Leaders. Ideas. Action.
Whittier Sunrise Rotarians have been making real, lasting contributions to Whittier and the world since 1958. Here’s some of what we’ve done, and what your support makes possible.
Investing in Whittier’s young people
Battle of the Bands
Six high school jazz bands compete for cash prizes at Whittier High School while local service clubs and charities team up. 60% of proceeds go to the bands or participating service clubs; 40% sends students to RYLA.
RYLA, Interact & Rotaract
We send students to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp, sponsor the Interact club at California High School, and support Rotaract at Whittier College.
High School Speech Contest
Giving students a stage to build the communication skills every leader needs.
Honoring Whittier’s Best Teachers
Recognizing the educators who shape our community’s kids.
Serving right here in Whittier
Rotary EcoAction Day
Together with the Rotary Club of Whittier, Amigos de los Rios and the East Whittier City School District, we planted a native butterfly garden at Ocean View Elementary, joined by Cub Scouts and Whittier College students.
All-Star Classic
Supporting local high school baseball and softball through the All-Star Classic.
Community Dental Clinic
Helping neighbors access dental care they might otherwise go without.
Making a difference around the world
Arusha Literacy Project
Children in Arusha were learning English from outdated, culturally unfamiliar library books. Our Passport member Wandi Steward donated 88 culturally appropriate books to start a library at the Hockey Hearts Children’s Home, and we joined Arusha Clock Tower Rotary to put Mashujaa wa Afrika (Heroes of Africa) into the hands of up to 600 children.
Rotoplast 2020
Supporting the Rotoplast reconstructive surgery mission in Firozabad, India, in February–March 2020.
End Polio Now
As part of Rotary International, we’ve helped reduce polio cases by more than 99.9% worldwide.
Help us do more.
Every project here was made possible by members, partners and donors. Join them.