😎 June is here! 😎
As spring turns to summer, we're celebrating the people, partnerships, and projects that help our community thrive. Thank you for growing with us through service and literacy.
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🌱 Camp AG Jamboree 🌱
Inspired families through gardening, books, and nature.
🎓 Scholarships 🎓
Honored outstanding students pursuing bright futures.
🍰 Celebrity Bake Classic 🍰
Offers sweet support for local service.
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"June is the gateway to summer."
— Jean Hersey
🌱 Camp Arroyo Grande's Annual Jamboree 🌱
We proudly returned to Camp Arroyo Grande's annual Jamboree.
Our Altrusa Horticultural Outdoor Classroom welcomed families and children.
Members shared gardening activities and distributed potted seedlings.
Families also selected recovered plants to take home.
Free books helped inspire young readers throughout the event.
🎓 Altrusa Leadership Scholarships 🎓
Congratulations to three local seniors receiving
🎓 $1,000 scholarships! 🎓
Robin White presented the awards at the Oceano Elks Scholarship Dinner.
Connie Wood also honored a student with the Frosty Memorial Scholarship.
Celebrity Bake Classic
🍰 June 24 🧁
Grover Beach Rotary Club
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Club member Connie Wood is competing in the Celebrity Bake Classic. The fundraiser is a partnership with Rotary Club of Grover Beach/Five Cities.
Her "Open Book Decadent Cake" celebrates literacy and delicious flavors. Mocha filling and coffee-infused sponge create a rich dessert experience. The elegant fondant design is perfect for coffee and tea lovers.
Connie is proudly supporting Altrusa International of SLO County.
Please click the photo or the button below to support Connie's fundraising efforts.
🎉 We did it! 🎉
5,586 books donated!
Our goal was to donate 5,000 books by June 2026!
Support our ongoing book drive by purchasing from our Amazon wish list.
We also accept previously enjoyed used children’s books.
Bilingual books are especially needed.
Your generosity in getting books to children is greatly appreciated.