Showing Love to Downey's TLC Family Resource Center
Luz Perez, Director of TLC (Getty Images)
This Past Tuesday, August 9, 2022
This week, we welcomed Rotarian Luz Perez, who provided the club with a snapshot of TLC for 2021-2022.
TLC processed 1552 District-wide referrals this year
45 students without insurance and high need were provided with weekly counseling
44 McKinney Vento students were referred to TLC for support
37 students received weekly grief counseling through the TLC Cares Grief Group
326 families were provided support for food insecurity
419 students received holiday support
613 students were examined and received glasses through TLC's collaboration with Vision to Learn
TLC took 61 students from Warren, Downey, and Columbus High School shopping for clothing
Pictured above is Luz with backpacks and school supplies for students in need, all donated by Rotarians. The support TLC receives from Downey Rotary is incredible! Or should I say, AMAZING!
Next Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Join us at Rio Hondo olf Club every Tuesday at noon for some Rotary comradrie.
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Proposed for Membership
Pedro V. Travieso
MARIRO Adult Residential Facilities
JoAnna Fernandez
LA County Public Defender
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Downey Rotary Paint Night Fundraiser
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Guatemala Literacy Project Tour
February 4th - 12th, 2023
About This Tour:
This nine-day service trip offers you the chance to travel across the Western Highlands of Guatemala to deliver much–needed textbooks, inaugurate brand new computer centers, and interact with students, teachers, and families who benefit from CoEd programs! You will learn about Guatemalan history and culture while getting to know your fellow volunteers from around the world.
Whether you are representing your Rotary Club or volunteering with friends and family, all are welcome! This project tour can also be a fun and unique opportunity to serve alongside your spouse, children, and grandchildren (kids ages 10+ welcome), introducing them to other cultures and reinforcing the value of Service Above Self.
CoEd makes all arrangements for meals, lodging, security, and transportation.
Cost per Person
Early bird prices until December 6:
US $1950 for single occupancy room
US $1750 for double occupancy room
US $1650 for a triple+ occupancy room
Starting December 6, prices increase to:
US $2050 for single occupancy room
US $1850 for double occupancy room
US $1750 for a triple+ occupancy room
*Airfare is not included in the price. Prices subject to change until deposit is made.
Details
The application deadline is December 21, 2022.
Each tour is limited in size; acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
A non-refundable deposit of US $350 is required at the time of application.
Apply online by clicking the “Sign Me Up!” button above or by contacting tours@coeduc.org or 513-661-7000.
What Has Your Past President Been Up To?
Some of you might have been wondering where past president Jesse has been. Some of you, probably John Lacey, didn't even notice he was gone.
Well, he has been in Alaska.
Jesse's travels began with a remote helicopter drop fishing float trip to driving to Seward for Halibut and beyond to Homer for a cruise.
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SnapShot: August 9, 2022
By Lorine Parks
rotary august 9 spotlight on gratitude
a week ago friday
i tripped and fell in my parking lot
luckily my neighbor was driving by and
he picked me up and then
my son jeff took me to the e r at downey pih hospital
daughter carrie came up the next day from laguna niguel
i have a broken left arm and 5 stitches
over my left eye where my sunglasses cut me
and i look like rocky the raccoon
i cant use my left hand - its in a soft splint-
can't manage the capital shift key
so i am typing like archie the cockroach
anyone remember archie and mehitabel the cat
i am so fortunate
it wasn’t my right hand
the neighbor was right there
the injuries could have so much worse
i feel not just lucky
i feel blessed
