A fantastic time on Saturday April 12th at our RotaCare West Contra Costa Sip & Savor FUNdraiser. Thanks to all of our sponsors, vendors and volunteers. Richmond Rotary was proud to be a part of the amazing BARSHEEP Team that hosted this First Annual Event.
Thanks to Henry Moe for hosting at Salesian and creating a beautiful atmosphere for this fundraising event.
Continue reading →Friday, May 2
The Importance of having a funeral
Sylvester Dunn II
Wilson & Kratzer Mortuaries
Civic Center Chapel
Managing Partner
Sylvester will discuss the importance and value of having a funeral.
Continue reading →Friday, April 25
Faith in Action
Jessi Taran
Up until now homeless people have been viewed as a problem that needs to be solved.
What I propose is that we instead view the homeless in terms of their economic potential. Instead of spending money on trying to fix the homeless problem, we should instead be investing in unhoused individuals in a way that allows them to add value back into the economy.
What I propose is the development of an OFF GRID tiny home community (RV park), for the chronically homeless, built around research and development of novel green energy paradigms. Residency requirements for would be tenants would include enrollment in a job skills training program – especially in the fields of green/alternative energy technology, sustainable agriculture, research protocols, waste management/recycling, etc.
Continue reading →Thursday April 17th was a special day for Richmond Rotary.
We helped paint and clean up the soon to open “Josh & Elaina Genser” Culinary Club at RPAL. Rotary also made a financial contribution via a District grant towards the purchase of key appliances for the kitchen. Very awesome way to honor the memory of Richmond Rotarian Josh Genser. We are now looking forward to having a meal at the kitchen! #rotariansatwork
Continue reading →Friday, April 18
Melissa Ferrer
Rosie The Riveter Trust
Rosie the Riveter Trust is the official nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park located in Richmond, California. We honor the resilience, sacrifice, and work ethic of people from all backgrounds who worked on the home front.
Through historic preservation and educational programming, we inspire future generations to learn from history and apply those lessons today. In addition to sharing stories and history preservation, we also aim to inspire youth. Our flagship program, Rosie’s Service Corps, provides middle and high school students with hands-on projects that develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. In efforts to support the modern trades workforce, we offer our Rosie the Riveter Certification Award to construction companies.
This aims to be a beacon for women considering the trades as a career choice and a badge of honor for construction companies to showcase their commitment to an inclusive workforce!
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