Rotary Community Heroes of Hope
Introducing "Rotary Community Heroes of Hope" - a podcast dedicated to showcasing the profound impact of Rotary in District 5330 and beyond. Join us as we explore the remarkable stories of rotary heroes and initiatives that are transforming communities and creating hope around the world.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Uniting for Life: Rotary's Role in Boosting Blood Donations and Vital Community Support
What happens when a community unites to support life-saving initiatives? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Kevin Taylor from the Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Club, alongs…
Heroes of Hope: Rotary's United Response to Southern California's Devastating Fires
Discover the heroic efforts of Rotarians in Southern California as they tackle the challenges posed by the devastating Lion and Airport fires. Join us, Jamie Zinn and Judy Zolfakar, alo…
Illuminating Hope: Rotary's Solar-Powered Support for Ukraine's Resilience
What if a simple device could be a beacon of hope in times of despair? Today, we have the privilege of sharing Andy Lennick's extraordinary journey—a story rooted in personal history an…
Uniting for Change: Rotary's Global Efforts in Supporting Honduras Communities
Can the spirit of collaboration and service truly transcend borders and transform lives? On this episode of Rotary Heroes of Hope, we share the awe-inspiring stories of Rotarians like R…
Empowering Future Leaders: PRYDE Program’s Impact and Rotary Volunteers' Heroism
Discover how seventh graders can blossom into future leaders as Jackie Chapman from the Desert Hot Springs Rotary Club shares the secrets behind the life-changing PRYDE program on this …
Transforming Lives with Orthopedic Care: The Rotary Club's Inspiring Global Collaboration
What if a single project could change lives and unite communities across the globe? Join us as we explore this reality with Biren Shukla, past president of the City of Corona Rotary Clu…
Making Math Exciting: The Legacy and Impact of Coachella Valley's Math Field Day
Ever wondered how math can be both fun and competitive? Join us on this episode of Rotary Heroes of Hope as we spotlight the Math Field Day initiative in the Coachella Valley! Hosted by…
From Dialysis Machines to Global Audits: Dr. Kalfas' Rotary Adventure
What does it take to transform communities through heartfelt service and diligent stewardship? Join us on the Rotary Heroes of Hope podcast as we sit down with the inspiring Dr. Helene …
Supporting Communities in Crisis: The Angels of Service Initiative by Palm Desert Rotary
Discover how community service can thrive even in the most challenging times as we spotlight the "Angels of Service" program from the Palm Desert Rotary Club. Buffy Kavaniss joins us to…
Episode 40 - Engaging Communities in Global Peace Efforts with Rotary
Discover the transformative power of the Rotary Peace Centers and the Rotary Peace Fellow Program as we sit down with Vicki Pullitz, past District Governor and Vice Chair of the Rotary …
EPISODE 39 - Reviving Community Spirit: The Story of Riverside's Show and Go
What happens when a beloved local event undergoes significant changes but still manages to captivate thousands? Join us as we sit down with Ken Gutierrez, president of the Riverside Eas…
EPISODE 38 - Project Peanut Butter's Global Impact
Can the power of one small, nutritious peanut butter product change the world? Join us to discover how Dr. Mark Maneri’s innovative ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is revolutionizi…
EPISODE 37 - Empowering Youth and Supporting Vulnerable Communities with Power Speaks Louder
Ever wondered how creativity and community service can transform lives? Join us as we sit down with visionary designer Hunter from Power Speaks Louder, who shares her incredible journey…
EPISODE 36 - Conquering Malnutrition with Project Peanut Butter and Rotary's Global Impact
Discover the groundbreaking strides in combating severe acute malnutrition as we host an insightful conversation with Dr. Mark Manary, the trailblazing mind behind Project Peanut Butter…
EPISODE 35 - The Power of Vocational Service Awards
Every community has its quiet champions, and today, we're shining the spotlight on those extraordinary individuals with Rob Haskins, president of the Murrieta Rotary Club. Prepare to be…
EPISODE 34 - Rotary International President-Elect, Stephanie Urchick on Fostering Peace and Diversity
Stephanie Urchick, Rotary International President-Elect, steps into our podcast studio, exuding the wisdom and strategy that she's poised to bring to one of the world's most impactful s…
EPISODE 33 - VTT Tours a Mission of Water and Empowerment in Thailand
Embark on a stirring journey with us, as we share the riveting tales of Rotarians embodying the spirit of 'Heroes of Hope'. Our latest episode captures the heart of true service, featur…
EPISODE 32- Vision to Learn - The Journey of Giving Kids Clear Futures with Rotary
Discover the monumental impact of providing children with the gift of sight as we're joined by the passionate Nora and Damian Carroll from Vision to Learn. Together, we uncover the star…
EPISODE 31 - Way Speech Contest
Esther Phala, the District 5330 4-Way Speech contest winner, joins the conversation about how preparing and performing in this contest changes the lives and perspectives of the students…
EPISODE 30 - iGNITE Festival -
Immediate Past District Governor Don Casper gives us a sneak peek at what the upcoming iGNITE Festival offers. This festival, which will be held at Lake Skinner on June 15th, will be op…