Immigration Services at the Catholic Multicultural Center: Helping New-comers Become Neighbors Refugees and immigration have been in the news because of the war in Ukraine, the US departure from Afghanistan and the ongoing southern border issues. Steve and Carmel shared the history of the Center, the range of services offered, interesting volunteer opportunities, and the profound complexities of the government obstacles to aiding families in need. Originally called St. Martin House, the Center has been open since 1946. The current building opened in 2002. Their focus on immigration started in 2009 and as an organization they shifted their relationship from The Diocese to the Our Lady Queen of Peace parish. All denominations are served in the eleven counties of the Diocese. As Executive Director Steve explained when asked about their association with the church and the families they serve, “We don’t serve them because they are Catholic. We serve them because we are Catholic.” Carmel, the lead attorney, shared revealing statics: the Center has helped people from more than 70 countries, she and her staff of one paralegal and on additional attorney have 600 open cases, and of 189 cases files only 133 have been approved. Sadly 85% of the cases nationwide are not approved. If you missed it, here is the video: https://youtu.be/XjpRo2IDHD0 |

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District Governor Karen Hebert arrived with her game face on, literally. She sported an End Polio Now tattoo on her cheek. Joining her in a matching tutu with flashing lights was DGN Dr. Michelle McGrath, who sported pigtails designed to bob in the breeze created by the whirring of bike wheels.
Rocket Bicycle with Madison South Rotary Club hosted the first annual District 6250 Ride to End Polio. Rocket Bicycle and SBR Endurance provided high-tech bike stands that transform moving bicycles into stationary bicycles, temporarily. Rain or shine Rotary would ride to end polio on November 6th.
Team B.R.A.T: $13,053.00
Team M-WT: $1,520
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With the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 2:1 match, the event raised $81,321.00!




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n 2019, Madison South created and held our first Pints for Polio event on World Polio Day. It was hosted at all four Great Dane Brewing locations around Madison, WI.
In just a few hours, $1,689 was raised and with the Gates Foundation match, that total rises to $5,067!


Though the event was much smaller in 2021, we still managed to raise $225 which was then matched to become a $675 donation to End Polio efforts.

Across Europe, Rotaract members are using digital tools to share information and coordinate to help people who have been affected by the war in Ukraine

Six Rotary members were honored in March as People of Action: Champions of Girls’ Empowerment during Rotary Day with UNICEF in New York City. This distinction recognizes the honorees’ commitment to improving girls’ access to education, health, and sanitation and hygiene resources, as well as their work to create environments where girls can flourish.

Learn more about the general secretary and CEO of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, John Hewko.