he Exchange Club of Aurora was established in 1937. Its members are business and professional men and women from the greater Aurora area. The Club is affiliated with the National Exchange Club headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, which has chapters throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico and a total membership of 35,000.

The interpretation of the word 'exchange' in business life is that of parting with something in return for its equivalent . Our interpretation of the Spirit of Exchange is the giving of self for the privilege of serving others; a parting with selfishness and receiving in return the satisfaction of discharging our duty to our neighbors, our community, and our nation.

The Exchange Club of Aurora donates funds to the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, which are used to establish and operate child abuse prevention centers throughout the U.S. Locally, the Club makes contributions to various community based organizations that work to prevent child abuse and to work with the victims of child abuse. (See our philanthropy page for a list of organization which have received funds in recent years.)

The Club annually recognizes and honors outstanding Fox Valley high school seniors through various scholarship programs. Another vital and long-lasting commitment of the Club has been to provide eye exams and eyeglasses for needy children of elementary and middle school age.

Because of its firm belief in patriotism, the Club distributes American flags to area children at the Aurora 4th of July parade, honors area residents and businesses for faithful and respectful display of the American flag; installs Freedom Shrine displays consisting of framed copies of historical documents in schools and public buildings, and honors local police officers and firefighters with annual recognition awards.

The Exchange Club is proud of its more than 60 years of service to the Aurora Area and is appreciative of the continued community support it receives.