Once again, the Rotary Clubs of Kingston brought a little holiday cheer to thousands of children. Our annual book distribution occurred between Nov. 23, 2021 and Nov. 25, 2021, thanks to our volunteers and partners. It was an overwhelming success.
Learning Circle at Loughborough PS
Robinson Community Garden
Packing shoeboxes for Tipi Moza
Assisting the local COVID-19 immunization clinic at the INVISTA Centre
Martha's Table receiving Pig Roast food
Rotarians sorting First Book Canada books for distribution
The hard work and support of Kingston Rotarians and friends came to fruition on September 16 as the annual Pig Roast came to a close. It was yet another example of the dedication of our six clubs coming together to assist our community in its time of need.
Over the past month, we have been harvesting corn and potatoes from the Robinson Community Garden,
selling tickets for the virtual event and seeking donations to the United Way for the new Community Food
On Sunday September 12th, the Rotary clubs of Kingston assisted by Lionhearts and the Robinson Community Garden will he holding a Pig Roast in an effort to provide meals to 750 food insecure people at the four Lionhearts locations. The cost of the meal purchased for someone else is $20. Funds raised will go to the United Way for purchase of equipment for the new Community Food Redistribution Warehouse.
Posted on Jan 18, 2021
Over the course of Kingston Rotary's Centennial year in 2021, we will provide a glimpse of the evolution of Rotary in Kingston and around the world. Our Rotary Reflections team has worked diligently to collect the stories of Rotary and the impact our organization has had on this community. The Reflections will be published every Wednesday in the Kingston Whig Standard and Kingston This Week starting on January 6, 2021. We are very excited to share these stories!
Reaching out to Indigenous communities
Published in the Kingston Whig Standard November 25, 2021. Read the story at Rotary Reflections: Reaching out to Indigenous communities | The Kingston Whig Standard (thewhig.com)
Ambassadorial scholar watched 'miracle unfold' in South Africa
Published in the Kingston Whig Standard November 18, 2021. Read the story at Rotary ambassadorial scholar watched 'miracle unfold' in South Africa | The Kingston Whig Standard (thewhig.com)
Rotary has close relationship with Queen's University
Published in the Kingston Whig Standard November 9, 2021. Read the story at Rotary Reflections: A close relationship with Queen's University | The Kingston Whig Standard (thewhig.com)
