Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in SEACOAST ME. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
Our Projects
Service Projects
Supporting survivors of domestic violence; providing children with tablets and headphones during domestic
violence intake interviews; blankets for the homeless and veterans; support deployed soldiers; coats for
Veteran’s; “Adopt a Shelf”; fuel assistance; deliver library books to homebound; assist the Veteran’s
Committee with the Memorial Day Parade, Purple Heart Ceremony, Veteran’s Day Breakfast; support York
Police Department; senior support
Literacy Projects
Support Head Start; STEM, STEAM, Yoto mini’s, comfort bags, light table for local libraries; backpacks/supplies
for grades K thru 6; adult education centers with books; Birchtree Center for Autistic Students projects; Dover
Children’s Home reading material.
Donations/Fundraisers
Donations to Birchtree Center for Autistic Children; Dover Children’s Home; Community Action Partnership of
Strafford County (CAPSC); York Community Service Association; York Public Library; York Police Department;
Food and Fuel; Grants and donations include Go Fund Me, Zeffy
Highlights
Distinguished Club Awards 2021 thru 2025; 85 plus years of community service; scholarships for NH area
students
Feedback from our Community:
As far as reactions from clients- They have all been very thankful for everything. Excited to have new items for their new safe homes. One messaged us the next day and told us how she cooked a real… Read More
In response to our Domestic Violence contributions:
Truly thank you Altrusa for providing these Kits!!! They will be so helpful as families undergo these phases of life. The care and thoughtfulness put into them will touch our community and hopefully create empathetic and understanding little… Read More
In reference to “Healing Kits” we provided with the York Public Library:
2025-2026 Club Officers
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO JOIN ALTRUSA.
Contact our Club President to arrange a no-obligation visit.
Meeting Information
The Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
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SEACOAST ME
Altrusa International of Seacoast ME
Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in SEACOAST ME. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
Our Projects
Service Projects
Supporting survivors of domestic violence; providing children with tablets and headphones during domestic violence intake interviews; blankets for the homeless and veterans; support deployed soldiers; coats for Veteran’s; “Adopt a Shelf”; fuel assistance; deliver library books to homebound; assist the Veteran’s Committee with the Memorial Day Parade, Purple Heart Ceremony, Veteran’s Day Breakfast; support York Police Department; senior support
Literacy Projects
Support Head Start; STEM, STEAM, Yoto mini’s, comfort bags, light table for local libraries; backpacks/supplies for grades K thru 6; adult education centers with books; Birchtree Center for Autistic Students projects; Dover Children’s Home reading material.
Donations/Fundraisers
Donations to Birchtree Center for Autistic Children; Dover Children’s Home; Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC); York Community Service Association; York Public Library; York Police Department; Food and Fuel; Grants and donations include Go Fund Me, Zeffy
Highlights
Distinguished Club Awards 2021 thru 2025; 85 plus years of community service; scholarships for NH area students
Feedback from our Community:
As far as reactions from clients- They have all been very thankful for everything. Excited to have new items for their new safe homes. One messaged us the next day and told us how she cooked a real… Read More
In response to our Domestic Violence contributions:
Truly thank you Altrusa for providing these Kits!!! They will be so helpful as families undergo these phases of life. The care and thoughtfulness put into them will touch our community and hopefully create empathetic and understanding little… Read More
In reference to “Healing Kits” we provided with the York Public Library:
2025-2026 Club Officers
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO JOIN ALTRUSA.
Contact our Club President to arrange a no-obligation visit.
Meeting Information
The Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Club President
Carol Xenos: clxenos@yahoo.com
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