Rotary to Launch Record- Setting ‘DAY OF SERVICE’

April 9, 2022: More than 100 Rotary clubs and 4,000 Rotarians from Connecticut and Massachusetts will volunteer in their communities on Saturday, April 9 for a record-breaking ‘Rotary Day of Service,’ collecting clothes for the homeless, refurbishing parks, building shelters, and much, much more. With the involvement of clubs from the entire state of Connecticut, as well as Western Massachusetts, the Day of Service is an unprecedented Rotary effort to improve the lives of individuals and families in communities they serve.

The Rotary Club of North Branford will be working together to host an Easter Egg Hunt and Food Drive at the Connecticut Sportsplex from 10 AM – 2PM. Food collected will benefit the Food Pantry of North Branford. Residents are invited to join in the food collection and financial donations are also welcome. Email President Melinda Fonda with any questions: mfonda6@comcast.net.

“Rotarians are known for their tireless efforts to help those in need, but the Day of Service will be the single largest volunteer effort we’ve ever held in our region,” said Joanne Alfieri, Governor of District 7890, which oversees 57 clubs in northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

“Literally every community in our state will be impacted by what happens on April 9,” added Jeff Krause, District Governor of Rotary District 7980, which oversees 63 clubs in southern Connecticut. “From building houses for Habitat for Humanity in Norwich to painting an elementary school in Meriden, our projects will make a difference where help is needed most.”

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE IN ROTARY TO VOLUNTEER

The Rotary Day of Service isn’t just for Rotarians. The projects welcome anyone who wants to “Get Behind the Wheel” and give back to their own communities. Those interested can simply visit RotaryDayOfService.org and click on the ‘Find Your Town Project’ tab to find the project/town they want to assist. Once registered, local clubs will be in touch to provide more details.

The Rotary Day of Service promises to be a rewarding day of friendship and community spirit that brings together thousands of people who want to make a difference.

For more information, please visit, http://www.rotarydayofservice.org.

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