Warm Our community was a great success this year as we were able to collaborate with Faribault Youth Investment who gave away over 100 boxes of food. Rice County public health gave away information and provided flu shots. Over 20 volunteers from River Valley Church helped to provide a cheerful event. The Faribo West Mall graciously provided free space/tables and the Diversity Coalition gave $1,000 worth of gloves/mittens along with the many people and local organizations that gave generous cash donations to purchase outerwear. A group of us arrived at the mall at 7:00 am Saturday morning and in the next few hours over 100 families came through the event. The need was great and similar to past years as we ran out of children’s coats/snow pants before being able to serve everyone.
Lastly, I am humbled by the great people that we have in Rotary. A LOT of work went into this event by Rotarians and other like minded volunteers. I could not be more proud of our team for their attitude of service above self and their willingness to step up and lead.
