ASTRA
Anthony Belen Gonzalez
Southwestern College
$1,000
ASTRA
Earl Danzy
Southwestern College
$1,000
Ray-Etta Morrell
Gian Marco Zuno
Southwestern College
$1,000
ASTRA
Anthony Belen Gonzalez
Southwestern College
$1,000
ASTRA
Anthony Belen Gonzalez
Southwestern College
$1,000
ASTRA
Earl Danzy
Southwestern College
$1,000
ASTRA
Earl Danzy
Southwestern College
$1,000
Ray-Etta Morrell
Gian Marco Zuno
Southwestern College
$1,000
Ray-Etta Morrell
Gian Marco Zuno
Southwestern College
$1,000
![DSC04067.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_fb4df18b65c6453883c02f42cf7044d1~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_327,y_622,w_5375,h_1510/fill/w_1239,h_355,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC04067_JPG.jpg)
Our Service Projects
Patriotism, Efficiency, Service
Our organization is dedicated to making a positive impact through the hard work of our volunteer members and the financial support of our Foundation. We strive to help both individuals and organizations achieve their goals and make a difference their communities.
Local Community Projects
![bac701af608ddff523cf1b33c8f93821.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_a487f98a18c84c0aa121364120c6bc06~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_111,h_154,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/bac701af608ddff523cf1b33c8f93821.jpg)
Unsung Heroes; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren(GRG) Project
Winner of Mamie L. Bass first place award at District Eleven 2024 Conference GRG focused on the need to uplift and empower grandparents faced with the financial and emotional challenge of raising grandchildren in their golden years. Thank you to our community partners Chula Vista, Rotary, South Bay Sustainable Communities Non –Profit,SDUSD, and the Family Resource Center.
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_f834bdc568da4ac89641ad20e305aa45~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_273,h_422,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer_PNG.png)
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(1).PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_102537793d85450e8674c3540d039f05~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_9,y_64,w_1212,h_1882/fill/w_267,h_414,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(1)_PNG.png)
This service project is a beacon of hope for the grandchildren being schooled by grandparents and inspired by our beloved member and angel Mary Thigpen.
Our IDEA project funded by international foundation grant & our local foundation- Inspires a desire for achievement
![images.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_7ae1506b484349f8bb9a88d826667b91~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_32,w_213,h_158/fill/w_164,h_122,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.png)
![Blank 3 Panel Comic Strip.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_28493d0467a34105b68dbbae98c26df7~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_4,y_65,w_1911,h_1535/fill/w_473,h_380,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Blank%203%20Panel%20Comic%20Strip_PNG.png)
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(7).png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_097f82a6c7b441ea974df7930a807f40~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_1294,h_1987/fill/w_143,h_219,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(7).png)
Championing Education & literacy
Altrusa promotes literacy & education through book donations, support for library & school Projects, & scholarships for Southwestern College & MACC students
![images.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_2cdd4c1be9e346df92b3884ce9bdecd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_368,h_137,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.jpg)
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(2).PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_41105661ed4e42708eaf9b1460ac4888~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_94,w_1232,h_1903/fill/w_257,h_397,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(2)_PNG.png)
Helping Hands
Altrusa is a community service organization that has been making a positive impact for over 66 years. Through various projects and initiatives, Altrusa members work to improve the lives of those in their local communities. .
![images.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_a482caf932ff4695bf07add70add690f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_162,h_162,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.jpg)
Team Madelyn Walk to End Epilepsy
![FB_IMG_1718639143929.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_902b2e5a62c64195b2b587c3afba6ffc~mv2.jpeg/v1/crop/x_0,y_151,w_655,h_1183/fill/w_188,h_340,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/FB_IMG_1718639143929.jpeg)
Altrusa Anaheim Festival of Trees
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(6).png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_7dc447a19ddd48b39b4101646a18b617~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_103,w_1221,h_1897/fill/w_250,h_388,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(6).png)
![Stencil Group Photo 2.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_31123d18bd7242dbbcdc3c6e1dc7ae49~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_274,h_355,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Stencil%20Group%20Photo%202_PNG.png)
![images.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_42a8fae1d89945058b01d2f3cede7e0b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.png)
Altrusa Members are proud supporters of the ALS walk
#TeamNORMAJEANNE
![DSC04067.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_fb4df18b65c6453883c02f42cf7044d1~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_327,y_622,w_5375,h_1510/fill/w_1239,h_355,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC04067_JPG.jpg)
Our Service Projects
Patriotism, Efficiency, Service
Our organization is dedicated to making a positive impact through the hard work of our volunteer members and the financial support of our Foundation. We strive to help both individuals and organizations achieve their goals and make a difference their communities.
Local Community Projects
![bac701af608ddff523cf1b33c8f93821.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_a487f98a18c84c0aa121364120c6bc06~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_111,h_154,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/bac701af608ddff523cf1b33c8f93821.jpg)
Unsung Heroes; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren(GRG) Project
Winner of Mamie L. Bass first place award at District Eleven 2024 Conference GRG focused on the need to uplift and empower grandparents faced with the financial and emotional challenge of raising grandchildren in their golden years. Thank you to our community partners Chula Vista, Rotary, South Bay Sustainable Communities Non –Profit,SDUSD, and the Family Resource Center.
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_f834bdc568da4ac89641ad20e305aa45~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_278,h_422,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer_PNG.png)
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(1).PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_102537793d85450e8674c3540d039f05~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_9,y_64,w_1212,h_1882/fill/w_267,h_414,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(1)_PNG.png)
This service project is a beacon of hope for the grandchildren being schooled by grandparents and inspired by our beloved member and angel Mary Thigpen.
Our IDEA project funded by international foundation grant & our local foundation- Inspires a desire for achievement
![images.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_7ae1506b484349f8bb9a88d826667b91~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_32,w_213,h_158/fill/w_164,h_122,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.png)
![Blank 3 Panel Comic Strip.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_28493d0467a34105b68dbbae98c26df7~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_4,y_65,w_1911,h_1535/fill/w_473,h_380,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Blank%203%20Panel%20Comic%20Strip_PNG.png)
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(7).png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_097f82a6c7b441ea974df7930a807f40~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_1294,h_1987/fill/w_143,h_219,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(7).png)
Championing Education & literacy
Altrusa promotes literacy & education through book donations, support for library & school Projects, & scholarships for Southwestern College & MACC students
![images.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_2cdd4c1be9e346df92b3884ce9bdecd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_368,h_137,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.jpg)
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(2).PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_41105661ed4e42708eaf9b1460ac4888~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_94,w_1232,h_1903/fill/w_257,h_397,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(2)_PNG.png)
Helping Hands
Altrusa is a community service organization that has been making a positive impact for over 66 years. Through various projects and initiatives, Altrusa members work to improve the lives of those in their local communities. .
![images.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_a482caf932ff4695bf07add70add690f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_162,h_162,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.jpg)
Team Madelyn Walk to End Epilepsy
![FB_IMG_1718639143929.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_902b2e5a62c64195b2b587c3afba6ffc~mv2.jpeg/v1/crop/x_0,y_151,w_655,h_1183/fill/w_188,h_340,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/FB_IMG_1718639143929.jpeg)
Altrusa Anaheim Festival of Trees
![Four-panel Grid Travel Tour Nordic Landscapes Flyer(6).png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_7dc447a19ddd48b39b4101646a18b617~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_103,w_1221,h_1897/fill/w_250,h_388,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Four-panel%20Grid%20Travel%20Tour%20Nordic%20Landscapes%20Flyer(6).png)
![Stencil Group Photo 2.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_31123d18bd7242dbbcdc3c6e1dc7ae49~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_274,h_355,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Stencil%20Group%20Photo%202_PNG.png)
![images.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_42a8fae1d89945058b01d2f3cede7e0b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/images.png)
Altrusa Members are proud supporters of the ALS walk
#TeamNORMAJEANNE
Past Projects
We take pride in our hands-on approach to every project we work on. Check out our past projects to see the quality of our work. We look forward to working with you!"
![Adopt-a-Family](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_a70be0b2f67b45009fcad8a1a9850583~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_360,h_344,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/3f76fb_a70be0b2f67b45009fcad8a1a9850583~mv2.jpg)
As part of our efforts to Support Our Soldiers (S.O.S.), we adopted a Navy family for Christmas and donated gifts for their two boys and gift cards for the parents to buy food for their Christmas dinner.
![Adopt-a-Teacher](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_798b8e24d9084ee2ad408f1a20b151c5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_605,h_454,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/3f76fb_798b8e24d9084ee2ad408f1a20b151c5~mv2.png)
We partnered with Chula Vista Elementary and Sweetwater Union High School Districts to annually provide gift certificates to four new teachers to the local education supplies store.
![Water for Children Africa](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_eb0dc4d7eb6c4d2b87e7b4c52d505a7e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_738,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3f76fb_eb0dc4d7eb6c4d2b87e7b4c52d505a7e~mv2.png)
We donated funds to build wells in Africa for those who didn’t have access to clean drinking water.
![Adopt-a-Family](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f76fb_a70be0b2f67b45009fcad8a1a9850583~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_360,h_344,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/3f76fb_a70be0b2f67b45009fcad8a1a9850583~mv2.jpg)
As part of our efforts to Support Our Soldiers (S.O.S.), we adopted a Navy family for Christmas and donated gifts for their two boys and gift cards for the parents to buy food for their Christmas dinner.