Annual Donation to Peres Elementary School Teachers
On November 16th, Club President Oscar Garcia and Erle Brown delivered our club’s donation of $100 checks to the teachers at Peres Elementary School.
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Richmond Rotary Grant Recipients: Sewing machines for Uganda school
Richmond Rotary grant buys new sewing machines for Uganda school
12 brand new sewing machines have been purchased by Kisa Primary School In Nansana Uganda, financed by a grant from Richmond Rotary. The new machines enable the school to set up a tailoring training project for students with the promise of good jobs and income when the kids move into the job market. Youth unemployment in Uganda is well over 30%. Teachers and students unpacked the machines last week and started setting up classrooms.
Continue reading →Talented young artists at Namungona Children’s Art Center
Oct 12
Carol Nakazito is one of the talented young artists at Namungoona Children’s Art Center in Uganda. Here is a short video and some photos that show her skills and ideas
Arbor Day at Lucas Park 10 years later
Dan Tanita Free Dental Clinic at Peres K-8 School
Dan Tanita Free Dental Clinic is up and running again this school year thanks to Volunteer Director Dr Josh Rosales and assistant Quarana McKnight-Davis. Thanks to volunteer dental assistant and parent volunteer for their support.
Also thanks to the Sydney Paige Foundation for providing free backpacks with school supplies for every student at the school