Posted by Jeffry Cadorette, PRID; Board of Directors, ShelterBox USA; Chair, RI Communications Committee
For many of us as Rotarians and Rotaractors, when disaster strikes, the first impulse/question emanating from our head and our heart is, “How can I help?”. That is followed almost immediately with the question of where can I have the greatest impact? Who will be the best steward of my dollars? How can I be sure my assistance will make its way to those most affected? We are fortunate that our official service partner answers all of those questions in a positive and dramatic fashion. How? Because like The Rotary Foundation, ShelterBox has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. How fortunate we are that our service partner, ShelterBox, is not only an experienced first responder, but an effective one as well. The pictures that you see below are from the Haiti earthquake in 2010.
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You have often heard me say, we can’t help everyone everywhere, but we can always help someone, somewhere. Now is the time for you, your club, and/or your district to help someone and that somewhere right now is in Haiti.
Here is an opportunity to simply click on a link and change a life. Save a life.
In Canada, click here. Help Haiti Earthquake Survivors Today - ShelterBox Canada
No dollar amount is too small. The cumulative effect, the ripple effect, from all of us will truly make a difference. I’ve made my donation. Join me?
What about a fundraiser in your community for ShelterBox? NOTE: D7080 has a ShelterBox event happening on September 25 and 26 - go to the landing page of www.rotary7080.org and check out "Upcoming Events" for details
That outward facing event can raise the awareness and understanding of both Rotary International and our service partner, ShelterBox. What about a presentation at your club or district about Shelter Box?
That outward facing event can raise the awareness and understanding of both Rotary International and our service partner, ShelterBox. What about a presentation at your club or district about Shelter Box?
Reach back to me at jeffrycadorette@gmail.com and we’ll assist you with either of the above.
To learn more about the Rotary/ShelterBox partnership click here. https://my.rotary.org/en/shelterbox-and-rotary.
Know that we appreciate you and all that you do. Know that we appreciate your support in this effort. Most of all, know that there are children and families in Haiti who will be grateful to you for the rest of their lives.
Haiti Needs Our Help…
Alternatively you can participate this way:
Join forces with District 7020 Haiti Disaster Recovery Fund
Join forces with District 7020 Haiti Disaster Recovery Fund