Columbus Sunrise Rotarians raised nearly $5,000 through raffle ticket sales to be shared with agencies across Bartholomew County. Tickets were sold to individuals hoping to win a $100 prize with drawings held monthly throughout 2025. With only 500 tickets sold each year, the odds of winning are attractive, especially with any winning ticket being placed back in the ticket hopper for another chance of winning through future draws.
Distributions for 2025 were:
- Advocates for Children $500
- ARC of Bartholomew County $250
- BCSC – Backpack Distributions $500
- BCSC – GirlUp! event $500
- Columbus Fire Department – school fire safety education $150
- Hope Community Center – food pantry $500
- Indiana Youth Group $500
- Ivy Tech Student Food Hub $1,000
- Salvation Army $500
- United Way Food Drive $500
The Rotary Club of Columbus Sunrise was chartered in 2000 and has supported a number of agencies over many years. The club’s charity raffle event is in its fourth year and has raised $25,000 during that timeframe including over $7,000 that will be distributed in 2026. There are under 100 raffle tickets remaining and drawings began Jan. 2. To purchase tickets or receive more information on Rotary, visit www.columbussunriserotary.org or Facebook page Sunrise Rotary Club of Columbus.
