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A lesson in the power of clean water
Early each morning, the students of Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta in El Tunino, Guatemala, trek down the mountainside on their way to school. They carry the essentials for the day: books, backpacks, and class projects. But one other item they used to haul from home is thankfully absent: a bucket of clean water. The community Read more about A lesson in the power of clean water[…]
ROTARY CELEBRATES INDIA’S THIRD STRAIGHT POLIO-FREE YEAR
10-Jan-2014 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Petina Dixon-Jenkins, 847-866-3054, petina.dixon-jenkins@rotary.org Humanitarian organization says disabling virus now must be stopped in neighboring Pakistan; as well as Afghanistan and Nigeria EVANSTON, Ill. (10 Jan. 2014) — Rotary members worldwide are celebrating a major milestone in the global effort to eradicate polio: India, until recently an epicenter Read more about ROTARY CELEBRATES INDIA’S THIRD STRAIGHT POLIO-FREE YEAR[…]
Urban Shelter Kit Update
Thank you to the Epsilon NY office for donating all of the toothbrushes, toothpaste and toothbrush holders for our Urban Shelter Kit project! And thank you to everyone who attended our social on January 8 – we raised $100 and collected many pairs of socks!
Nazareth Housing Holiday Party 2013 Photos
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RCWS Holiday Party
Our annual Holiday Party is the week of December 11th. We are having the gathering right over the bridge in Brooklyn. Yes, Brooklyn! Eric and Chrissy were able to secure a venue in their building. There will be lots of food and drink. Location is 306 Gold Street. Time 6 pm to 9pm. At the Read more about RCWS Holiday Party[…]
Nazareth Housing Holiday Party 2013
Each year, RCWSNY members volunteer at the Nazareth Housing holiday party for formerly homeless children and youth and their parents. Members serve food, work at craft tables and help Santa deliver toys that we donate to the children at the party! The party is on Friday, December 13 from 5-9pm. Location: The Spellman Building 137 Read more about Nazareth Housing Holiday Party 2013[…]
Philippine Typhoon Response/Rotary Area 7 New York
When a disaster occurs, we watch the news and wish we could help. We CAN help! About every two weeks, a disaster occurs and an organization called ShelterBox delivers lifesaving aid to those affected. We often take the basics for granted such as a roof over our head or a tap with running water. In Read more about Philippine Typhoon Response/Rotary Area 7 New York[…]
Interested in music?
Attend our next meeting to have a hands on musical experience with our newest member, Mike Veny.
Holiday Party Book Drive
We are planning our club holiday party on December 11th. Save the date. [Location and details will follow.] While we celebrate the Holidays and all we have accomplished in the calendar year 2013 we are hosting a book drive for “Books for Kids” a project headed by Pace Rotaractor, Jason Rojelio Gonzalez. A list of Read more about Holiday Party Book Drive[…]