Ruritan is a non-profit service organization with the purpose of creating a better understanding between people and, through volunteer community service, making America's communities a better place to live and work.

The slogan of Ruritan is Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service. Each Ruritan Club surveys the needs of its community and then works to meet those needs. Ruritans believe in the basic value of neighbors helping neighbors.

Ruritan Clubs provide a wide range of community services, including: flood relief and disaster assistance, food drives, environmental projects, and scholarships to deserving students. Most clubs also support local youth groups such as 4-H, FFA, Little League, and scouts.

Monthly Meetings

Ruritan Clubs hold informative and educational meetings that give members an opportunity to share ideas about community improvements and service projects. Meetings are held once a month and feature a fellowship meal, a club business session, and an educational or entertaining program for club members. Most club meetings last an hour and a half or less.

Youth Programs

The Ruritan National Foundation annually provides financial assistance to students to further their education past high school. Also, hundreds of Ruritan Clubs award annual scholarships and grants to local students.

The Ruritan Student Program introduces youth to the Ruritan spirit of Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service by sponsoring students as members of local Ruritan Clubs.

For more information about Ruritan membership, contact your local Ruritan Club, call 1 (540) 674-5431, visit the Ruritan National website or send Snail-mail to Ruritan National, Ruritan Road, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084.