Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary
We are "Unique"
Every Rotary club is unique, but we all share the same purpose: to bring innovative and sustainable change to improve communities worldwide.
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary unites passionate leaders to connect, engage, and make a difference. Our 70 members collaborate and partner with others to achieve results we are proud of for people we believe in.
Our service projects impact individuals of all age groups, primarily benefiting families in Lamorinda and Contra Costa County. However, our reach extends globally, particularly to Guatemala, where our initiatives aim to save lives and break the cycle of poverty. We invite you to take a moment to learn more about our diverse range of projects.
News and Press
New Rotary Project-Based Service Group seeks to engage more Orinda residents
Date: February 23, 2026
Publication: The Orinda News
Description: Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary launches a flexible, project-based service group for busy residents, offering hands-on local volunteer opportunities without weekly meetings
Woodshop program restored
Date: May 21, 2024
Broadcast: KPIX 5 News
Description: This KPIX video showcases the success of a local middle school woodshop program in Pleasant Hill. Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary led the community efforts to revive the program, with contributions from Diablo Woodworkers and Pleasant Hill Rotary. The initiative involved replenishing tools, purchasing and installing a modern and safe table saw, and organizing work parties to prepare the woodworking spaces. Over 100 students signed up for the woodworking classes, indicating its great success.
Middle School students recognized for good character
Date: March 27, 2024
Publication: Lamorinda Weekly
Description: Nine students who have demonstrated truthfulness, fairness, kindness, and service to others were recently recognized and honored. These individuals have made a positive impact on those around them and were nominated by their teachers. The awards aim to inspire and support youth wellness.
Free community service for older adults
Date: January 3, 2024
Publication: Lamorinda Weekly
Description: The Rotary HOME Team program by Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary supports older adults with home maintenance and companionship. Volunteers address minor repairs, build relationships, and ensure seniors can age gracefully at home.
New refrigerated van donated to White Pony Express
Date: August 16, 2023
Publication: Lamorinda Weekly
Description: Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary led a project to purchase a new refrigerated delivery van, raising over $90,000, which funded the vehicle and installation of a refrigeration unit. The new van allows WPE to expand its reach and deliver more healthy food to those that need it most.
Rotary International's top honor goes to one of our own
Date: August 2, 2023
Publication: Lamorinda Weekly
Description: Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary's Roberto Alvarez del Blanco received Rotary International's highest honor recognizing his unwavering dedication to serving others and saving lives by Hope Initiative COVID-19
New hiking trail in Moraga
Date: June 8, 2022
Publication: Lamorinda Weekly
Description: Volunteers built over one-half mile of hiking trail across Painted Rock's steep northern slope. The new trail takes visitors from the top of Painted Rock northerly to hundreds of adjacent acres that will open to the public in the near future. Funding for the project was provided by Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary. We provided some volunteers too!
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary makes vital donations to Putnam Clubhouse
Date: May 12, 2021
Publication: Lamorinda Weekly
Description: Raise your hand if you know what a "blackboard" is. Those who know went to school ages ago. They also know what chalk is. What they may not know, however, is what an "interactive whiteboard" is. Also known as an "electronic smartboard," not only is it white in color, it also incorporates technology that enables its use as a remote learning tool.
Honoring frontline workers, supporting Orinda restaurants
Date: April 2021
Publication: The Orinda News
Description: Emergency vehicles deliver patients to local hospitals all too often but a 1971 Ford fire engine unloaded a very different cargo on March 16. Owned by Michael Karp of Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill, the fire truck carried 250 boxed meals from various Orinda restaurants, 250 gratitude cards colored by local school children and a floral arrangement from the Orinda Garden Club to Concord’s John Muir Medical Center.
Watch the video below to learn more about what we do.
Related Organizations
Rotary International
The Rotary Foundation
Rotary District 5160
The Global Impact Group