Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in Gig Harbor and surrounding communities. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are always seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
Click the links below to see our FB Page and full website.
Empty Bowls
Altrusa Gig Harbor held the annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Chapel Hill Church. 30 local potters donated over 700 handmade bowls to be sold. Eight Gig Harbor restaurants donated soup to serve to those attending. The Peninsula Youth Orchestra provided live music. In addition, we appreciated volunteer help from the local Junior ROTC, the Gig Harbor Rotary Club, and the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Gig Harbor Altrusa Foundation has $30,000 to grant to organizations in our community who feed hungry children and families. Our club members all contributed in multiple ways to making Empty Bowls 2023 a great success!
Empty Bowls Event Video
This video of the event was provided by Kathy Cummings, a volunteer from the FISH Gig Harbor Peninsula food bank. FISH is a past beneficiary of Empty Bowls.
Altrusa International of Gig Harbor
Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in Gig Harbor and surrounding communities. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are always seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
Click the links below to see our FB Page and full website.
Empty Bowls
Altrusa Gig Harbor held the annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Chapel Hill Church. 30 local potters donated over 700 handmade bowls to be sold. Eight Gig Harbor restaurants donated soup to serve to those attending. The Peninsula Youth Orchestra provided live music. In addition, we appreciated volunteer help from the local Junior ROTC, the Gig Harbor Rotary Club, and the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Gig Harbor Altrusa Foundation has $30,000 to grant to organizations in our community who feed hungry children and families. Our club members all contributed in multiple ways to making Empty Bowls 2023 a great success!
Empty Bowls Event Video
This video of the event was provided by Kathy Cummings, a volunteer from the FISH Gig Harbor Peninsula food bank. FISH is a past beneficiary of Empty Bowls.
2020 Make A Difference Day fills Fish Food Bank Shelves
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO JOIN ALTRUSA.
Contact our Club President to arrange a no-obligation visit.
Meeting Information
Second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club.
Club President
Nancy Hohenstein AltrusaPresidentGigHarbor@gmail.com
Address
5114 Point Fosdick Drive, Suite F, PMB #175, Gig Harbor, WA 98335