Setting up on Friday afternoon, December 20th for the Richmond Fire and Police Toy and Food Giveaway tomorrow. Richmond Rotary provided 140 bikes. Thanks to Pam Jones for leading the fundraising effort and Alan Baer and Santa Baer for delivering the bikes and Don Lau for helping with setup.
Happy Holidays!!
Continue reading →🎉🎁✨ 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! 💖
Continue reading →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!
Continue reading →On Wednesday, November 20, Richmond Rotarians Rolanda Wilson and Don Lau volunteered at the Community Village Holiday Feast Food Pantry which provided turkeys and other food for mostly seniors in need in the community. Richmond Rotary provided funding and was listed as one of their sponsors. We are thankful that we could provide support for their program. Happy Thanksgiving all!
Continue reading →On October 30th, Richmond Rotary President Henry Moe and Treasurer Rolanda Wilson distributed $100 checks to all 32 teachers at Peres K-8 School. This program started many years ago by Rotarian Erle Brown is our way of recognizing the incredible dedication of our teachers.
Thank you teachers for all that you do for our students.
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