A Paul Harris Society Member
Matt Bailey became a Paul Harris Society Member at this meeting of Wallingford Rotary Club.
Matt is a long time member of Wallingford and a great contributor to the Rotary Foundation.
He remembers PDG Chip Lewis encouraging him to donate to the Foundation
Fresh Start- A Program by Meriden Rotary that Benefits both Meriden and Wallingford
Supplying Furniture, Appliances and other things to Needy Families
Ty Bongiovanni from the Meriden Rotary Club talked about supplying furniture, appliances and other things to families that need help. They collect donations, store them and then supply them as needed.
A surprising source of donations is from local evictions. When the goods are not claimed the authorities donate it to Fresh Start in Meriden. Have you replaced the furniture in your house and had nowhere to donate your old furniture.
They have more than enough furniture and appliances to donate to needy families.
Any club could do this in their town. A few simple steps. 1) Let it be known that you will take donations of furniture and appliances, 2) store the donations as they come in, 3) identify and provide furniture and appliances and other things to needy families. Ty is willing to come to your club to talk about how you can do this. Contact him or contact me.
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