Events

• All new volunteers must complete an application. Volunteers returning to Wellspring do not need to complete the application again. Returning volunteers do need to RSVP.
• Day of clothing: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing, most tasks require lots of standing, walking, and sorting. Please dress for the weather.
• Day of tasks: Volunteers will be supporting the Family Store by sorting through clothing, toys, books, and more, or packing orders to go directly to families experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Day of tasks will vary based on greatest need at the time.

• Parking: At our facility at 1900 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144. Please park in visitor spots. Parking is available onsite, with additional parking available across the street, in the lower lot of the Japanese Presbyterian Church (Wellspring is the green X in the photo below, additional parking is the yellow X). Street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood. We do recommend carpooling when possible. Please do not leave valuables in cars – while we haven’t had problems with this yet, we are hoping to keep it that way.

• Donations: Volunteers are welcome to bring donations with them. For used items, please reference our donation guidelines. Our greatest needs are new socks and underwear. We are grateful for cash gifts to support the most critical needs across all programs.

For tickets to this and all other club events this year, please use this link: https://ourmayberry.com/campaigns/270/events

Volunteers will support the Family Store program extension, providing holiday gifts for children facing homelessness and hardship. Tasks will include sorting incoming gifts, or packing orders to go directly to families. It will include light lifting and walking. Day of tasks will vary based on our greatest needs.

We will need a list of all volunteers we should expect by December 10^th.

As always, returning volunteers will not need to complete the application again. New volunteers will need to complete the volunteer application: https://wellspringfs.org/volunteer-form/.

Additionally, we would be so grateful if Rotary or members participated in our holiday gift drive! Let me know your thoughts.

It is my pleasure to also share the Gift Drive Toolkit and additional ways to engage below. If you have any questions, please reach out anytime.

1. Share the Gift Drive toolkit and gift wish lists: This webpage is a one-stop shop for everything gift drive! Please share the flyer at your local coffee shop, host a drive with your sports team or at your office, and activate your network for this critical effort.  
2. Bring a new and unwrapped gift: Help us ensure every child we serve has something special this holiday season. We welcome toys, books, and gifts for children of all ages, with babies, toddlers, and teens being the highest needs. You can ship deliver your gift to Wellspring from November 1 – December 6. The online wish lists and print flyer linked on the drive webpage are a great starting point for gift ideas.
3. Spread the Word on Social Media: Please share our gift drive on your social platforms! The more visibility we create, the more support we can gather to make this year truly magical. Keep an eye out for posts from Wellspring throughout the season, or craft your own.
4. Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer yourself, or with a group to support the gift drive, just reach out to me. This is a cheerful and easy way to reconnect with the Wellspring mission.
5. Cash donation: A cash donation during Giving Together supports Wellspring programs year-round. Share the donation page to raise critical funds this holiday season

An additional date to keep in mind:

Change is Brewing December 10: At Reuben’s Brews in Ballard! This annual fundraiser will feature photos with Santa and a lot of cheer. Reuben’s will donate $1 to Wellspring for each pint sold, and we will have lots of fun spin-the-wheel prizes.

For tickets: https://ourmayberry.com/campaigns/270/events

As Microsoft’s vice chair and president, Brad Smith is responsible for spearheading the company’s work and representing it publicly on a wide variety of critical issues involving the intersection of technology and society, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, environmental sustainability, human rights, digital safety, immigration, philanthropy, and products and business for non-profit customers. He leads a team of roughly 2,000 business, legal and corporate affairs professionals located in 54 countries and operating in more than 120 nations.

CLICK HERE to register to attend this free event.

Please RSVP by emailing fedvadikmen@hotmail.com and submit payment via mailed check or Venmo.

Please join us as we hear from several local nonprofits in the running for this Rotary year's SRSF Community Impact Grant related to this year's theme: The Vitality of Downtown. This event is free to attend for members; light refreshments will be provided. Free for club members to attend! CLICK HERE TO RSVP

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Featuring Dorothy Bullitt, Bill Center, Mary Goldie, and Lisa Mayfield

There is a hard deadline to register for this event. Please make sure to register by CLICKING HERE (scroll down to the February 12 event). The event ticket purchase window will close Friday, February 7 at noon.

A panel led by Jon Scholes and Bob Davidson will be moderated by Mark Wright to learn about the new waterfront and things to come.

Please purchase tickets for this event via the Our Mayberry link: https://ourmayberry.com/campaigns/270/events

Chief Scoggins has more than 30 years of experience in the fire service. He started his firefighting career as a member of the United States Air Force where he served as a firefighter. In 1989, Scoggins joined the Glendale Fire Department where he advanced through the ranks serving as Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief and in 2008 being named as Fire Chief. Scoggins has a Master’s degree in Public Administration received from Cal State University Long Beach and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Cal State University Los Angeles. He also has an Associate of Science degree in Fire Technology from Glendale Community College. In April 2015, Scoggins became the Chief of the Seattle Fire Department.

Only open to members, guests of members, and visiting Rotarians. Please email mary@seattlerotary.org for more details.

To register to attend, please make sure you RSVP and pay using this link: https://ourmayberry.com/campaigns/270/events

This evening will feature light bites, a cash bar, and a presentation from club member and National Speakers Association President Anna Liotta!

Join the Seattle Rotary Mariners for the Spring 2025 Puget Sound Maritime luncheon featuring guest speaker Steve Nevey of Washington State Ferries. To purchase your tickets to attend, please CLICK HERE.

https://ourmayberry.com/campaigns/270/events

Christina Owen is the Director of University of Washington Botanic Gardens overseeing the programming and plant collections at the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture. She has a PhD in evolutionary genetics of flowering plants from the University of Washington. Prior to joining the Botanic Gardens, she spent 11 years as a Senior Program Officer in Agricultural Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She will share the exciting changes coming to the Botanic Gardens organization and the future of Seattle’s arboretum and botanic gardens.

Please pre-purchase your tickets by CLICKING HERE.

CLICK HERE to email Jared Grose to RSVP to attend!

Join Rotarians for a morning of education and action along the Duwamish River! Learn more about the EPA's efforts to clean-up the Duwamish and then don your work gloves to help plant native trees and pull invasive plants. Plan to stay for lunch at 12 noon. 

Please bring your favorite work gloves, boots that can withstand the mud, and water.🌱

Contact Cathy for questions and more information.

PeaceTrees Vietnam - headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam - is dedicated to addressing the legacy of the U.S-Vietnam War through mine action, community assistance, and citizen diplomacy. In partnership with Vietnamese leadership and local communities, PeaceTrees safely clears land of explosive remnants of war and supports community-led education and economic development initiatives so that future generations can thrive.

CLICK HERE to register by scrolling down to the May 7 event listing.

Volunteer Painting Party! Help us brighten up the Wellspring Lobby!

Where: Wellspring’s Rotary Service Center for Families 1900 Rainier Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Who: Up to 10 volunteers from Seattle 4 Rotary

Join us for a fun and meaningful morning as we give the Wellspring lobby a fresh new look with a couple of coats of paint. Your time and talent will help us create a welcoming space for the families we serve! RSVP: Email volunteer@wellspringfs.org by May 5th

What to Wear:

· Clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on (work pants, shirts, closed-toe shoes)

· Optional apron or smock for extra coverage

· Hair tied back or under a cap

What to Expect:

· Standing and light physical activity for 3 hours

· Ladder use may be needed (comfort with ladders is a plus!)

· All painting supplies provided, including disposable gloves and face masks

· Wellspring will provide snacks and beverages

Ready to Join? If you haven’t volunteered with us before, please fill out our volunteer form: www.wellspringfs.org/volunteer-form/

Questions or to RSVP by May 5th Email us at volunteer@wellspringfs.org. Space is limited!

Let’s roll up our sleeves and paint with purpose!

CLICK HERE and scroll down to the May 14 event listing to purchase tickets.

Look forward to the sequel to last year's waterfront tour, guided by our very own Bob Donegan.

Last year we walked south - and this year we will meet Ivar's Acres of Clams on Pier 54 and walk North

Followed by food, drinks, and (hopefully!) a great Seattle sunset at Ivar's!

Start Walking Tour: 4:30PM (in front of Ivar's)

Start Appetizers and Drinks @ Ivar's: 6:00PM

Location: Ivar's Acres of Clams

1001 Alaskan Way Suite 102

COME FOR THE WALK (@ 4:30PM) OR MEET FOR FOOD AND DRINKS (@ 6:00PM)

SEE YOU THERE!