Western Pa. Rotary Clubs raise over $21,000 for global disaster relief
Members of Western Pennsylvania Rotary Clubs raised over $21,000 last week for the global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA at a “Shine for ShelterBox” event.
Guests learned about the humanitarian charity’s work and got to experience its aid items at the gathering, held at The Stables at Connoquenessing and hosted by Dave and Melanie Sturrock, members of Rotary District 7280 and ShelterBox USA ambassadors.
"Melanie and I hosted this event because the need of displaced families is so great, and 2022 has shown that the global displacement program is only growing,” Dave Sturrock said in a statement. “We want to do everything we can to help families stay together and safe, and ShelterBox truly makes an impact on peoples’ lives.”
At the event in Renfrew, guests were treated to a dinner provided by John Marshall Catering, as well as entertainment, basket raffles and a silent auction.
Founded in 2000 by a Rotary Club in England, ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and other essential items following disasters or in conflict zones. The group has evolved to provide customized aid for disaster victims, including tents and various shelter options, solar lights, water filters and cook sets.
For information, please visit ShelterBoxUSA.org. Donations are still being accepted at the “Shine for ShelterBox” website, shelterboxshine.square.site.
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