In an impromptu vote on Oct. 4, the Club's Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a request of $3500.00 to help sponsor an Afghan refugee family. Of this $3500, $3000.00 will be matched by the district. We will raise $3000.00 from three other clubs that will also be matched. That total will be $12,000.00. The extra $500.00 is to ensure we are not underfunded. If it's not needed, we will return the money to the foundation. The total amount for the project is $12,500.00, which will be used for rent, household items, clothes, food, educational items, and other supplies the family may need.
Jean Henry, who is chairing this event, reports that she has had an amazing response but there are still some open items. If you are donating a small item feel free to bring it to the meeting and we will collect it there. For larger items, will coordinate a drop-off or pick-up once the apartment is leased.
Lutheran family services tell us that they are also in need of clothes. As a result, we will begin to collect clothes donations in advance of knowing specific family sizes. Those that won't work for the Rotary refugee family will be donated to the LFS
Comments from the LFS: "Most families are arriving with much less than a full wardrobe. They've acquired a change or two of clothes at the military bases where they were vetted and background checked but still need of clothes to prepare for the winter in Colorado."
If you are donating clothing ...
1. Please make sure all garments are gently used with no tears or stains.
2. All socks, underwear, bras, and shoes must be new and unworn.
3. Smaller adult sizes are needed more than large sizes (extra small, small, and medium).
4. Please make sure sizes are clearly marked.
There is a Google docs page where you can see those items that are still needed. They are in black print. The link to this page is: https://docs.google.com/
If you are donating clothing ...
1. Please make sure all garments are gently used with no tears or stains.
2. All socks, underwear, bras, and shoes must be new and unworn.
3. Smaller adult sizes are needed more than large sizes (extra small, small, and medium).
4. Please make sure sizes are clearly marked.
There is a Google docs page where you can see those items that are still needed. They are in black print. The link to this page is: https://docs.google.com/