Wheel Spinner (Jun 26, 2018)

THIS WEEK - Bob Pasicznyuk, Executive Library Director

LAST WEEK - Justin Kruger, Project Helping

As the founder and CEO, Justin shared his amazing story of the advent of Project Helping (https://projecthelping.org). Project Helping

creates meaningful volunteer experiences designed to have an impact on you and the community and inspire Kindfulness. It's like a workout for your mental health. He partners with 50+ non-profits/year to create recurring opportunities; in their 5 years they have impacted over 10,000 people with 450 volunteer events scheduled this year. They have expanded to Tampa and San Diego with the intent of opening 2-3 new cities every year.

Aurora Gateway Rotary Club - Innovative Project Launched To Help Hungry Coloradans

Aurora Gateway Rotary is launching a new program in the City of Aurora to help provide nonperishable food items to those in need of help. The Little Free Food Pantry, located on the west side of Martin Luther King Library, is a small enclosure that contains food and seasonal items which can be accessed by anyone, anytime. The motto for the Little Free Food Pantry is “take what you need, give what you can” according to Sandy Rothman, Special Projects Coordinator of Aurora Gateway Rotary. Rothman goes on to explain that there is a great need in this area to provide basic necessities to those that are homeless or struggling or those without reasonable access to food, personal hygiene products, even school supplies for children. “We have dedicated significant resources in the form of grants from the Rotary district, our local Rotary club and private donations to fund the project” says Rothman. The project is scheduled to expand to additional locations throughout Aurora over the next 12-months. According to Aurora Gateway Rotary President Mike Leikam ,“This project started about a year ago and we are proud to announce the date of our ribbon cutting ceremony.” June 29th will officially launch the project with a formal program aimed at introducing the Little Free Food Pantry project to local residents, city officials and other guests says Leikam. The event will take place on the South side of Martin Luther King Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora CO 80012, starting at 4:00 pm.

Everyone is invited. Great press with the local and regional news media; see Channel 4 story: https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/06/13/food-pantry-hungry-coloradans/

Per Mike Leikam, "This project could not be possible without the help of Rotary International and Rotary District 5450 with its many grant opportunities, so we thank everyone involved and invite EVERYONE to the ribbon cutting."

HR Rotary at HR Chamber of Commerce Members Who Value Philanthropy Event

Words from the HR Chamber of Commerce, "It was wonderful to hear about the importance Rotary has in helping the community. Thanks for all you do for others in need! It’s great to partner with such a variety of caring people who happen to be very photogenic too!"