Every Thursday, Rotary Club of Hilo members come together through our Go Cook ʻUm program to prepare homemade lunches for residents of Hawaiʻi Island Home for Recovery (HIHR). For more than 20 years, HIHR has helped individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives through housing assistance, individualized support, and pathways toward greater stability and independence. Our weekly meal preparation is one small but meaningful way to support this important work. Through good food, friendship, and a little aloha, our Rotarians demonstrate what Service Above Self looks like in action — neighbors helping neighbors, one meal at a time.
Learn more: [Go Cook ʻUm Program Page] | [Hawaiʻi Island Home for Recovery]
Hilo Rotary members Wally Wing and Treena Breyfogle delivered student dictionaries to third graders at Haili Christian School in Hilo this past week, helping open the door to learning, discovery, and the joy of owning a book of their own.
The Rotary Club of Hilo’s Third Grade Dictionary Project brings Rotarians into local classrooms to personally present dictionaries to students and share in the excitement of learning. More than a gift, each dictionary is a tool for curiosity, vocabulary, and confidence — one that students can take home, use with their ʻohana, and keep as their very own. Visits like this one to Haili Christian School reflect Rotary’s commitment to literacy, education, and opening doors for Hawaiʻi Island’s keiki.
Learn more about Hilo Rotary Club's Keiki Dictionary program
Hilo Rotary Club volunteered with Assistance League Hawaii members who provide our keiki with $75 gift cards they could use to buy their school clothes. Our Rotarians were at the Hilo Walmart this past Saturday, Oct 17th helping each family to buy clothes for school. So much fun and rewarding for all! #rotary
Volcano History Tour yesterday. Shout out to Liana and RC of Volcano members… they were fantastic hosts!
Residents at the Hawai’i Island Home for Recovery enjoyed a homemade spaghetti meal on Thursday courtesy of the Rotary Club of Hilo. #GoCookEm #ServiceBeyondSelf
October is Economic & Community Development month for Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Hilo is proud to partner with @TheRotaractClubofEastHawaii(UHHilo) to offer a new Professional Mentoring Program for UH Hilo students. This program will pair a student with an experienced professional leader for one-on-one mentorship to guide the student in the career of their choice. It's not too late to join for the 2026-2027 scholastic year - there are a few open spots! UH Hilo students, contact your campus Rotaract Club leadership to get started and get the mentoring your future career deserves. #serviceaboveself
It's October… and our Club welcomes three new members - Seleste Tai (center left ) Christian Morgan (center), and Emma Wright (center right.) Alongside are their sponsors left to right , Wally W. & Kelley S. also Connie I. (AG) Jen T. (Club Pres) & Beverly Heikes (DGN)
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Hilo, HI 96720
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