Community Involvement

Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary was able to award $4,000 to the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) to assist them in the expenses they encountered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the expenses included purchasing equipment to assure the safety of the staff who interact with the public, such as gloves and sanitizing lotions, and purchasing additional food to ensure continual delivery of meals if there are shortages at local grocery stores.

 

For the past 24 years, Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary members participate in Meals on Wheels in April and October each year, delivering food to the elderly/ill/disabled of the county. A grant, written by member Marilyn Stromborg, was submitted to their Rotary District grant program, which provided additional funds to the award. It was selected for funding because it addresses the goal of community service, which is to encourage every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their community and to serve public interests.

 

 

Ellen Rogers, Executive Director, stated that “this award will go a long way in helping us purchase the equipment and supplies to keep our staff safe in the difficult times.”

Pictured is club president and grant author, Marilyn Stromborg, presenting the check to VAC representatives.