In keeping with Rotary International’s 2026–27 theme, “Create a Lasting Impact,” the Fayette Rotary Club supported Mobility Worldwide’s Hearts for Carts fundraising event in Columbia in July 2026. Rotarian Chuck Thompson spearheaded the club’s efforts to raise sponsorship funds, prepare its sponsored mobility cart for shipment, and decorate it for display at the event. Following the fundraiser, the cart was shipped to a young woman in Kenya, providing greater mobility and independence. The Fayette Rotary Club plans to sponsor another cart for the summer 2027 fundraiser, continuing its support of Mobility Worldwide’s mission to provide mobility to people with disabilities around the world.  

The Fayette Rotary Club helpedlocal families travel a little more safely by supporting the Howard County Public Health Department’s Car Seat Program.

The program provides safe car seats for families who may not be able to afford them. In addition to providing the seats, the program educates and empowers parents and caregivers with important child passenger safety information and helps ensure that car seats are installed correctly through safety checks.

With July’s Rotary theme focusing on maternal and child health, Fayette Rotary Club President VC Alexander challenged club members to support the local program. The club responded by providing funds to purchase two car seats that meet the program’s specific safety requirements.

Following the Rotary Club’s regular meeting on Sept. 16, the two car seats were presented to representatives of the Howard County Public Health Department.

The donation is one way Fayette Rotary is putting Rotary’s focus on maternal and child health into action by supporting a program that provides both safety equipment and valuable information to local families.