Stand up for the Homeless

On August 14, Patchogue Rotary participated in the Stand up for the Homeless program at St. Joseph's College.  This was our second year participating.  With the support of the Island Outreach Foundation we purchased and distributed back packs and diapers to those in attendance.  The program brings families from all the emergency shelters and social services offices in the county to one place to access numerous programs, and provides such things as health screenings, haircuts and clothing.  There were about 500 people attended.  Jan Taraskas is pictured by the sponsor board with the club listed.