Altrusa International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who work to improve their communities through personal service. Altrusa operates programs in international relations, vocational guidance, and the promotion of literacy. It also sponsors youth groups and runs a charitable foundation. Altrusa International has clubs in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, and several other countries. Altrusa International was founded in 1917. Its headquarters are in Chicago.
