Ongoing Service Events
ABC (Altrusa Books & Children) Program
From October to May Altrusans visit Kindergarten classrooms in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and Windham. Altrusa members read to each of the kindergarten classes. The students are so excited when we arrive, because they know after we read to them, they will get to pick out a Brand new, FOREVER book, which they can take home with them. The Altrusa Club has been doing this program with area schools since 1994. We give out over 2000 books each year to these Kindergarten students.
Sue's Supper at Ronald McDonald House
Once a month, Altrusans prepare and cook dinner for families staying at the Portland Ronald McDonald House. This service activity is named in honor of Sue King, a beloved Altrusan who passed away in 2016.
BOOK Drives at BOOKS A MILLION
Books-A-Million in South Portland sponsors book drives for us twice a year. Book donations from these drives are distributed in Greater Portland area schools throughout the year. Please consider donating a book when asked.
On designated dates customers are greeted by Altrusa Representatives and at check-out are asked to support Altrusa in the form of purchasing a book to be donated. In addition, when customers agree, BAM generously donates 10% of the proceeds from each purchase to Altrusa's literacy projects.
On designated dates customers are greeted by Altrusa Representatives and at check-out are asked to support Altrusa in the form of purchasing a book to be donated. In addition, when customers agree, BAM generously donates 10% of the proceeds from each purchase to Altrusa's literacy projects.