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Sarnia Bluewaterland Meat Raffle

Proceeds from the meat raffle were distributed to the three agencies listed below.

 

Sarnia Blessings began in 2020 as a result of the Pandemic.  This program supported seniors and it soon became clear the need was greater.  Seniors, post-surgery clients, and those unable to prepare their own meals also needed assistance.  All meals are prepared with fresh ingredients, packaged in recyclable containers and delivered.  1000 plus meals are delivered each week by volunteers. 

Kevin Allan & Ken Steenwyck

 

"Take What You Need - Leave What You Can"

The goal of Petrolia Community Refrigerator is to help those facing food insecurity and other hardships. Petrolia Community Refrigerator allows respectful and discreet access to food and allows the community to share with others less fortunate in the Community of Petrolia.

Les Whiting and Larry Leckie

 

The Hub supports youth drop in services for those 12-24 yrs of age. Meals are provided, youth learn to cook, an emergency food bank, laundry and shower facilities, clothing and hygiene supplies.  Other agencies are invited to the Hub to work with Youth

Bev Horodyski(Fundraising) - Kristin Clendenning(Hub Supervisor)

 

We also had great representation from the Coyotes Hockey Club, recipient of meat raffle proceeds, so they could see where the money they help raise is used.  We had Kathy Kinchen, Myrissa Kendel, Ashley Henderson, Keegan Clatworth and Darian Nadee

 

 

 

 

 

Club Grants (Funded by the Rotary Club)

nuSarnia - Midtown Trail Tree Planting Project

Children's Health Foundation - Family Assistance Program

NeighbourLink - Dinner Bell

S/L Suicide Prevention Committee - Photograph Display and safeTALK

IODE - Celebration of Women in Skilled Trades and Non-Traditional

Mighty Mustangs - Student Garden Club and Graduation Events

 

Science Rendezvous – Student STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

The Shoebox Christmas Program – Gift boxes for women through community agencies.

St. Andrew’s Food Program – Petrolia secondary school hot dog day.

The Centre - C.A.R.E. Consent and Relationship Education (previously the Sexual Assault Centre).

Women’s Interval Home – Empowering You Support Group, peer support.

 

The Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland is in year two of a three year commitment with Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton.  The commitment involves annual financial support of $5000 for each of the three years with the funds being directed entirely to the build activities.  Club involvement includes build day activities on the site of a new home.  The image above was taken upon completion of our first build day in Petrolia where our task was to install the siding on the home.  It was a great day for the happy and tired Sarnia Bluewaterland Team.  The neighbourhood knew our club was on site with our “Rotary at Work” signs and club banners.