Rotary District 5020 News

Through the power of partnership and compassion, 16 young lives were forever changed in Rotary Year 2024–2025. The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Parañaque and the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines, sponsored life-altering cleft lip and palate (CLP) surgeries for Filipino children in need. Supported by a District Community […]

The miles have been adding up lately and so have the smiles and inspiring stories! As part of the nomination process for our District 5020 Council positions, I’ve had the privilege of traveling across our diverse region, meeting with the very people who make our Rotary clubs thrive: Everyday People. Everyday Rotarians. Stepping outside the […]

The Rotary Club of Nanaimo supports Evanmorr Acres’ irrigation system, boosting food production, education, and sustainable farming in partnership with NACL. The post ROTARY CLUB OF NANAIMO HELPS GROW FOOD SECURITY AT EVANMORR ACRES appeared first on UD5020.

Rotary’s triennial Parliament, the Council on Legislation 2025 session is done, dusted and will soon be in the history books. Close to 480 District delegates gathered in Chicago the week of April 13th to consider 86 proposals to amend provisions of the Rotary International Constitution, RI Bylaws and the Standard Club Constitution.  Changes to the […]

Rotary Clubs of Silverdale and Orion teamed up to install reverse osmosis water systems in three schools in the Philippines, ensuring clean water access for over 1,500 students, staff, and teachers. The post ROTARY CLUBS PARTNER TO BRING CLEAN WATER TO PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS appeared first on UD5020.

For five years Gig Harbor Midday Rotary has been stocking six Little Free Pantries in the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula area. You may not have seen them but they are there, much like the people living with hunger that you probably don’t see either. But they are there, and the number is growing. Our Pantry program […]

A $10,000 Rotary grant empowers Food Backpacks 4 Kids to continue feeding children and families in one of Pierce County’s most underserved regions. The post GIG HARBOR MIDDAY ROTARY DOUBLES IMPACT FOR FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS appeared first on UD5020.

Newly appointed Chair of D5020’s Environmental Sustainability Committee shares his vision for club collaboration, climate action, and district-wide impact. The post LEADING WITH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN D5020 appeared first on UD5020.

One of the most consequential decisions a young person can make as they prepare to graduate from high school is in regard to their path forward. There are many options – college, trade school, military service, gap year, employment – and guidance is limited. How do they decide? By providing real-world insights into career options, […]

Supporting water projects is something the Rotary Club of Comox Valley feels very passionate about because the difference that access to water has on people’s lives is truly incredible. Children are no longer sick, school attendance rates go up and families feel so proud to have a water filter installed in their village. Our club […]