The Pearl Fund
Supporting the good works of the Portland Pearl Rotary Club
Give where the need is greatest
What We Do
Neighbors, Leaders, and Problem-solvers dedicated to creating lasting change
Support the Pearl Fund
It’s time for our annual PPRC fundraising raffle!
Proceeds dedicated to helping people overcome barriers through Youth Scholarships, Youth Exchange, Street Roots, Transition Projects, Meals on Wheels, and Scouting via the Pearl Fund.
This year there are five opportunities to win a sunny vacation. Secure your tickets now and join us for a night of fellowship and fun on September 29th as we announce the winners!
International
Our worldwide efforts are tailored to empower communities, foster sustainability, and celebrate cultural diversity. Our recent projects include:
- Water & Sanitation - Aguas Calientes, Nicaragua and Kisii, Kenya
- Solar panel installation for a hospital in Kathmandu
- Kitchen equipment to equip a women’s school in Costa Rica
- Disease prevention and treatment - Nepal and Buenaventura, Colombia
- Basic education and literacy - Guatemala, Kenya, and La Guajira, Colombia
- Shelter boxes for earthquake recovery in Nepal
- Waste Picker Project in India
Community
At Rotary, we focus on community service to foster social justice awareness and practice empathetic volunteering that creates lasting change.
- Meal prep for clients of Transition Projects in Portland, OR
- NAYA Family Center
- Meals on Wheels
- New Avenues for Youth
- LEAP
- Support for Loaves and Fishes meals on wheels delivery program, Portland, OR
Youth Service
We believe in nurturing the next generation of leaders. Our youth programs are designed to help young individuals develop essential leadership skills, expand their education, and instill the value of service.
- Interact Club
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
- Scholarship funds to support students at schools in the Congo
- Scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Portland
- Scouting sponsorship
Youth Exchange
Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and learn in a different country as you seek personal growth and a better understanding of our world. Rotary Youth Exchange facilitates cultural exchange and promotes peace by offering students aged 15-19 the chance to immerse themselves in a new language and culture, becoming global citizens.