In the category of “Service Above Self”, cudos go to the many members of the Rotary Club of Tucson who stepped up again to help where needed by participating in the District 5500 Handbags for Hope project, providing 52 handbags full of personal supplies for the women of The Haven. Chairs Lynn Devou and Ann Marsh handed the bags off to our own RCOT member Margaret Higgins, Executive Director of The Haven, an outpatient and residential service for women recovering from alcohol and drug dependency. She assures us that their need has been great during these COVID months and that this donation is deeply appreciated.Some participants, friends of members, even donated purses and goods to fill them. Additionally, students and faculty of the Pima College Fashion and Design School donated approximately 75 hand-sewn protective masks. Thank you Nancy Spaulding, Head of the Department (NSpaulding@pima.edu. for information regarding their holiday mask making. There is no charge, but is a gift for donations to their program funds.)
From Margaret Higgins:
“I’m very thankful and grateful for these amazing donations! They are a wonderful resource for the ladies here at The Haven and will be put to good use. I am very grateful to receive such necessary items during this unprecedented time. “
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