This is our last week to participate in Kellogg's Feeding Reading program. With the purchase of each qualified product, Rotarians and friends can obtain a free children's book to be donated to a local family shelters. The comfort of reading a favorite or new book is an ages old tradition that can set a child on the road to life long learning. Books are a luxury, even more so during this time when libraries are stretched and not operating at full capacity. Many of our members have this project serving double duty as they donate the food products to our local Food Pantry and the books to a shelter.
Rotarian Tunji Funsho has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in recognition of his key role in making Nigeria polio-free. Read his profile in Time Magazine. Congratulations to Rotarian Funsho, to Rotary International's Polio-Plus program, and to the world!
Oh what a difference a year makes! Brookline Rotary has been "building" back to school backpacks for at least the last 10 years. Previously, in partnership with two local non-profits that support low-income families, we have purchased the typical back to school supplies. Then, at a social gathering of members, we would put together a back pack for each student that contained the needed, basic supplies to start the school year. Unlike previous years, this year we were not able to enjoy each others in-person company as we ate pizza and stuffed back packs. ...
