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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.
SE PA Peace Fellow Honored
Rotary Peace Fellow Mohammed Fakhry was recently honored by the Gillings School of Public Health of UNC-Chapel Hill, the highest-rated public health graduate program in a public university the U.S.
SE PA Member Receives Rotary’s Highest Honor
The Service Above Self Award is considered the highest honor that Rotary International can bestow on a member.
Member Profile: Donna Henry
Donna Henry, member of the Upper Darby-Lansdowne club, has been involved with Rotary Youth Exchange for many years.
Chestnut Tree Project Grows to New Heights
Four years ago, Paul Quintavalla and Lou Pace of the Broomall Rotary Club planted a dozen hybrid chestnut trees across Broomall to restore these trees to the region.
Power Up Ukraine
Four Rotary clubs are working together to Power Up Ukraine. All contributions will be used to purchase portable generators to provide backup power for critical medical equipment.
Leadership Program Provides Inspiration for Youths in SE PA
Sometimes you need some inspiration. Look no further than to the 2026 Rotary Southeastern PA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards student leaders that met on Saturday March 7, at the Penn State Great Valley!
Clean Water, Healthier Communities
Learn how Rotary focuses service initiatives and fundraising activities toward expanding access to clean water and proper sanitation.
Rotary projects around the globe
Rotary projects for March 2026 focus on community empowerment, education, and health.
Member Profile: Kaitlyn Pacheco
Meet member Kaitlyn Pacheco of West Chester Passport Rotary. An invitation to a Rotary meeting led to a life-changing experience for Kaitlyn.
Share a Bear: Bringing Comfort to Children in Need
When a child is facing fear, uncertainty, or trauma, something as simple as a soft, cuddly teddy bear offers comfort, eases anxiety, and provides a sense of security that can help a child feel safe enough to open up during difficult moments. You can Share a Bear to deliver comfort and reassurance to children when they need it most.
Rotary SE PA Foundation Supports 25 Local Food Cupboards
Guided by Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, Rotary District 7450 Gundaker Foundation donated a total of $27,000 to 25 different local food cupboards.
Rotary projects around the globe
Rotary Clubs around the world are hard at work doing good in their communities and the world. Check out what our friends have been up to.
MLK Day of Service
In honor of MLK Day 2026, Rotary members from across Southeastern PA gathered at Ann’s Heart in Phoenixville to give a treasured community space a fresh coat of care.
Our Rotary Peace Fellows: Updates
Peacebuilding is an overarching goal of Rotary, to which all its programs contribute.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Australia, China, Mexico, Philippines, and the United States.
First Rotary SE PA Member as Ambassador to WASH Action Group
Rotary member from SE PA, Thomas McKeon, has earned the honor of becoming an Ambassador for WASH-RAG, the Rotary Action Group promoting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.
Civic Organizations in Chicago Hold a Crucial Key to the UN’s Future
John Hewko: The United States officially began its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this year through a presidential executive order.
Member Profile: Tommy Denlinger
Meet a "twentysomething" financial advisor who serves as Secretary of the Conshohocken-Plymouth-Whitemarsh club.
SE PA Rotary Provides Vocational Scholarships
For the past several years, The Gundaker Foundation of Rotary District 7450 has provided deserving students in our district with the opportunity to apply for Vocational Education Scholarships.
Disease Prevention and Treatment
The Rotary theme for December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month. And Rotary International is seriously committed to those two goals. We have been fighting Polio Eradication since 1988, and we will not give up until we are in a Polio-free world.