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Palo Alto/University Rotary Club (PAUR)
We are a dynamic and inclusive group united by a passion for service, community, and sustainability. We come together across generations to live Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.”
We support communities, address global challenges, and protect the planet—driven by purpose, compassion, and a commitment to lasting impact.
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or support our work through a donation, there are many ways to get involved. Join us for a Friday morning meeting and experience the “Maverick spirit” in action!
Our Impact
Epic Day of Service, May '25
On a beautiful Sunday, Rotarians from PAUR were joined by members of Palo Alto Rotary Club, Kiwanis- Palo Alto, East Palo Alto Bayshore Rotary Club and our Partner in Service, Grassroots Ecology at Cooley Landing for a day of service. There were 4 projects:
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a habitat restoration including weeding, watering, mulching and trash cleanup,
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fabricating 2,000 biodegradable bamboo plant marking stakes,
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assembling 25 or more gopher cages to protected new plantings from subterranean herbivory, and
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a canned food drive for the Downtown Palo Alto Food Closet.
Our website is currently in the middle of a makeover, so you may notice that some pages look a little different from others. The good news: the information is up-to-date! We appreciate your patience as our merry band of volunteers works to polish things up soon. If you have questions or suggestions, please use the Contact Form.
PAUR in Action: Stories & Updates
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Rotary Theme of the Month
Membership and New Club Development
Rotary designates a theme for each month to highlight different aspects of its mission. August’s theme, Membership and New Club Development, emphasizes welcoming new members and exploring opportunities to establish clubs in new communities, strengthening Rotary’s reach and impact worldwide.
To commemorate this month, our Membership co-chair has posted a blog on PAUR Perspectives. Please read and leave a comment.
Our committees drive PAUR’s proud legacy of service—locally and globally—through signature initiatives like BooksPlus, Environmental Impact, and Civil Discourse. From youth empowerment to healthcare, vocational support, and international outreach, there’s a way for every member to make a lasting difference. Click on each image below to learn more..
COMMUNITY SERVICE
BOOKSPLUS
CIVIL DISCOURSE
ENVIRONMENT
ROTACARE
INTERNATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
YOUTH
Become a PAUR Sponsor
Support PAUR’s programs, projects, and outreach.
We seek sponsorships from those who share our mission of service and are grateful to our member sponsors who help power it.
Sponsoring businesses are showcased here, with linked logos displayed below. Members qualify with contributions of $1,000+ and community sponsors with $2,500+.
To learn about the sponsorship options and how to sponsor click here.
Our Partners
We’re grateful for the ongoing support and collaboration of our valued Partners in Service. To learn more about them, simply hover to pause the scroll and click on any logo, on the screen, to visit their website. You will have to stop hovering to start the scroll again. This works better on a computer or tablet.