Connections

Widening the network, extending our reach

Richmond Rotary's Contributions

Since 1920, Richmond Rotary has supported education, the arts, youth development and the needs of the West County community. Our 2006 - '07 charitable giving is summarized here to encourage better understanding of Rotary and its commitment to the community. Through Rotary International, we beyond West County to work with Rotarians around the world on global impact projects like Rotary Polio Plus and the Rotary World Peace Fellows.

 

A race against time to save Bay Area endangered species

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) contains more endangered species than any other national park in continental North America. The GGNRA Big Year is an event aimed at helping participants see and learn to protect the 33 species—mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and plants— that have been on the brink of extinction. Find out more.

 

The Population Growth Factor

"Humanity is approaching a crisis point with respect to the interlocking issues of population, environment, and development... The goal should be zero population growth within the lifetime of our children." (F. Graham Smith, 1994) Quoted by Dr. Martha Campbell, President of Venture Strategies for Health and Development. View her Richmond Rotary presentation, 8/10/07.

 

Greater Richmond Interfaith Program

GRIP is an interfaith, interracial coalition of 39 member congregations working together to address critical issues of human dignity and social justice in West Contra Costa County. For the last 40 years GRIP has been providing the Contra Costa homeless population with food, shelter, and supportive services.

 

Tuberculosis: A Global Epidemic

Tuberculosis, now rare in the United States, is on the upswing in other parts of the world. On July 21, 2006, Dr. Sundari Mase gave a presentation about the "White Death" that was once a great plague of antiquity. Today Dr. Mase is working to eliminate its new form, Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis, along the US/Mexico border. View presentation.

 

The 1200 Foundation

The 1200 Foundation improves the lives of the working poor by supporting skill development and self-help programs that provide the skills needed to move into the middle class. Founded by Richmond native Les Ellis and supported by other locals like former mayor Rosemary Corbin, the Foundation builds social programs that are both effective and efficient. Recommended for Rotary Club presentations.