On Saturday, May 17, at Hilltop Farm starting at 8 a.m., you are invited to be part of a global movement of action, impact, and unity. This EPIC Day of Service will unite more than 2,500 Rotary clubs and 75,000 Rotarians, community volunteers, and partners across the globe in a single day dedicated to making the world a better place.
From bustling city centers to remote rural areas, the EPIC Day of Service is a call to action for people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures to come together and tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our communities. Through thousands of coordinated acts of service, this day will demonstrate the true power of collective goodwill and service above self.
A Day That Spans the Globe
Whether it’s cleaning up miles of ocean beaches, restoring riverbanks, beautifying local parks or planting community gardens, every effort will leave a tangible, positive mark. In urban neighborhoods, volunteers will collect clothing for the homeless, distribute books to families with limited access to literacy resources, and prepare warm meals for individuals facing food insecurity. In rural areas, teams will repair schools, build playgrounds, and bring hope to under-served populations through acts of care and compassion.
Every project—big or small—will contribute to a mosaic of impact that transcends borders, cultures, and languages.
Why May 17th Will Matter
The EPIC Day of Service isn’t just about volunteering; it’s about creating lasting change. By mobilizing our members in the communities we serve, we aim to prove what’s possible when people unite for a greater good. Join the movement and help improve lives, strengthen communities, and create a better future for generations to come.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT EPIC!
So, what are we doing in Suffield?
Suffield Rotary has partnered with Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) in Suffield to paint the iconic white fence surrounding the farm which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was originally owned by George Hendee, founder of Indian Motorcycle. We are encouraging other local groups and organizations to join us for an Old-Fashioned Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn Fence Painting Event. This is a family friendly event, and we will be providing paint, brushes and rollers plus a cook-out lunch. Get out your overalls and straw hats and come join in the fun!
Suffield Rotary will also be offering students who need community service hours with signed documentation of their participation and time volunteered.
***In the event of rain, fence painting will be postponed and rescheduled for another date.***
To register as an individual, organization or group: epicdayofservice.org and locate the Suffield, Conn. project or contact co-chairs Natalie Donais-ndonais@snet.net or Barbara Rodgers-rodgersbarbarella@gmail.com
The Back Story: In 2021, Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta challenged Rotarians to create a Day of Service. District Governors Joe Krause and Joanne Alfieri led clubs in Connecticut and Massachusetts in the first combined event in 2022, which has grown each year.(Suffield Rotary and over 100 other community members spent our day doing multiple projects at Sunrise Park) By 2024, the event spanned seven countries, continents, 21 districts, 1,264 clubs, and 36,040 Rotarians. The EPIC Day of Service is a grassroots initiative, organized by Rotarians from participating clubs and districts. It is not led by any single club or district but is a collective group of volunteers. This initiative is supported by the EPIC Day of Service Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit t organization, proudly led by Rotarians.