activities · 35
what they do
direct service · 32
- Bedding Collection for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Comfort and Care Kits DistributionCollects twin-size bedding for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a project that provides beds to children in need.
- Bedding Collection for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Comfort and Care Kits DistributionCollects twin-size bedding for Sleep in Heavenly Peace and reimburses members for expenses related to purchasing bedding supplies for this project.
- Blood Drives Blood Donation Drives CoordinationOrganizes blood drives to support community health.
- Blood Drives Blood Donation Drives CoordinationOrganizes blood drives to support community health needs.
- Community Engagement and Events Community-Based Cultural & Historical EngagementParticipates in community events such as the AZ250 Traveling Museum to celebrate Arizona's history and strengthen community engagement, including recruiting newsletter subscribers and sending follow-up communications to attendees.
- Community Engagement and Historical Events Community-Based Cultural & Historical EngagementParticipates in community events such as the AZ250 Traveling Museum at Red Mountain Library to celebrate Arizona's history and strengthen community engagement, including recruiting newsletter subscribers and sending follow-up communications to attendees.
- Community Engagement and Local Event Participation Community-Based Cultural & Historical EngagementParticipates in local community events like the AZ250 Traveling Museum to celebrate Arizona's history and strengthen community engagement, including recruiting newsletter subscribers and sending follow-up communications to attendees.
- Financial Contributions to Charitable Organizations Local Community GrantmakingProvides financial support to various charitable organizations, including Child Crisis Arizona, NovaHope Foundation, House of Refuge, and YMCA, for their missions and improvement projects.
- Financial Support for Community Organizations Local Community GrantmakingProvides financial contributions to various community organizations, including Child Crisis Arizona ($2,000), NovaHope Foundation ($2,000), House of Refuge ($3,596.93), and YMCA ($2,000) for holiday and improvement projects.
- Financial Support for Community Organizations Local Community GrantmakingProvides financial contributions to various community organizations, including Child Crisis Arizona, NovaHope Foundation, House of Refuge, and YMCA, to support their missions and improvement projects.
- Food Collection and Distribution Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsCollects nonperishable and canned food items for local food banks, including during events like the Spring Olympics. Also provides financial support to food pantries like 7th Street Food Pantry and Outreach.
- Food Collection and Distribution Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsCollects nonperishable and canned food items for local food banks and provides financial support to food pantries, such as $5,000 to 7th Street Food Pantry and Outreach.
- Food Collection and Support for Food Banks Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsCollects nonperishable and canned food items for local food banks, including during events like the Spring Olympics, and provides financial support to organizations like the 7th Street Food Pantry and Outreach.
- International Development Projects Clean Water Access InitiativesSupports international development projects, including a Global Grant with Aqua Africa to provide clean water in Kenya, the installation of environmentally safe latrine systems in South Africa, and the Crutches 4 Africa mission to deliver mobility devices in Kenya.
- International Development Projects Clean Water Access InitiativesSupports international projects such as providing clean water to a community in Kenya through a Global Grant with Aqua Africa, installing environmentally safe latrine systems in South Africa, and contributing to polio eradication efforts through The Rotary Foundation.
- International Humanitarian Projects Clean Water Access InitiativesSupports international projects such as providing clean water to a community in Kenya ($70,500 transferred for a Global Grant), polio eradication efforts ($1,000), and the installation of environmentally safe latrine systems in South Africa ($2,500).
- Scholarship Program for Westwood High School Students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards annual scholarships to students at Westwood High School, including $10,000 in scholarships to five graduates and a graduation gift to a top student attending ASU.
- Scholarship Program for Westwood High School Students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards annual scholarships to students at Westwood High School, including $10,000 in scholarships to five graduates, and provides graduation gifts to top students participating in their programs.
- Support for Eagle Scout Projects Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsAwards financial contributions to individual Boy Scouts for their Eagle Scout projects.
- Support for Hearing Health in Guaymas, Mexico Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsFunds the Gift of Hearing Project in Guaymas, Mexico, providing ongoing mini clinics to improve hearing health for patients (232 served) and training Mexican doctors on advanced testing. This includes financial support for project expenses.
- Support for Hearing Health in Guaymas, Mexico Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsFunds the Gift of Hearing Project in Guaymas, Mexico, providing ongoing mini clinics to improve hearing health for patients (232 served) and training Mexican doctors on advanced testing. This includes reimbursement for member expenses related to the mission.
- Support for Hearing Health in Guaymas, Mexico Cross-Border Hearing Health ClinicsFunds the Gift of Hearing Project in Guaymas, Mexico, providing ongoing mini clinics to improve hearing health for patients and training Mexican doctors on advanced testing. This project served 232 patients.
- Support for Mobility Device DistributionProvides financial support to Rotary District 5495 ($6,000) for the Crutches 4 Africa mission, which delivers mobility devices to those in need in Kenya.
- Support for Mobility Device DistributionSupports Rotary District 5495's mission of delivering mobility devices to those in need in Kenya through the Interact District Council Crutches 4 Africa program.
- Support for Refugee FamiliesReimburses members for expenses related to joint club projects, such as relocating refugee families.
- Support for Refugee FamiliesReimburses members for expenses related to joint club projects, such as relocating a refugee family.
- Support for Refugee FamiliesReimburses members for expenses related to joint club projects to relocate refugee families.
- Support for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Comfort and Care Kits DistributionCollects twin-size bedding for Sleep in Heavenly Peace and reimburses members for expenses related to purchasing bedding supplies for this project.
- Support for The Rotary FoundationProvides financial contributions to The Rotary Foundation for polio eradication efforts and to fund Global Grants in Mexico.
- Support for Vocational Education Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationProvides financial support to The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona ($6,500) to offer vocational education grants to individuals at or below 150% of the published poverty levels for Arizona.
- Vocational Education Grants Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationSupports The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona to provide vocational education grants to individuals at or below 150% of the published poverty levels for Arizona.
- Vocational Education Grants Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationProvides financial support to The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona to offer vocational education grants to individuals at or below 150% of the published poverty levels for Arizona.
capacity building · 3
- Sponsorship and Support for Interact Clubs Rotary Youth Leadership ProgramsSponsors the Interact Club at Westwood High School, enabling them to receive Arizona state tax credit funds, and provides financial support for Interact members to attend RYLA and the Interact District Conference. Also incentivizes Interact member activity with gift cards.
- Support for Interact Clubs Rotary Youth Leadership ProgramsSponsors the Interact Club at Westwood High School, enabling them to receive Arizona state tax credit funds. Also provides financial support for Interact members to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and the Interact District Conference, and incentivizes member activity.
- Support for Youth Programs and Leadership Development Rotary Youth Leadership ProgramsSponsors the Interact Club at Westwood High School, provides financial support for Interact members to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and the Interact District Conference, and offers incentives for Interact member activity.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- Aligning activities with Rotary International's Avenues of Service and Areas of Focus rotary_international_frameworkThe organization structures its charitable and fundraising activities to support the established Avenues of Service and Areas of Focus defined by Rotary International, ensuring alignment with the broader organizational mission.
- Alignment with Rotary International’s Strategic Framework rotary_international_frameworkImplements programs and fundraising efforts that align with Rotary International's Avenues of Service and Areas of Focus to ensure coherence and maximize impact.
- Alignment with Rotary International’s strategic framework rotary_international_frameworkGuides local programming and fundraising by adhering to Rotary International’s Avenues of Service and Areas of Focus, ensuring coherence with global service priorities.
- Building capacity and providing unified support for district clubs capacity building for district clubsThe organization emphasizes adaptability and flexibility, establishing a unified district governor line with defined roles, responsibilities, training, and procedures to effectively support clubs within the district.
- Capacity Building for Local Clubs capacity building for district clubsStrengthens district-level clubs by establishing clear roles, training, and procedures, supported by a unified leadership structure to ensure adaptability and long-term sustainability.
- Capacity building for district-level club support capacity building for district clubsStrengthens local Rotary clubs by establishing clear roles, training, and procedures under a unified district leadership structure, emphasizing adaptability and operational consistency.
- Community Engagement Through Experiential Activation community-engagement-through-experiential-boothsUses interactive, branded experiences at public events to engage community members, raise awareness, and share Rotary's mission in a memorable way.
- Community Event Fundraising with Dual Purpose community_event_fundraisingOrganizes competitive and engaging community events that simultaneously foster fellowship and collect food or resources for charitable causes.
- Community event fundraising with dual purpose community_event_fundraisingOrganizes competitive and engaging community events that simultaneously foster fellowship and generate food donations, combining social connection with charitable impact.
- Engaging the community through experiential branding at public events community-engagement-through-experiential-boothsThe organization uses branded photo experiences at public events as a method to engage community members, share Rotary's story, and increase visibility.
- Experiential outreach to share Rotary's mission community-engagement-through-experiential-boothsEngages the public at events through branded, interactive photo experiences that serve as storytelling tools to increase awareness and connection with Rotary’s service mission.
- Fostering youth development through international and service-oriented initiatives youth_developmentThe organization focuses on being international, youth-driven, and service-oriented to develop young individuals.
- Incentivized Membership Engagement community_engagementEncourages member participation and recruitment by offering financial incentives for purchasing Rotary license plates, linking personal action to organizational growth.
- Incentivized membership engagement through license plate promotion community_engagementEncourages member advocacy and recruitment by offering financial incentives for purchasing Rotary license plates, linking individual action to broader membership growth.
- Leveraging State Tax Credit Programs for Service Funding tax_credit_fundraisingUtilizes Arizona’s tax credit program to generate funding for youth service initiatives, increasing community participation in giving while directly supporting extracurricular programs.
- Leveraging community events for fundraising and fellowship community_event_fundraisingThe organization organizes competitive and enjoyable community events that serve the dual purpose of fostering fellowship among participants and collecting food for charitable causes.
- Leveraging state tax credit programs for youth funding tax_credit_fundraisingUtilizes Arizona’s tax credit system to raise funds for youth extracurricular programs, particularly through sponsorship of Interact Clubs, enabling donors to redirect tax liabilities to community service initiatives.
- Utilizing state tax credits to fund youth programs tax_credit_fundraisingThe organization uses Arizona's state tax credit program as a mechanism to secure funding for youth extracurricular activities, specifically through sponsored Interact Clubs.
- Youth Development Through Service-Oriented Programs youth_developmentBuilds youth leadership and engagement by supporting youth-driven, service-oriented initiatives such as Interact Clubs, fostering international awareness and vocational development.
- Youth development through international and service-oriented engagement youth_developmentFocuses on cultivating youth leadership by promoting international perspectives, service-mindedness, and active participation in community projects.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
College Bound
Mentorship and financial support for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds pursuing higher education
Hearing Project
Provides hearing screenings and hearing aids to individuals in need
McKinney Vento Program
Supports homeless and at-risk youth in school through mentorship, supplies, and advocacy
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Annual volunteer effort during the holiday season to support Salvation Army fundraising
relationships · 30
who they work with
- 7th Street Food Pantry and Outreach Partner — Received $5,000 to provide support for their mission of providing food for those in need.
- ABC 15 Partner — Christel Bell, an investigative reporter for ABC 15's "Let ABC Know" group, was a speaker at a meeting, and her producer and film crew made a segment about her visit.
- ABC 15 Partner — Hosted Christel Bell, an investigative reporter for ABC 15's "Let ABC Know" group, as a speaker at a meeting.
- ASU Rotaract Partner — Supports the ASU Rotaract program.
- Aqua Africa Partner — Collaborated on a Global Grant project started in 2018 to provide a source of clean water for a community in Kenya.
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters Partner — Potential member Erica McBeth has long been involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters as a Big Sister.
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Partner — Matches donations to The Rotary Foundation's Polio Plus program $2 for $1.
- Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Received $2,000 to support their mission of supporting safe environment for children in Arizona.
- City of Mesa Partner — Collaborated with the City of Mesa to support the AZ250 Traveling Museum event.
- Gilbert RC Partner — Dave and Tara Dakus from Gilbert RC attended a meeting.
- Gilbert Rotary Club Partner — Announced the Gilbert Rotary Club's annual tea.
- Greg Stanton Partner — Featured speaker at an offsite meeting
- House of Refuge Partner — Received $3,596.93 to support the costs of a District Grant improvement project at their facility.
- Mesa Public Library Partner — Partnered with Mesa Public Library to host the AZ250 Traveling Museum at Red Mountain Library.
- Mesa West Rotary Foundation, Inc. Partner — The funding and fundraising arm of the Mesa West Rotary Club.
- NovaHope Foundation Partner — Received $2,000 to support their work to enable patient digital access.
- Queen Creek Rotary Club Partner — Mike Flores is a member of the Queen Creek Rotary Club.
- Rotary District 5495 Partner — Received funds to support Interact District Council Crutches 4 Africa mission, registration of Interact Members for RYLA, and registration of Interact members for Interact District Conference.
- Salvation Army Partner — Supports the Salvation Army's youth programs.
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace Partner — Collects twin-size bedding for the organization.
- The Rotary Foundation Partner — Matches member donations to The Rotary Foundation with recognition points for Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
- The Rotary Foundation Partner — Transferred management of funds for a Global Grant to the District Foundation Committee and provided funds to support polio eradication and a Global Grant in Mexico.
- The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Partner — Encourages members to support its Annual Fund and Polio Plus initiatives.
- The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona Partner — Received $6,500 to support their mission of providing vocational education grants.
- The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA) Partner — Encourages members to support its vocational education grants for Arizona residents.
- Westwood High School Partner — Awarded scholarships to five graduates.
- Westwood High School Partner — Sponsors an Interact Club at the high school and awards scholarships to its students.
- Westwood High School Partner — Sponsors the Interact Club at Westwood High School.
- YMCA Partner — Received $2,000 to support Holiday and improvement projects at their Mesa facility.
- food bank Partner — Recipient of nonperishable food collected during the Spring Olympics event.