In addition to these established partnerships, Ruritan clubs in many communities have found working with other agencies provides their best outlet for service. The very nature of Ruritan is to find the needs of a community and fill those needs. Since every community has different needs, every Ruritan club tills different gaps. In many communities Ruritans can be found coaching Little League , collecting blood for the Red Cross , making daily deliveries for Meals on Wheels , or building homes for Habitat for Humanity . Many clubs have more than one partnership.
Partnerships make sense.
Agencies such as 4-H or Habitat for Humanity have already established wonderful programs. A Ruritan club looking for ways to improve the community would be wise to look at these kinds of programs with a proven track record and get them on the Ruritan team. To find out more about the Ruritan partner organizations, click the gold hot spot below.