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Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program Food Bagging Volunteer Day

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🎉🎁✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! ✨🎁🎉

On December 16th, we witnessed the true spirit of community during our Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program Food Bagging Volunteer Day! Over 50 incredible volunteers came together to pack more than 600 grocery bags filled with love and support for families in need this holiday season. 🥫❤️

Huge shoutout to all the fantastic groups that joined us: ECHS and our local high schools, the Richmond Youth Academy, Chevron, the 23rd Merchants, the Richmond Police Department Community Ambassadors, the Richmond Police Department Chaplains, the Richmond Police Officers Association, the Crime Prevention Program, Contra Costa Services Bureau, Richmond Rotary, and so many others! Your dedication and hard work make a world of difference! 👏💪

If you’d like to join us in our mission to help those in need, consider volunteering or making a donation to this meaningful program. Reach out to Richmond Rotarian and Crime Prevention Manager Michelle Milam

Together, we can continue to spread joy and hope in Richmond, CA! 💖

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Rotarian James Carlisle Beaver III January 6, 1949 – November 30, 2024

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Richmond Rotarian Jim Beaver, a longtime journalist and public health advocate in West Contra Costa County, died from cardiac arrest Nov. 30, 2024, in Palm Desert. He was 75.

Civic engagement was integral to Beaver’s success both as a journalist and community leader. He was active in the Richmond Rotary Club and served as its president from 1996-97.

Beaver also will be missed by many admiring friends and former colleagues. His son Christopher Beaver summed it up best: “He was smart, he was witty, he was kind, he was curious, and he was cool.”

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Thanks for a wonderful Holiday Auction

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We are grateful for your presence at the Richmond Rotary Club’s Holiday Auction! 🎄🎁

Your support plays a vital role in shaping a brighter future for our community. 🌎

A special heartfelt gratitude to the Holiday Auction Team Members and every Rotarian who generously donated items, time and good cheer to make our special day truly unforgettable! 💐

✨We wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season!

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Rotarians at Work | Plant to Plate

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On December 4th, Ruthie Abelson Olivas and Shawn Dunning presented a check to Kelli Barram, Plant to Plate, to fund interns’ stipends, helping them to build their resumes and open doors for further employment opportunities.

The Plant to Plate Internship Program mentors, empowers, and prepares high school students to enhance their skills and advance their employment opportunities through training in organic gardening and the culinary arts.

They provide an integrated experience that builds job and life skills, fosters resilience, and fosters meaningful engagement in the fight against climate change.

If you’d like more information about Plant to Plate go to https://plant2plate.org/

Rotarians at work!

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Annual Holiday Auction Friday, December 13th

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Holiday gift shopping that benefits our community.

Richmond Rotary is delighted to welcome you to our Annual Holiday Auction

Noon to 2pm on Friday, December 13th
Richmond Golf Club
1 Markovich Lane, Richmond.

To browse our list or donate, please visit our holiday auction page: https://richmondcarotary.org/holiday-auction/

Join us and be part of the impact! Bring an unwrapped toy for kids 9-12 for the Fire and Police Toy Drive.

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