Ruritan is....
...American's leading community service organization.
...Independence Day celebrations, food and clothing for families in need and civic improvements to make communities better places in which to live and work.
...support for youth with college scholarships and loans, sponsorship of scout troops, 4-H units, Little League, and other youth organizations.
...Rudy Bear - Ruritan's mascot, donated to hundreds of public services such as fire departments and rescue squads, to comfort children in traumatic situations.