activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Distribute food to those in need On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesSupports food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 5:30 to 8:00 AM.
- Host high school speech contest Youth Civic Leadership TrainingHosts the 95th Annual Phoenix Rotary 100 High School Speech Contest - Finals and Awards to serve youth, promote strong communication skills, develop self-confidence, and train future leaders.
- Provide life skills training to youth Youth Civic Leadership TrainingProvides free life skills training to youth at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, hosting four 50-minute classes in a single day for student participants.
- Recognize outstanding youth leaders Youth Civic Leadership TrainingOperates the Annual Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader (OPYL) of the Year program to recognize and honor the achievements of young people, enhance the perception of youth, and raise community awareness of their positive contributions. Members serve as judges, read essays, conduct interviews, and provide cash awards to high school student winners.
- Support programs addressing homelessnessImplements programs addressing homelessness through education, drug rehabilitation, food insecurity, alternative housing, and support for domestic abuse survivors.
- Support youth art education programsPlans to support youth art education programs in 2026 through a partnership with Shemer Art Center, funded by the Take Flight event.
- Volunteer for medical supply sorting and packing Processed Food and Medical Supply Preparation for International DistributionVolunteers with Project C.U.R.E. to sort, pack, organize, and warehouse medical supplies for global shipment to hospitals and clinics.
capacity building · 1
- Administer internal service awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsAdministers annual awards, including the Dave Wastchak Spirit of Rotary Award and the Tim Creedon Quiet Confidence Award, to recognize members for their service and achievements.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Collaborative Community Engagement collaborationCollaborates with community leaders, government officials, and other charities to maximize impact and address complex societal issues through shared resources and expertise.
- Community Partnership for Food Distribution community_partnership_distributionPartners with established food banks and local churches to efficiently distribute groceries to food-insecure families in the Phoenix area, leveraging existing community infrastructure for broader reach.
- Community-Driven Local Improvement community-driven_servicePromotes the improvement of local communities through initiatives led by members that directly address public needs and enhance the quality of life.
- Comprehensive Life Skills Training for Youth multi_domain_life_skills_trainingOffers free, in-person life skills training to youth during single-day events, covering five core domains: health, financial literacy, practical skills, career and college readiness, and communications, to equip them for future success.
- Empowering Youth through Leadership Development youth_serviceEmpowers youth and young professionals by providing structured leadership development programs, including Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, and Youth Exchange, to cultivate future leaders.
- Fostering Global Peace and Understanding through International Collaboration international_servicePromotes peace and cross-cultural understanding by engaging in international projects, volunteerism, and global partnerships, thereby building bridges between communities worldwide.
- Integrated Multifaceted Homelessness Intervention integrated_homelessness_interventionApplies an innovative and multifaceted approach to addressing homelessness by integrating social services across education, housing, health, and safety to provide comprehensive support.
- Leveraging Professional Expertise for Societal Challenges vocational_serviceEngages Rotarians to apply their diverse professional skills and uphold high ethical standards in addressing both community and global challenges, thereby utilizing vocational service as a mechanism for positive change.
- Symbolic Art for Social Change in Homelessness Intervention symbolic_art_for_social_changeUtilizes the symbolism of butterflies to represent personal transformation during periods of homelessness, aligning art with social impact to provide support and foster change for individuals in crisis.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Food Distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church
A long-standing program supporting food distribution to families in need every 2nd and 4th Saturday, in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank.
High School Speech Contest
An annual contest for high school students to promote strong communication skills, develop self-confidence, and train future leaders.
Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader (OPYL) of the Year
A partnership with the City of Phoenix to recognize and honor outstanding achievements of young people, enhance the perception of youth, and raise community awareness of their positive contributions.
Project C.U.R.E. Volunteer Program
Volunteering with Project C.U.R.E. to sort, pack, organize, and warehouse medical supplies for shipment to hospitals and clinics in under-resourced communities worldwide.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partners on the Annual Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader (OPYL) of the Year program.
- Phoenix Rising FC Partner — Hosts Phoenix Rotary 100 members at a home game and provides a pre-game tour of facilities.
- Project C.U.R.E. Partner — Organization with which Phoenix Rotary 100 volunteers to prepare medical supplies for global shipment.
- Rotary Club of Los Angeles Partner — Served as sponsor for Phoenix Rotary 100's charter application to the national Rotary organization.
- Rotary International Network — Member of the global Rotary network that supports local club humanitarian efforts.
- Salvation Army Herberger Center Partner — Hosts the Phoenix Rotary 100 High School Speech Contest at their center.
- Shemer Art Center Partner — Partner organization collaborating with PRCC on a 2026 youth art education initiative funded by the Take Flight event.
- St. Luke's at the Mountain Church Partner — Partner organization for monthly food distribution events.
- St. Mary's Food Bank Partner — Provides mobile delivery of essential groceries for food distribution events at St. Luke’s.
- Steele Indian School Park Partner — Host location for the Life Skills Picnic event