University Sunrise Rotary Club

University Sunrise Rotary: People of Action serving our community. We support food drives, Teen Feed, Mainstay & TINFA

The University Sunrise Rotary Club is a vibrant community of local leaders and professionals in Seattle dedicated to the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self.” Meeting weekly, the club blends a passion for humanitarian action with a high-energy, welcoming atmosphere that fosters both personal growth and lasting friendships.

Our Core Values

• Service: We believe in taking hands-on action to solve local and global challenges.
• Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards through the Rotary Four-Way Test—ensuring our actions are truthful, fair, and beneficial to all.
• Diversity & Fellowship: We celebrate diverse perspectives and build strong communal bonds through collaboration.
• Impact: We prioritize sustainable, measurable changes in the communities we touch.

Who We Serve

Our club’s outreach spans from the heart of the University District to international borders:

• Youth & Education: We support local students through literacy programs and hunger initiatives like Packs for Kids.
• Local Nonprofits: We provide grants and volunteer hours to organizations such as Outdoors for All and We Heart Seattle.
• The Vulnerable: We partner with the University District Food Bank and other social services to support neighbors experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.
• International Communities: Through the Rotary Foundation, we contribute to global efforts such as the eradication of Polio and providing clean water access in developing regions.

Whether we are hosting our signature Big Taste fundraiser or rolling up our sleeves for a community cleanup, University Sunrise Rotary is committed to being a "People of Action" in the Pacific Northwest.