THE BEST WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR

 

As part of its strategic planning process, the Edmonton Strathcona Rotary Club this year established a goal to dedicate 40% of its Community Service funds to one agency thereby focusing volunteer activity and fundraising efforts. 

 

 

Through a membership voting process, the Youth Empowerment and Support Services organization was identified as the most deserving of our collective efforts.  During a luncheon meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Armoury Resource Center of YESS, $10,000 was presented to Deb Cautley, the Executive Director who indicated that the funds would be used to purchase furnishings for ARC. 

 

 

During this meeting, members of the Club were provided with a tour and explanation of the services provided to homeless youth in the community as well as a current report of the ongoing need addressed by YESS. In an effort to continue the collective membership focus, volunteer activities will be identified for Club member participation.

 The Edmonton Strathcona Rotary Club is committed to building an ongoing relationship with YESS so that our fundraising and community service efforts enhance the much needed efforts of YESS and aligns our Club's Community Service work with a deserving community organization.

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