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September 2026 Student of the Month

New School Year, Another Year of Student of the Month! 

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls is excited to kick off another school year of recognizing outstanding students in our community! Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! 

Congratulations to our honorees:

* RCK: Grismeiry Suarez Figueroa
* Wappingers Junior High: Natalie Behari
* Evans Elementary: Zoe Nelson
* Sheafe Elementary: Jacob Anglero
* Myers Corners Elementary: Nathan Thompson

Each student received a certificate of recognition from the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls, along with a gift card. Students also received certificates from the Town of Wappinger and the Village of Wappingers Falls in recognition of their achievements!

We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students and recognize their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. Keep up the great work! 

A special thank-you to Falls Diner for hosting us! 

Domestic Violence Awareness

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today at the 2nd Annual Community Day for Domestic Violence Awareness!

We were honored to be part of this meaningful event, helping raise awareness, support survivors, and promote a stronger, more compassionate community.

A special thank you to our dedicated Rotarians Steve Crew, Bill Halvey, Dillon Copeland, Howie Bennett, and Sue Bennett for generously volunteering their time and supporting this important cause.

We would also like to give a special shout-out to Sonny Halvey for lending a helping hand today!

Together, we can make a difference through awareness, compassion, and community involvement.

Hati Project

Thank you to our guest speakers, Lila Meade and Andrew Meade, Co-Founders of The Haiti Project, Inc., for joining us and sharing an update on the incredible work being done in Haiti! 

The Haiti Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of New York, working collaboratively with Vassar College and community students to support healthcare, education, and opportunities for communities in Haiti.

We were also pleased to hear from Grace, Vassar College student involved with the project, who shared a firsthand perspective on this meaningful work.

Healthcare Access
The clinic continues to provide free healthcare and medications to patients from 47 villages. Construction of the Solar Lab remains paused because of gang activity and unsafe roads, but the laboratory equipment is ready to be transported to Fiervil when conditions allow.

Education
L’École St. Paul continues to provide education from nursery through sixth grade and has provided breakfast and lunch to children for the past 25 years. Adult education is also expected to resume this year thanks to recent donor support.

Trade School Scholarships
The new Trade School Scholarship Program has already made a tremendous impact. Funding has been secured for 47 scholarships, with 61 students currently enrolled. The program provides young people with opportunities to pursue careers in the trades and build brighter futures.

Despite tremendous challenges, The Haiti Project continues to demonstrate the power of education, healthcare, partnership, and Service Above Self.

Thank you, Lila, Andrew, and our Vassar student for sharing your experiences with us!

Learn more about The Haiti Project, Inc. and its work:
www.thehaitiproject.org 
 

Halloween Raffle

Get your tickets and get ready for a little Halloween fun!

Only $5 per ticket!

One lucky winner will receive:
$50 CASH
$50 WORTH OF SCRATCH-OFF TICKETS

Drawing: Thursday, October 29th — just in time for Halloween!

Tickets are available exclusively at Falls Diner or by reaching out to any member of the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls.

Grab your ticket for your chance to win!

Please note: Basket and decorations shown are for display purposes only and are not included with the prize.

Thank you for supporting the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls and our youth programs! Your support helps us continue making a difference in the lives of local students and young people.

Coat Drive

HELP US WARM THE HUDSON VALLEY!

It’s October 1st, which means cooler weather is here—and winter isn’t far behind!

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls is kicking off our annual Coat Drive to benefit Dutchess Outreach and help keep our neighbors warm throughout the Hudson Valley.

We’re collecting NEW or GENTLY USED coats for children, teens, and adults.

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

NBT Bank – Fishkill
701 Route 9, Suite 7
Fishkill, NY 12524

NBT Bank – Poughkeepsie
40 Garden Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess CountyReStore
1822 South Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Town of Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Grinnell Public Library
2642 East Main Street
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Every coat donated can make a difference for a neighbor facing the cold this winter.

Clean out your closet, grab a coat, and help us warm the Hudson Valley!

Thank you to our amazing community partners and everyone who helps make this effort possible!

Food Drive

Let’s get together to support our neighbors in need!

Congrats Todd

Members of our club attended the WFBPA Quarterly Luncheon where our own Todd Bowen was presented with the Next Gen Changemaker Award. Todd was recognized for his dedication to making a difference in our community through his work at Habitat for Humanity and the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls.