Projects & Impact

Service Above Self, delivered in Irvine and around the world.

For more than 30 years, Rotary Club of Irvine has funded and hands-on delivered service across four pillars — community and veterans support, health and safety, youth and education, and international impact. Every project below is powered by our members, partners, and donors.

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11 projects you can support today

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Baby Baskets for MarinesCommunity

Baby Baskets for Marines

Hand-assembled baskets with baby clothes, blankets, and essential supplies delivered to military families welcoming newborns at Camp Pendleton and to local foster youth through Mercy House.

Firefighters & OCFA Supply BasketsCommunity

Firefighters & OCFA Supply Baskets

Emergency care packages, tools, and supplies supporting Orange County Fire Authority firefighters during wildfire responses and day-to-day station operations.

Veterans Support & TransitionCommunity

Veterans Support & Transition

Care packages, quarterly drives, and community integration initiatives that help local veterans transition back to civilian life with dignity and support.

Stop the Bleed Training & KitsHealth

Stop the Bleed Training & Kits

Funding life-saving bleeding-control kits and certified emergency response training so bystanders in Irvine schools and public spaces can act in the critical minutes before first responders arrive.

Dental & Eye Mobile ClinicsHealth

Dental & Eye Mobile Clinics

Partnering with mobile healthcare providers to deliver free dental checkups, procedures, and prescription eyeglasses to underserved children and families across Orange County.

Mental Health & Wellness InitiativesHealth

Mental Health & Wellness Initiatives

Community wellness events, pet adoption drives, and awareness campaigns delivered with partners like GrowLove and the UCI and Soka Rotaract clubs.

Service Above Self (SAS) ScholarshipsYouth

Service Above Self (SAS) Scholarships

Annual scholarships awarded each spring to graduating Irvine high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and community service.

Books for Youth & LiteracyYouth

Books for Youth & Literacy

Distributing age-appropriate books and school supplies and hosting reading events to build a lifelong love of reading among underserved elementary students.

Home Building in MexicoInternational

Home Building in Mexico

Annual hands-on volunteer trips across the border to construct safe, dignified homes for families in need in partnership with our sister clubs in Mexico.

Global Health & Water GrantsInternational

Global Health & Water Grants

Matching global Rotary grants with international clubs in Kenya, Chennai, and beyond to provide clean water systems, medical equipment, and maternal healthcare.

PolioPlus — Polio EradicationInternational

PolioPlus — Polio Eradication

Contributing to Rotary International's signature global mission to eradicate polio worldwide alongside the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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100% of every designated gift funds the project you choose.

The Irvine Rotary Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your donation is tax-deductible and a receipt is issued automatically.