Community Improvement

The mission of Deerwood Rotary is to improve the lives of children in our community who are in need through targeted grants to fund specific programs of small non-profit organizations serving children, by funding significant capital projects for non-profit organizations serving children and by supporting the other charitable activities of the Rotary Club of Deerwood.

Over the years, Rotary Club of Deerwood has spearheaded many efforts throughout Northeast Florida, some of which are highlighted below.

Major Projects

The First Tee of North Florida

Deerwood Rotary was instrumental in heading up the initial fundraising for the $2,000,000 state-of-the-art 9-hole golf club and practice facility for The First Tee, which…

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Police Athletic League

In partnership with the Police Athletic League, Deerwood Rotary raised the funds for the full remodel of the Mallison Community Center, which provides a beacon…

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Camp I Am Special

Utilizing the power of leveraging resources, the Deerwood Rotary, as well as matching member gifts, contributed the financial capital and project oversight to fully build…

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The Jaguars Den

Partnering with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Deerwood Rotary provided the lead gift for the “Jaguars Den” at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, an interactive playroom for kids to…

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Seamark Ranch

Through support from Deerwood Rotary, and member matches, we built a pavilion at Seamark Ranch at its founding. Seamark has provided foster care, schooling, and…

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Mt. Herman School Playground

The Deerwood Rotary Club builds playgrounds for the community to create spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive. These playgrounds provide a safe and…

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Carpenters House Playground

The Deerwood Rotary Club builds playgrounds for the community to create spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive. These playgrounds provide a safe and…

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Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park

In partnership with the City of Jacksonville, Deerwood Rotary contributed $90,000 but leveraged this into a $1,000,000 project. Located on Baymeadows Road East, the park…

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