Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers

03/06/2026

12/14/2025

12/12/2025

WE DID IT!

My body is weary but my heart is overflowing with joy!

We couldn't have achieved this without each and every one of your invaluable contributions!

Thanks to our collective efforts, hundreds of senior citizens and veterans will feel seen and loved during this holiday season.

I’ve placed the final touch on the last gift, bringing our total to approximately 3,845 gifts wrapped and ready to spread cheer.

Stay tuned for photos from our Adopt A Grandparent Holiday Celebrations, showcasing the smiles we've made possible.


Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers
The Nest Schools Crystal Lake
Associated Bank Crystal Lake
Edward Jones
Dan Curran Law, P.C.
Chicago Area Yarn Craft

12/04/2025

We are proud to support such a great program!

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers for donating $2,000 to our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! The Rotary Club has been a staunch supporter of the program over the past several years.

The program inspires young children and caregivers to read together. Numerous studies show that reading to young children is one of the best ways to prepare them for school.

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

Breaking Bread Catering & Deli is giving back during the holidays by offering 100 free loaves of bread the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Thanks to the Rotary Rocks the Raue fundraiser & a bequest from the late founding member Marla Strauss, the Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers recently donated $28,000 to six local charities. 🤗 Strauss, a dedicated Rotarian and trailblazing first female president of the club, passed away in April.

11/21/2025

We're proud to support such great organizations!

Thank you to Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers for their incredibly generous grant supporting Home of the Sparrow’s Affordable Housing Program, as well as the meaningful work of other McHenry County nonprofits! We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to strengthening our community. 💙😊

10/05/2025