When life is interrupted because an appliance is not working, the inconvenience and cost of replacement can be overwhelming and paralyzing. Continuous funding of our Neighborhood Appliance Replacement Program guarantees that a lot of families are able to maintain hope in seemingly hopeless situations.
According to Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Past President Greg Piantanida, “The goal is to make this a perpetual program, one that serves our neighbors next year and beyond. For all of us involved in this very heartening project, it is deeply gratifying to witness the immediate positive impact these appliances have on the lives of those in need in our local neighborhoods." The overall need is large and growing.
“Rod, Thank you and Rotary so much for our new stove. It’s the city of Renton and Rotary that make it possible for us youngsters to stay in our homes. Thanks again."
Howard and Shirley S.
Community Service Chair Rod Kirkwood and his energetic wife Joan have been involved with the Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Appliance Replacement Program from its beginning in 2017. In 2023, Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club was awarded the “Most Impactful Rotary Project of the Year" trophy by the Rotary District 5030 Governor. If you or somebody you know wants to learn more about qualifying for this program, you can reach us through our Contact Us page on this website.
Jubilee REACH Partnership
The stated mission of Jubilee REACH is to: “Bring healing, build community, and transform the lives of students and families in Bellevue." Located in central Bellevue, the Jubilee REACH Center is a hub of hospitality, community, and intentional care for all those who enter their doors. Ongoing free services provide holistic support for the community and are responsive to the dynamic needs of their neighbors. Bellevue Sunrise Rotary partners with Jubilee REACH in their Groceries for Families program, which provides 2,000 bags of groceries per month to families in the Bellevue area. Ken Carpenter, Executive Director of Community Care at Jubilee REACH, administers this vital program for food-challenged families, and in exchange for Bellevue Sunrise Rotary’s participation, he locates needy families for our Appliance Replacement Program. Click here or on Ken’s picture at right to view Community Service Chair Rod Kirkwood’s YouTube interview with Ken. Bellevue Sunrise Rotary donates more than $6,000 annually to the Groceries for Families program. Our club is committed to helping to eliminate hunger in our community.
Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club is partnering with Jubilee Reach in their Groceries for Families program, which provides 2,000 bags of groceries per month to families in the Bellevue area.