Altrusa International, Inc. of New York, NY, organized April 1927 and
chartered in August 1927, is an organization of business leaders who represent a diversity of career fields. We
are proud that Elenaor Roosevelt joined us in our second year.
Altrusa International, Inc. founded in 1917 was the first national service
organization of business and professional women. In 1935 Altrusa became international with extension into Mexico.
Today Altrusa has spread to 19 countries with a membership numbering close to 15,000.
Altrusa has been affiliated with the United Nations since 1946 and is
a member of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO).
Altrusans pool leadership thinking in seeking solutions for community
problems that come within the scope of the Altrusa service program. They are action-oriented volunteers who are motivated
by a common desire to help and to serve others. They are united in personal and professional development and fellowship.
To meet a worldwide need, Action for Literacy was adopted by Altrusa
International. Each club chooses a literacy project to sponsor and support locally.
We have dinner meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the historic
National Arts Club, at 15 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan (on 20th
between Lexington and Park Avenues).
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ONE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD - ONE IN FOUR ADULTS CANNOT
READ!!!
The Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. seeks to improve economic
well being and quality of life through its commitment to literacy and other community services.
A charitable corporation established in 1962, the Foundation is funded
by contributions from Altrusans, Altrusa Clubs and the general public. It supports local club literacy and community
service projects through the Grants Program. The Board of Trustees has also established a permanent Disaster Relief
Fund.
In 1997, Altrusa
International Foundation, Inc. launched "Club 21," a program which supports children with AIDS (and children whose parents
have AIDS) to attend summer camp - Camp Safe Haven on Martha's Vineyard. Plans are to expand this program nationally
and internationally. Members are asked to contribute $21 annually.
