A Rotary Global Service Club.
Based in Newport Beach, California, and serving far beyond it. We build lasting peace through projects that restore the planet and strengthen communities, working hand in hand with Rotary clubs around the world.
Local club, worldwide reach
We don’t just support projects overseas. We design them with partner clubs, measure them honestly and share them so any club can take them further.
Partners in peace
Since 2017 we have partnered with the Institute for Economics & Peace, helping Rotary clubs host workshops that teach communities about Positive Peace.
Projects with partner clubs
From Panama to India and Indonesia, our projects are planned and carried out with Rotary clubs on the ground.
Open models
Every project we start is documented and shared, so other clubs can adopt it, adapt it and grow it at home.
4-7-8-17
Developed by club members Steve and Don Bender, the 4-7-8-17 framework checks every project against four standards at once, so it is true, fair and built to last.
The Four-Way Test
Rotary’s ethical test for everything we do.
Areas of Focus
Rotary’s seven causes.
Pillars of Positive Peace
From the Institute for Economics & Peace.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The world’s shared blueprint.
Rotary Reefs
In Bocas del Toro, Panama, the club is restoring coral reefs while creating work for local women and Indigenous Ngäbe communities.
- A 110 square meter coral bank installed to grow and outplant coral
- Second place in the #IFixThePlanet challenge, 2021
- Paired with beach and underwater cleanups and fluoride dental care
Where we serve
The Lionfish Project
Tackling invasive lionfish to protect Caribbean reefs in Panama.
lionfishproject.org PeacebuildingDemocracy in a Box
Tools that help communities practice fair, open and peaceful civic participation.
democracyinabox.us HungerMeals in a Box
Food drives for Orange County’s homeless veterans, sponsored by our club.
mealsinabox.org HealthAyuda International
Free dental care for underserved children since 1967, in California and around the world.
ayudaint.org HealthOral Hygiene Initiative
A classroom program that builds healthy habits and teaches children to rethink sugary drinks.
oralhygieneinitiative.org EducationGrowing Green Leaders
A youth climate challenge for classrooms across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
growinggreenleaders.org TravelVolunteer Tourism
Service trips to Panama where volunteers plant trees, outplant coral and give back.
volunteertourism.org NetworkBuilding Bridges Through Rotary
Our umbrella for cross-border projects with clubs from Germany to Indonesia.
buildingbridgesthroughrotary.org Network100 Projects in 100 Countries
A countdown sharing Rotary projects from around the world, leading to the 2027 Rose Parade.
100projects100countries.orgCloser to home, the club also supports veterans, Ukraine relief and RYLA scholarships for young leaders.
Service, in pictures
Serve with us, from anywhere
Become a member
Join a club whose members work on projects around the world, and connect with Rotary clubs everywhere you travel.
Partner your club
Rotary clubs can adopt one of our project models or build a new one with us through Rotary Global Grants.
Volunteer
Join a service trip, help at a local food drive, or lend your skills to a project that matters to you.
Let’s build something that lasts.
Members, partner clubs and volunteers are all welcome. Tell us where you are and what you would like to do.
steve@stevebender.net
2901 W Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California