We are excited to report that our 2022-2023 District Grant Application for "Supporting Habitat for Humanity's 2022 Home Build" has been approved! In fact, we recently received two checks in the amount of $1,350. $900 came from Rotary International and $450 came from District 6420!
Our District Grant proposed to "partner with Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County to complete the construction of their 2022 home build in DeKalb County (through service hours by Rotarians) and appropriately equip the home for occupancy by a family in need (through the provision of a refrigerator, a clothes washer, and a clothes dryer) in late 2022 or early 2023." It went on to state that "while the primary beneficiaries of this project will be the family who live in the newly-constructed home, providing affordable housing and resulting economic opportunity to families has a positive ripple effect throughout the community."
In order to receive this grant, the club is committed to provide at least the same amount of $1,350 to this project. The estimated total cost to the Rotary Club of Sycamore will be $1,389.92 ($2,739.92 total).
In addition to the purchase of appliances, it is the intention that a significant number of club members provide hours of service at some point during the home build, while all Club members share and publicize the effort throughout the community.
Yet another example of Service Above Self! Thank you, all!