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Rotary Shelter Boxes Arrive for Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort. The Club has donated $1000.00 from the Trust Fund to Shelter Boxes Canada as our contribution to the Haitian earthquake relief.  It is hoped the donation will be matched by the Canadian Government and by RI. Rotary Club of Halifax Northwest  Is pleased to Introduce  it's Newest Member -  Bob Shepherd. WELCOME ABOARD!   'OUT OF THE COLD' SHELTER   On Sunday Nov 22. before a large group of concerned citizens and volunteers the Rev. Ross Bartlett, Minister of St. Matthew's United Church gave Carol Charlebois, Executive Director of Metro Non Profit Housing Association (MNPHA) the keys to the Church. This marked the official opening within the Church of the 15-bed volunteer-run "OUT OF THE COLD SHELTER" that will provide alternate shelter through the winter months.   Last year, when support was withdrawn from the Pendleton place shelter, reduced capacity of the system made it difficult to impossible for some folks to find shelter. Recognizing this, Carol led the effort to establish an alternative shelter. Other dedicated individuals and community organizations banded together to mobilize resources and volunteers, and by March had established a shelter. Nor’westers helped with a club donation of $2000, and several members made personal contributions of cash and needed supplies. Through March and April 64 the shelter provided 460 overnight stays to 64 men and women - almost half of whom were under 25 years of age.   Again this year, the shelter depends upon citizen support, so we again have an opportunity to help. Of course cash donations – to MNPHA (tax receipt provided) - are especially useful in purchasing supplies, and donations of any of the needed supplies are most gratefully received. (A suggested list follows) Contributions may be delivered directly to MNPHA at Gottingen & Buddy Daye, or brought to our meetings thru the winter for delivery by Dick Hodgson or John Williamson DONATIONS NEEDED: Non food items Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, garbage bags (large green), recycle bags (blue), plastic storage tubs (large), Zip-Lock sandwiche size bags, laundry soap, fabric softener, large crock pot, large soup pot, coffee maker, electric kettle, coffee mugs, toaster, silverware, linens, twin sized sheets (flat or fitted), pillows, pillow cases.      The News From Halifax NW is Continued - Click Here     Hit counter provided by hit counter web site.

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