The Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation

A legacy of the Rotary founder and his wife

The home, known as Comely Bank in Chicago, Illinois, USA, serves as an inspirational landmark, connecting Rotary members to the history of our organization.

The Home Foundation works to preserve the home of Paul Harris, and his wife, Jean Thomson Harris, who lived there together from 1912 until 1947.

Help safeguard this treasure and keep it a place where members from around the world can reflect on Rotary’s early years and the ways in which Paul and Jean Harris embodied Rotary’s spirit and values at their home.

The Paul & Jean Harris Legacy Society

Become one of 23 visionary individuals or organizations who contribute a transformational gift of US$250,000 or more to sustain and enhance this historic home. Your generous donation will ensure that this significant site remains open, educational, and inspiring for Rotary members and other visitors.

Your leadership gift will:

Restore and preserve the historical integrity of the Paul & Jean Harris Home
Ensure that this meaningful site stays accessible to visitors from around the globe
Maintain this tangible connection to Rotary’s founding principles and ideals

About Paul and Jean Harris

Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905 so business people and professionals with diverse backgrounds could form meaningful, lifelong friendships.

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