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The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club extends its sincere appreciation to the students of Holy Cross High School for their enthusiastic participation in our recent shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls.
Through their efforts, dozens of new and gently used shoes were collected to support this important initiative. Their commitment to service is a powerful example of young people making a meaningful difference in both local and global communities.
The donated shoes will be distributed through Soles4Souls’ 4Opportunity program, which helps women entrepreneurs in developing countries start and grow small businesses selling shoes and clothing. This microenterprise model provides a sustainable source of income, enabling women to support their families, pay for education, secure housing, and build brighter futures.
In addition to creating economic opportunity, the program also promotes environmental stewardship. By collecting and redistributing gently used shoes, we help reduce waste and keep wearable items out of landfills.
We are proud to partner with Holy Cross High School and grateful for the students’ leadership, generosity, and dedication to service. Their efforts truly reflect the Rotary motto: Service Above Self.
Thank you, Holy Cross, for helping us create opportunity and impact—one pair of shoes at a time.
Instead of holding their usual gathering, the members of the Camden-Wyoming Satellite at Nobles Pond, true People of Action, chose to dedicate their time to the community by volunteering at the Food Bank in Milford on October 23. This generous act of service provided them with an opportunity to give back, support those in need, and strengthen their bonds through teamwork in a meaningful way. By engaging directly with the local community, the club was able to make a positive impact and experience the gratifying work of helping others first-hand. This commitment exemplifies their role as People of Action, who seek to make a difference not just in discussion, but through tangible acts that uplift everyone involved.
On October 22nd the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club hosted a fundraiser for members to raise money for the Rotary International PolioPlus Foundation. With a goal of $2,000, members raised over $6,500. District 7630 and the club will each match the funds raised. Bill Gates Foundation will multiply this amount by two bringing the total to approximately $39,000.
Rotarian Alex Vaughan, a polio survivor, and his wife Nancy were our guests. President Anne Mathisen gave a presentation on the history of polio and engaged members to tell their stories of memories of the 1950’s when fear was prevalent of the mysterious polio virus and spoke of the children they knew who contracted the disease.
Rotarian John Nanni sent the club a message of hope to eradicate polio by raising money and awareness of polio still in some parts of the world.
The program that evening to raise this amazing amount included Trivia games, donating when telling a story of hope and success, receiving a “Purple Pinky” reminiscent of the method to track children who received the polio vaccine, Pledge cards provided to make donations, and finally a secret auction with donations from members.
Thank you club members for being the generous Rotarians we all know we are. #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction #rotarydistrict7630 #EndPolioNow #endpolio #rotaryinternational #rotary
On behalf of the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club, President-elect Dan Taylor and President Anne Mathisen proudly accepted the prestigious “Spirit of Caesar Rodney Award” from Jessica Marelli, the President of the Caesar Rodney School District’s Board, during a ceremony held last evening. This special recognition was presented to the club in appreciation of its ongoing commitment to local students.
The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club was acknowledged explicitly for its longstanding support of the district’s students. Notable projects include providing scholarships to graduating seniors and donating dictionaries to every third-grade student in the district. These efforts have made a meaningful impact, helping to foster educational achievement and literacy within the Caesar Rodney School District community.
The Rotary Club’s dedication to service above self continues to enrich the lives of students and exemplifies the spirit of community partnership. The club expresses its gratitude to the Caesar Rodney School District for this honor and looks forward to continuing its support for the students and families of the district.
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