Four-Way Test Essay Contest
Rotary Club of Wake Forest is proud to announce its Four-Way Test Writing Contest for all Wake Forest 7th and 8th-grade students. The Four-Way Test is the “universal ethical guideline for living a life of integrity” by which every Rotarian lives. (Quote from Mr. Apple Discovers the Four-Way Test by Wallis Zbitnew) The top three (3) student essays will win prizes: 3rd place: $50, 2nd place: $100, 1st place: $150, and your essay will be forwarded to compete for 1st place in District 7710.
LaunchRolesville
Do you want to improve your small business? Have a big idea to bring to life? We’re looking for you. Wake Forest, and Rolesville is an amazing, thriving community, and small businesses are part of our unique charm. They are the dreamers, the initiators, the risk-takers, and the impact makers. We want to ensure that our town is where they are planted and where they’ll succeed. Whether launching a new idea or sustaining a business, it takes a strong plan, support from others, and resources to flourish. That’s where the LaunchRolesville program steps in, providing hands-on business mentorship, planning, financial support, and an accredited program to 15 lucky applicants every Spring and Fall. Participants establish strong connections with local entrepreneurs, boosting each other’s businesses. And because of the generosity of our sponsors, it’s all provided for free.
Wake Forest Medical Debt Relief
In 2023, the Rotary Club of Wake Forest extended its impactful mission by eliminating the past-due medical debt of 26 community members affected by cancer treatments, furthering its commitment to financial relief. This ongoing initiative builds upon the Club’s previous success in 2020, where $169,000.00 of medical debt for residents was erased, demonstrating the Club’s enduring dedication to improving the well-being and economic stability of the Wake Forest community.
Scholarships
The Wake Forest Rotary Club offers High School seniors the opportunity to apply for $1,000 Scholarships (4 years College/University) or $500 Scholarships (2 years College/Trade School).