The Demetreous Garden is not only a place of beauty but also one that gives back to the community! Members of the Rotary Club of Dartmouth, with the assistance of a local architect created a unique Community Garden in Dartmouth. Readily accessible by the surrounding families, every bed in the garden is utilized over the growing season. Each year they also hold a “Swing for the Kids” golf tournament that enables the club to improve the lives of youngsters in the community.The Dartmouth East Rotary Club is all about community improvement on a local basis while recognizing that they are part of the larger Halifax Regional Municipality. Members of the club meet to clean up Main Street in Dartmouth as well as support the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre. In concert with the other clubs in HRM, they financially support Hospice Halifax. They are able to support these projects through their Dartmouth Rotary 4 Change fundraiser.
Members of the Rotary Club of Halifax are unique in that they pick one “not for profit” per month and participate in a project with them. What a great idea! It is truly the living of our goal of Service above Self. This club recognizes the value of working with other clubs in the HRM to support Hospice Halifax. The club also recognizes the importance of reaching out beyond our borders to support the work being done in Uganda through the Kangaroo Care Mbara project where mothers are encouraged to keep their newborns very close to their bodies to prevent hypothermia and possible death.
The Rotary Club of Halifax is growing! It was wonderful to participate in the induction of five new members during my DG visit to the club. They are able to support their projects through the monies earned through their “Toonies for Change”. Concerned about the younger people in their community, the club supports the Edward Jost Children’s Centre and the Spryfield Urban Farm. This club has fun when they get together! Being the oldest club in the District is cause for celebration!
Through the dedicated work of Rotarians within the Rotary Club of Halifax Harbourside, they were able to bring the Belanga family to Canada and it was such a pleasure to be able to join the club for the 1st anniversary of their arrival. Deeply involved in their community, club members serve supper to the folks at Soul’s Harbour Rescue Mission on a regular basis. Along with other HRM clubs, this club supports the establishment of Hospice Halifax. Members of this club really roll up their sleeves to take an active part in the annual Rib Fest held in early July of each year.
Next time you are in Lower Sackville, check out the mosaic work on the walls in Acadia Park. Coordinated by the members of the Rotary Club of Sackville and Area, the artwork on the walls is a testament to community beautification possible through the work of Rotarians. From funds generated through their “Chase the Ace” program, they are able to distribute dictionaries to schoolchildren in the community as well as support their local library. Students at the Milford & Sackville High Schools start their day with a hearty meal provided through the breakfast program coordinated by the club.