May 28, 2024 | Youth Programs
All Bainbridge Island schools have approximately 16 weeks per year of breaks. During these breaks, food from schools are no longer available to students. Rotary, in partnership with Helpline House, provides a weekly meal bag to any Bainbridge youth (ages 0-18) in...
May 10, 2024 | World Community Service
In 2017, when three Rotarians from Bainbridge Island Rotary Club visited the Kumi area of Northern Uganda and met with the Kumi Rotary Club members, our relationship with this club began. At this meeting, the Bainbridge Island Rotarians learned about the need for...
Apr 24, 2024 | Community Grants, General News
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island is pleased to announce 35 Community Grant Awards! The grant amounts range from $750 to $15,000, and support a wide array of nonprofit programs and services on Bainbridge as well as other areas in Kitsap County. Funding decisions...
Apr 18, 2024 | Youth Programs
Rotary Youth Food Committee Update: During the week of April 1st through 5th, schools on the island were closed for Spring Break, and so meal bags for youngsters in need of food were again distributed by Helpline House. The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island purchases...
Mar 26, 2024 | Huney Large Grants
Last week the Board finalized the portfolio of funding from our large grants committee for this Rotary Year. Our Huney committee is named for charter member Judd Huney and awards grants over $25,000. The recipients are: Helpline House capital project $125,000...
Feb 27, 2024 | Helping Hands
The Island has just hosted the famous Chilly Hilly. The 33-mile route is known for hills and for its winter weather. This is the 57th annual Chilly Hilly, hosted by Cascade Bicycle club. More than 2000 riders cycled their way around the Island. Rotarians from our club...