Charity Projects

American Cancer Society (ACS) ASC, a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization, is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. Sunrise Rotarians provide funds for, and actively participate in, the Yorba Linda Relay for... read more

American Heart Association A Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotarian's employer has as its charity of choice, the American Heart Association (AHA). He and his fellow employees have pledged $100,000 for AHA research support. In 2009, the Rotary Club donated funds for its member to participate in the "Heart Walk." More information: ... read more

Boys & Girls Clubs of Placentia –Yorba Linda Rotarians have supported this organization via unprecedented funding that has helped to establish two satellite club locations in the City of Yorba Linda and provided funding for the technology center at a third school site. Quality after-school and tutoring programs are provided at these... read more

Corazón No Borders on Dreams. No Boundaries on Hope. Corazón offers a wide variety of opportunities to volunteer and provide services to the poor. Most notably are the construction projects. Corazón has been building and repairing homes in Mexico through "Build a House in a Day" projects since its... read more

FACES Family Assessment Counseling and Educational Services (FACES), is a non-profit agency in Orange County, California, with offices serving children in single-parent homes. The mission of FACES is to provide professional counseling strategies and solutions for children caught in the crossfire of... read more

Free Wheelchair Mission More than 80,000 wheelchairs have been donated by Free Wheelchair Mission this years, all free to recipients in developing countries. Private donations cover the full cost of the $44.40 per chair. This year, Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotarians donated 500 Wheelchairs. To donate to the Free... read more

George Key School For nearly three decades Yorba Linda Rotarians have provided a holiday party for children and young adults at George Key School in Placentia. The mission of the school is to prepare students with special needs to integrate successfully into the adult world. Each December, Rotarians host a holiday... read more

Giving Children Hope This organization is dedicated to serving the poor through disaster relief, health and community development, vocational training and advocacy. Giving Children Hope distributes millions of dollars each year of life-saving products around the world through partnerships with other non-profits,... read more

Helping Our Troops, Inc. (HOT) Founded by Kristen Maddox when she was a 21-year-old college student, Helping Our Troops (HOT) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to serving those who serve our country. Maddox was looking for a way to support the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and any other country where they were... read more

Mercy House Founded in 1988, Mercy House provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations that includes families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and some who are physically... read more

Placentia / Yorba Linda Meals on Wheels This hardworking organization has, as its mission, providing nourishing meals to citizens who are unable to prepare or obtain adequate meals for themselves. Their service enables many people to remain self-sufficient in their own homes and to maintain their independence. Meals on Wheels... read more

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Yorba Linda High School Marquee In September 2009, the Members of the Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club voted unanimously to sponsor the marquee at the new Yorba Linda High School. The $30,000 gift came from the Special Projects Account of the Club's Foundation. The marquee, at the first-ever high... read more

Teen Challenge of Orange County Teen Challenge provides life-changing programs to youth and adults who have lost their way in addiction and cannot find their way out. Located in an area the police have dubbed, "Two Square Miles of Sudden Death," Orange County Teen Challenge is ideally situated to reach into drug- and... read more

The Illumination Foundation The Illumination Foundation's Stable Housing and Wrap-Around Program provides housing and comprehensive services to homeless families with children. Research has shown that vulnerable and at-risk homeless families are more responsive to interventions and social services support after they are in... read more

YMCA Orange County - Yorba Linda/Placentia Branch The YMCA is meeting community needs through its many programs ranging from childcare, after-school enrichment, youth leadership, mentoring and tutoring, sports, fitness, camping, and family support activities. Rotarians are proud to partner with the YMCA to further its mission of building strong... read more

Yorba Linda Food for Families For more than 20 years, this organization has been serving Yorba Linda families who qualify through proof of address and payroll stubs. The food bank is totally dependent upon cash contributions that are used to purchase food from the Orange County Food Bank and to purchase toiletries from... read more

Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation In 2006, the Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club established the Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation a 501 (c) 3 public charity. Proceeds from the Club's premier fundraiser, Lobsterfest, total about $80,000 per year thanks to the generosity of the event's 1,200 attendees. For 2009–10, more... read more

Yorba Linda Veterans Association Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotarians have proudly supported the efforts of the Yorba Linda Veterans Association to fund and build a memorial honoring local veterans. Yorba Linda Rotarians were among the first to fund the effort and, over the years, contributions totaling $21,000 have been provided. The... read more