Altrusa International Inc.
of Waco, Texas



Altrusa International Inc. of Waco, Texas is a service organization for area Professionals who want to help their community in various ways.

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for leadership growth and active involvement of our membership in service projects benefiting our community and enhancing the Altrusa image.

Our Goals

To cultivate leaders who will involve themselves in service to the community.

Our Current Service Projects

 Eye ScreeningTesting 4 & 5 year olds all over the city for amblyopia and stereopsis

Literacy GED Scholarships (16 Scholarships)
Member Central Texas Literacy Coalition
Storybook Christmas – Donation, Tour of Homes and 4 members, plus president on Board
Make A Difference Day – Ropin’ Rodeo at South Waco Elementary
Partnership with South Waco Elementary

Fans Purchase of fans for Caritas

Independence House Party for Vets/MHMR persons and purchase of art supplies

Cancer Project For Women Sponsor for American Cancer 2006 Forum & Fashion Show
Assist with cancer projects as needed (Relay for Life, Susan B. Komen Race, stuff bags, etc.)
Special event for survivors and newly diagnosed

Coat Collection Donate coats to Salvation Army Coat Drive

Friends For Life Donation and gifts for Granny’s and Grandpa’s at Christmas

ABC Box Book Collection Harrison Senior Center Collection point. Books for Friends for Life

Military Boxes Donations from members in November and February for items to be sent to women in the military

Carter Blood Drives Two Blood Drives – July 15 and January 27

Donations Hamilton House
Altrusa International Foundation

Our Current Fundraising Efforts

  • Enduring Freedom Memorial Brick Sales
  • Annual Poinsettia Sale

Current Events

  • Program Meeting - Speaker, Sarah Collins/Partners in Education - August 24
  • Orientation/Reorientation - Poinsettia Workshop - August 30
  • Cancer Escape Spa Day - September 25
  • Add An Altrusan Membership Event - September 28

Club Meeting Information

 Days:2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month
5th Thursday…Orientation/Reorientation
Time:Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Where:Hamilton House
1521 Austin Ave.
Waco, TX
Reservations:Helen Jones, Treasurer helenj@hot.rr.com

Other Information

While not official service projects, our members are involved with
  • The Friends of the Library
  • Central Texas Literacy Coalition
  • McLennan County Veteran Association
  • Keep McLennan County Beautiful
  • Susan B. Koman Foundation
  • The Art Center
  • AARP tax preparation for low income families
  • Volunteer election workers
  • Caritas
  • and many others.

For More Information

Please e-mail Pat Hutyra at phutyra@hot.rr.com