Wakefield Rotary Club Supports Sober Living

The Wakefield Rotary Club completed delivery of its donations to Ruth’s Way for Women and 121 North Common in Lynn. Ruth’s Way provides services that support “whole health and wellness,” and supports sober housing for women. Similarly, 121 N Common provides sober living for men.

The club took requests from both locations to best serve their clients’ needs. Donations included toilet paper, sanitary products, cleaning supplies, new sheets, and towels.

Ruth’s Way Founder and Executive Director Nicole O’Brien spoke at the club and highlighted the impact of donations. She was also on hand as Club President Kathy Boyle and Julie MacArthur delivered a trunk-full of supplies. Boyle noted, “Supporting those in recovery is important to their health. It’s important for them to know people care and haven’t forgotten about them.” 121 N Common House Manager Seymour McKenzie was also on hand to receive over 12 boxes of donations, delivered by Past President Amy Luckiewicz and volunteer Rob Dunn.

About Rotary International & Wakefield Rotary Club

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotarians in 160 countries worldwide. The first Rotary Club was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1905 by an attorney named Paul Harris and several of his colleagues. The name “Rotary” was derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among each of the members’ offices. The Rotary motto is “Service above self”. The Wakefield Rotary Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Brightview on Crescent Street. For more information on the club's initiatives or to join the Wakefield Rotary Club, visit www.wakefieldrotaryclub.org or contact us at wakefieldrotaryclub@yahoo.com.