WHAT IS A RURITAN?

Ruritan National has nearly 30,000 members throughout the United States that work to improve more than 1,100 local communities. Since the organization’s beginning in 1928, Ruritan Clubs have served America with Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service. Ruritan is a civic organization made up of local clubs in urban areas, small towns and rural communities. Ruritan’s purpose is to make America’s communities better places in which to live and work through community service. The slogan of Ruritan is “Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service.” Club membership represents a cross-section of the community in which the club serves, and is not restrictive with regard to occupation, social position, or any other specific criteria. Unlike most civic service organizations, Ruritan rarely has national programs. Rather, each club surveys its own community as to the needs of that community and then works to meet some of those needs. Nearly all clubs work locally with Boys and Girls clubs, Little Leagues, 4-H and other organizations serving youth

Upcoming Events

May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm: Community Picnic at Leeds Park
Meat, Drinks and Paper products are furnished. Bring a friend and a dish!