Rotary Shoeboxes – children helping children
Each October we supply up to 10 local junior schools, Guide and Scout groups with specially made Rotary shoeboxes which the youngsters, with their parents’, teachers’ and leaders’ help, fill with toys and household goods to bring some Christmas cheer to orphans and elderly people in Eastern European countries.
As with most of our international giving, the money or goods are handled by Rotarians in the UK or by Rotarians and other trusted agencies in the receiving countries. That way, we know our aid will reach the people who need it.
Latest news
Charities share in £34,000 from Classics on the Common
The three charities nominated to be the chief beneficiaries of the £34,000 raised by last July’s Classics on the Common show, organised by Rotary in Harpenden, were presented with cheques at a dinner at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club.
The charities were Hope and Homes for Children, Motor Neurone Disease Association of Hertfordshire and Youth Talk.
Harpenden’s emergency medical services get welcome boost
The emergency medical services available to Harpenden residents have been given a welcome boost with the appointment of three Community First Responders (CFRs). Their role is to provide crucial emergency medical assistance before the arrival of an ambulance.
Rotary in Harpenden have enhanced the CFRs’ kit by supplying them with a much-needed emergency lifting chair.
