About Us
Altrusa International, Inc. of Gadsden was founded on April 11th of 1951 by the first President Frances Underwood. Through out the years, we have strove to help make our community better by fund raising and club projects.
Our Mission
The mission of Altursa International, Inc. of Gadsden, AL, USA, is to promote, cultivate and maintain high ideals of friendship, service, and community awareness; to improve literacy worldwide and to preserve our environment for future generations.
The mission of Altursa International, Inc. of Gadsden, AL, USA, is to promote, cultivate and maintain high ideals of friendship, service, and community awareness; to improve literacy worldwide and to preserve our environment for future generations.
Altrusa Keys
Amity is defined as a friendly relationship.
Loyalty is defined as a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Talent is defined as a natural aptitude or skill
Reciprocity is defined as exchange things with others for mutual benefit
Unity is defined as the state of being joined as a whole
Service is defined as the act of helping or doing work for someone
Achievement is defined as a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage or skill
Amity is defined as a friendly relationship.
Loyalty is defined as a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Talent is defined as a natural aptitude or skill
Reciprocity is defined as exchange things with others for mutual benefit
Unity is defined as the state of being joined as a whole
Service is defined as the act of helping or doing work for someone
Achievement is defined as a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage or skill
Children's Hospital Red Wagon ProjectIn 2018, we donated five red wagons to the Children's Hospital of Alabama Red Wagon Project. Through our fund raising efforts, we were able to purchase the wagons and fill them with books and toys for children who were sick and in need at Children's Hospital Birmingham. It is with your support that we are able to fulfill these needs in the community!
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Spina Bifida Bowl-A-ThonOver the last 12 years, we have helped sponsor the Spina Bifida Bowl-A-Thon by providing a team of bowlers, monetary, and voluntary support. We have helped the Spina Bifida Foundation raise over $20,000 in funds, the largest amount raised in Alabama for the last three years.
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Salvation Army Bell RingersThe first Saturday in December, you will find our members in the Gadsden Mall ringing the bell for Salvation Army. We also assist with the intake for Christmas toys and food.
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Patriot Flight for WWII VeteransAltrusa International Inc. of Gadsden donated enough funds to honor four World War II veterans in the Patriot Flight to Washington, DC. These flights take veterans each year to Washington, DC to visit the World War II memorial and provides support aides during their trip.
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