from The Rotary Club of Halifax North West
Welcome to the monthly newsletter from the Rotary Club of Halifax Northwest, where we share the club’s news with the community we serve. This issue highlights our Christmas Wish Project, extols the virtues of the Rotary Foundation and reminds us of the opportunity to honour our veterans.
It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to Christmas. For most people, it’s an occasion to celebrate our good fortunes, spend time with family and to exchange gifts. But for many, especially in the wake of high inflation, food insecurity and natural disasters, Christmas can be an emotional and financial challenge.
As in previous years, we are teaming up with the Joseph Howe Atlantic Superstore and launching our popular Christmas Wishes campaign to brighten a few hearts at Christmas time. The Superstore is kindly providing space for the Christmas Wish tree, which will be “decorated” with individual Christmas wishes representing local disadvantaged individuals. Anyone wanting to grant a wish can select any of the decorations on the tree, purchase the desired item and take it to the Customer Service counter. Rotary “elves” will pick up the purchased items and deliver them to community minded organizations for distribution to deserving individuals. The campaign runs from 10 November to 15 December. Please help us spread the joy and share the feeling of giving with Rotarians!
November is Foundation month in Rotary. Another way to give to those who are less fortunate is to support the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation has continuously been awarded the highest rating from Charity Navigator, a charity assessment organization. Since it was founded over 100 years ago the Foundation has spent over $4 billion globally on life-changing, sustainable projects on education, clean water, peace and ending polio. You too can donate to the Foundation and help make the world a better place. Go to www.rotary.org/ donate and follow the prompts. click on the “Continue as a Guest” box at the bottom of the page.
Finally, a reminder that Remembrance Day, 11 November, is approaching. Given what is happening in Ukraine as well as the tragedy that is emerging in the Middle East, honouring those who have given of themselves and continue to protect our freedoms, the gesture is all the more relevant. We hope you will visit a local cenotaph to pay your respects and to give thanks for our freedom and our way of life.
Our Rotary Club of Halifax Northwest welcomes everyone to explore community service with us! We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive – and we’re friendly! We currently meet in person every Tuesday from 1145 to 1 pm. at Smitty’s on Lacewood Drive. Why not join us for a “trial” lunch! For more information contact Roger Chiasson at rogerchiasson305@gmail.com or 782 234 9408.
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