Civitan Fast Facts
· Civitan was founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1917. Its founder and first president was Dr. Courtney W. Shropshire, a prominent Birmingham physician.
· Civitan International is a worldwide community service organization of men, women and teenagers in 24 countries on four continents joining together to perform community service projects.
· Civitan provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through teamwork.
· Civitan emphasizes helping people with developmental disabilities. However, Civitan clubs perform a variety of service projects that address the unique needs of their communities.
· Civitan International world headquarters is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and provides numerous support services to clubs.
· Civitan’s most recognizable fund-raising program is the Civitan Candy Box Project. The project is serviced by volunteers, and all net proceeds benefit people with disabilities
Service
Civitans are dedicated to improving their communities through helping others. On the international level, Civitan funds the Civitan International Research Center, a center for research and treatment of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. On the local level, however, Civitans are involved in a variety of service projects to help residents of our community.
Knowledge
Civitans seek to be more informed about their communities and improve themselves through lifelong learning. Civitan Programs range from community issues addressed by local government, business, and media leaders to personal and professional development seminars. Through informative programs, Civitans learn about the needs of their community, and as concerned community leaders, Civitans focus their efforts on deserving causes.
Fellowship
Fellowship is an important part of a growing, productive service club, and Civitan offers its members many opportunities to socialize, meet new friends, and network with business associates. Working together on club projects is fun, and there is always time to enjoy the company of other members and guests at club meetings, but throughout the year, Civitan plans special events just for members and guests and just for fun.
· Civitan was founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1917. Its founder and first president was Dr. Courtney W. Shropshire, a prominent Birmingham physician.
· Civitan International is a worldwide community service organization of men, women and teenagers in 24 countries on four continents joining together to perform community service projects.
· Civitan provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through teamwork.
· Civitan emphasizes helping people with developmental disabilities. However, Civitan clubs perform a variety of service projects that address the unique needs of their communities.
· Civitan International world headquarters is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and provides numerous support services to clubs.
· Civitan’s most recognizable fund-raising program is the Civitan Candy Box Project. The project is serviced by volunteers, and all net proceeds benefit people with disabilities
Service
Civitans are dedicated to improving their communities through helping others. On the international level, Civitan funds the Civitan International Research Center, a center for research and treatment of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. On the local level, however, Civitans are involved in a variety of service projects to help residents of our community.
Knowledge
Civitans seek to be more informed about their communities and improve themselves through lifelong learning. Civitan Programs range from community issues addressed by local government, business, and media leaders to personal and professional development seminars. Through informative programs, Civitans learn about the needs of their community, and as concerned community leaders, Civitans focus their efforts on deserving causes.
Fellowship
Fellowship is an important part of a growing, productive service club, and Civitan offers its members many opportunities to socialize, meet new friends, and network with business associates. Working together on club projects is fun, and there is always time to enjoy the company of other members and guests at club meetings, but throughout the year, Civitan plans special events just for members and guests and just for fun.
