cost. Donations are welcome to support Rotary’s local initiatives. Click Read More for additional details.

2025 Scholarship Program

Madison Rotary is pleased to offer six scholarship awards to graduating seniors who embody the organization’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Six scholarships of $1,200 will be awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteerism, community service, and leadership through their activities and actions. Examples of volunteer service, activities and actions may include but not limited to participation in a service club like Interact or Key Club, participating in organized mission trips, volunteering to help others, volunteering at a community organization like the YMCA, food bank, hospital, scouting, Rotary Christmas Tree Lot, Bottle Hill Day, raising money to benefit others, peer mentor, tutoring, etc. Eligible service activities may include, but are not limited to, participation in service clubs such as Interact or Key Club, engagement in organized mission trips, volunteer efforts benefiting individuals or organizations, and service at community-based entities such as the YMCA, food banks, hospitals, scouting programs, the Rotary Christmas tree lot, and Bottle Hill Day. Additional qualifying activities include fundraising to support others, peer mentoring, tutoring, and other forms of meaningful volunteerism. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

Be graduating seniors residing in Madison.

Attend an accredited high school (does not have to be Madison High School).

Demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism and community service.

Financial need is not a factor in the selection process.

2025 Taste of Madison Best Ever

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this event possible. To Gary's Wine and Market Place, to all sponsors, local restaurants, volunteers and especially all of the participants in attendance who had a great time. Proceeds from the event are divided between Madison Rotary, Downtown Development Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. Funds will be used to support local activities in Madison.

Repair Cafe Returns April 12th

Get Your Items Fixed—for Free! Join us at the Repair Café, sponsored by the Madison Rotary Club and Grace Church, held at Grace Church in Madison. The Repair Cafe will be open for 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Our skilled repair experts are here to help you extend the life of your cherished items and keep them out of the landfill. Click Read More for details

Rotary March Theme - Water and Sanitation

MHS Interact Club Supports Maasai Girls Fund

The Interact Club at Madison High School, in partnership with Madison Rotary, has been committed to supporting the Maasai Girls Fund, as their international service project. Over the past three years, the Interact has raised $2,400 annually, funding a four-year high school scholarship for a young Maasai girl in Kenya. In addition, Madison Rotary contributes to the Maasai Girls Fund through its annual grants program. Featured in the photo are members of a Maasai village expressing their gratitude to Madison Interact Club through a video message. The Maasai girls are seen holding their reusable hygiene kits, which enable them to pursue their education uninterrupted.

Dictionary Project for 3rd Graders

Mission of Madison Rotary

Madison Rotary members actively engage

to eradicate food insecurity in our community,

to empower youth and to partner with other local organizations

to enrich the Madison community for all.

5000 Bags of Groceries Donated

"It is so exciting to know that we have reached "5,000" bags and we have been in partnership with you since 2020!” said Jackie Love from the food pantry at the First Baptist Church of Madison. Jackie was referring to the Madison High School Interact Club’s Madison Ends Hunger service project that started on July 28th of 2020 during the pandemic. Click Read More for more details and information.

200 Gallons of Soup Donated

Madison Rotary has made more than 300 gallons of soup in conjunction with Soup Sisters that have been contributed and delivered to local charities to help with food Insecurity. Hightower - Egan Wealth Advisors is the partner/sponsor of this program. Each month Madison Rotary conducts a Ladles of Love where 18 volunteers come together at Healthy Italia in Madison, roll up their sleeves cut and chopped vegetables, stir pots and ladle steaming broth into containers. The air is filled with the aroma of simmering herbs and spices, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. Click Read More for addition details.

Madison Rotary 100 Years - 100 Trees

Madison is a beautiful town, with lovely trees providing shade, protecting our aquifer and helping to clean the air. Having more trees in the town’s “tree canopy” is a good thing. However, trees can reach the end of their natural life span, or get diseased and need to be replaced. Recently, in particular, ash trees have been lost at an alarming rate as a result of infestation by an invasive beetle. As a result, Madison needs to replenish and expand its tree population. The Rotary decided to commemorate its 100 years of community service by taking the lead on providing 100 new trees to replace and replenish Madison’s trees. Under the guidance and supervision of Madison’s Shade Tree Management Board, Rotary planned a multi-year project to plant new trees at several locations throughout the town. The trees will be planted over 3-4 years beginning in 2023.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? - Because these new trees will benefit the entire community, the Rotary is giving members of the community the opportunity to share in the project. To keep costs to a minimum, Rotary and Shade Tree Management Board members volunteer their time, and for purchasing and planting the trees we use a competitive bidding process to assure the best cost. You can help by “sponsoring” a tree for Madison with the donation of $400, which is our estimate for the costs per tree as we go forward.

For complete information, pictures of trees, locations or to help, please click READ MORE

The Rotary Foundation

For the 11th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. Click read more for additional information.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Madison Rotary Hosts 2024 Grant Recipients

Thirty Madison Rotary Foundation grant recipients joined members of the Madison Rotary Club on Thursday, November 21^st at the Madison Area YMCA. The gathering provided grant recipients with the opportunity to share the impact of their Rotary Grant and strengthen their partnership with Madison Rotary. Madison Rotary’s annual grant program raises funds to address local food insecurity, support development of Madison youth and to support and partner with area non-profits to enrich the lives of the residents of Madison. Each 2024 grant recipient had the opportunity to introduce themselves and share their mission. Click Read More for additional details.

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Grants to Local Organizations

Madison Rotary is a 501(c)3 social welfare organization that supports the local and global communities. Through Rotary's fundraising efforts and the generous contributions of indiviudals and businesses in our area, Madison Rotary has been able to provide financial support of over 30 local organizations. CLICK HERE to see a list of organizations supported in 2023. If you are interested in giving back to the community or becoming a part of our amazing organization, contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotarynj.org

2025 High School Scholarships

2025 Grants and Sponsorships Program

Madison Rotary Past Presidents

Guidelines for Speakers

Madison Grow Better

Pancake Breakfast
Community House

Mar 23, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
District Conference
The Imperia Banquet Hall & Confernece Center

Apr 05, 2025
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
2025 District Conference
1714 Easton Avenue

Apr 05, 2025 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Repair Cafe
Grace Church Rec Hall

Apr 12, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Blood Drive
The Y

Apr 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Shred It
Ambulance Corp Parking Lot

May 31, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ladles of Love - Soup Making
Healthy Italia

Jun 09, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Installation Dinner
Madison Communiy Arts Center

Jun 19, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM