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Recognition Awards from SOS Richmond

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Nakele RechenauerJanuary 10, 2023

At our club meeting on Friday, Jan 7, Daniel Barth, Executive Director of SOS Richmond, presented recognition awards to Club Director Tom Herriman for our Housing First program and to Vicki Knudson, the “guardian angel of Rydin Road”, to honor our efforts in 2022 to assist our neighbors with a roof over their heads, regular hot meals and essential supplies.

During these severe weather conditions, every tent, sleeping bag, pair of gloves, or pair of socks makes a difference.

To make a donation, here’s a link to the Amazon registry to support SOS Richmond.

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Honoring our Paul Harris Fellows

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Nakele RechenauerNovember 5, 2023

Our District Governor, Suzanne Bragdon, along with Club President, Darlene Drapkin, and Foundation Chair Erle Brown were pleased to recognize our multiple Paul Harris Fellows and their continued support of the Rotary Foundation: Gerald Fay, Jan Brown, and Henry Moe.

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Richmond Fire and Police Toy and Food Giveaway 2022

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Nakele RechenauerDecember 28, 2022

December 17, 2022

Started in 1989 by now retired Richmond Firefighter Rod Woods, the Richmond Fire and Police Toy and Food Giveaway was held December 17th at DeJean Middle School. The program served 500 Families. Richmond Rotary raised funds to provide bikes for the families.

Thanks to all of the donors and volunteers for making the season bright!

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Richmond Rotary’s Housing First program’s 11th Placement

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Nakele RechenauerDecember 28, 2022

December 15, 2022
Brianni Peters, currently living in an RV at the Castro encampment, signed a lease today for a 2 BR apartment in San Pablo, thanks to Richmond Rotary’s Housing First program

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Heart & Soul of Richmond Art Project at NIAD Art Center

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Nakele RechenauerDecember 28, 2022

Every year, the Richmond Rotary Club offers NIAD generous funding towards a specific area of need. This year, we sponsored equipment for an incredible new shop completely converted and rebuilt from an underutilized storage space

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