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President Cecilia Orozco
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NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
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CARE Court
Friday, September 25
Meeting at La Strada
2215 S. Church Lane, San Pablo
CARE Court
Tamina Alon
CARE is a collaborative court to support eligible community members in need of mental health care and other resources to live safely and independently. CARE Court is voluntary. The CARE Court team connects CARE participants to essential services like behavioral health care, alcohol and drug support, vocational training, and housing & benefits application assistance through a voluntary CARE Agreement or Plan that is overseen by a dedicated Judge. CARE offers individualized support for CARE participants to assist and empower them in their path to recovery, stability and independence.
Continue reading →ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
A huge welcome to Debra Mipos, our newest Richmond Rotary member.
TGIFF at Elevation 66
Friday, September 25
Join us for TGIFF at Elevation 66
10082 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
Sponsored by Berkeley Rotary Club
Continue reading →2026 Rosie Gala United We Rise: 250 Years of American Spirit, Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 4:30 – 8:30 PM
On behalf of Rosie the Riveter Trust, we are pleased to extend a special invitation for you to join us for the 2026 Rosie Gala: United We Rise – 250 Years of American Spirit on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 4:30 – 8:30 PM at the Hilton Concord.
Continue reading →Spirit & Soul Festival
Saturday, August 29
Downtown Richmond
Macdonald Avenue & Marina Way
Rotarians at Work!! Richmond Rotarians showed up to work and support Richmond Main Streets’ 17th Annual Spirit and Soul Festival. Rotary was one of many sponsors of this community event. Congrats to Rotarian and RMS Executive Director Sarah Wally and her staff team and volunteers on a beautiful day in downtown Richmond. With Rotarians Ruthie Abelson, Jan Brown, Shawn Dunning, Zee Handoush, Rhonda Harris, Don Lau, and Alyssa Padia.
Continue reading →PROJECTS
Care and Share fundraiser for RotaCare West Contra Costa
On August 9, the six BARSHEEP clubs of Rotary District 5160 hosted Care and Share, bringing together Rotarians and guests for an afternoon in support of RotaCare West Contra Costa Free Clinic.
The event paid special tribute to Berkeley Rotarian Dr. Pate Thomson, founding physician of RotaCare WCC, with music, personal reflections, and recognition of his extraordinary service, including commendations from elected leaders.
One of the most moving moments was a testimonial from Sharda Parajuli, who contracted polio as a child and received care and new leg braces through the clinic.
The fundraising results were remarkable: more than $120,000 was raised in sponsorships before the event, with tickets, pledges, raffles, and other contributions adding more than $50,000 on the day. A final total will be announced once outstanding pledges are received.
The event was the result of nine months of planning, collaboration, and generosity, including the volunteer efforts of over 75 BARSHEEP Rotarians. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, talent, sponsorships, donations, and enthusiasm to make Care & Share possible.
Donations are still welcome. If you’d like to support RotaCare WCC, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7SBWYRJ2GRVXJ
Continue reading →Rotary Club of Richmond, CA Members Volunteer at Miraflores Greenbelt Project
Tuesday, September 22
Rotarians HARD at Work! Rotarians were out in force this morning for the Miraflores Greenbelt Volunteer Work Day! Weeding, digging, trash collecting and planting. Our Rotary Centennial Project is in the final stages of completion!! Thanks to all of the Rotarians, community volunteers and City of Richmond staff who came out today. John Boychuk, Jan Brown, Tom Butt, Shawn Dunning, Don Lau, Norm Lundberg, Adam Oliver, Club President Cecilia Orozco, Nakele Rechenauer, Mey Saechao
Continue reading →Namungoona Children’s Art Center in Uganda
Update from Richmond Rotarian Tom Herriman on our Namungoona Children’s Art Center in Uganda.
Thanks Tom for your efforts in making this project come to life.
Continue reading →Peres Annual Spring Back to School event
Saturday, August 15
Annual Spring Back to School event was held today at Peres Elementary School. Rotary Volunteer Dental Clinic Director Dr Josh Rosales was there signing kids up for dental care and also had a number of raffle prizes and back to school giveaways. Rotarian and Scouting America Director Alyssa Padia was there recruiting new scouts and families. Rotary Club of Orinda President Aruna Paddatoori and member Ken Jew were there who sponsor the Peres After School Book Club along with Richmond Rotarian Don Lau.
Welcome back to school students and families.
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