Making a Difference Together

At Rotary, we focus on community service to foster social justice awareness and practice empathetic volunteering that creates lasting change.

Social Justice

We believe everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities, regardless of background or circumstances. Through our community service initiatives, we strive to raise awareness of social justice issues and advocate for positive change. From promoting access to education and healthcare to combating poverty and discrimination, we work to create a more equitable world for all.

Empathetic Volunteering

Empathetic Volunteering Empathy lies at the heart of everything we do. By putting ourselves in others' shoes and truly understanding their needs and challenges, we can better serve our communities and make a meaningful impact. Our volunteers engage in mindful volunteering, listening to community members, and working alongside them to develop sustainable solutions that address their unique circumstances and aspirations.

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you're passionate about social justice, eager to volunteer, or want to give back to your community, there's a place for you at Rotary! Together, we can build a more inclusive, compassionate, and resilient world for generations.

Our Community Partners

The Portland Rotary Club is an active partner of many local organizations, providing Service Above Self whenever and wherever possible.
For over 55 years, Transition Projects has delivered life-saving and life-changing assistance to some of Portland’s most vulnerable residents.
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NAYA Family Center provides culturally-specific programs and services that guide our people in the direction of personal success and balance through cultural empowerment.

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Meals on Wheels supports seniors’ well-being with nutritious meals, social connections, and essential support for independence.
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New Avenues for Youth is a Portland nonprofit committed to preventing and addressing youth homelessness.
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LEAP creates opportunities for healing and growth through immersive wilderness programs that support people affected by significant health issues, psychological distress, and socioeconomic adversity.
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Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore our community service projects and discover how you can get involved today. Together, we can create positive change and leave a lasting impact on our communities and beyond.
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Partners We Support

See Us in Action

Committee asks to keep second monthly meal at Doreen’s …

The Community Service Committee has successfully completed a three-month trial of a “second” meal at Transition Projects, Doreen’s Place. We are requesting additional funds to ...
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Pearl Fund benefits from Marathon volunteerism

Over 40 volunteers from Pearl Rotary, including spouses, relatives and friends, provided water and electrolytes Sunday morning, October 4, during the annual Portland Marathon. PPRC’s ...
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Travelganza profits net $37,200 boost to Pearl Fund

The Travelganza Raffle results are in: the ’26 fundraiser netted nearly $37.2K for Pearl Rotary’s non-profit Pearl Fund. That’s $8K above last year’s gains. PPRC’s ...
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Committee asks to keep second monthly meal at Doreen’s …

The Community Service Committee has successfully completed a three-month trial of a “second” meal at Transition Projects, Doreen’s Place. We are requesting additional funds to ...
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Pearl Fund benefits from Marathon volunteerism

Over 40 volunteers from Pearl Rotary, including spouses, relatives and friends, provided water and electrolytes Sunday morning, October 4, during the annual Portland Marathon. PPRC’s ...
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