Rotary spreads cheer and changes lives at Christmas here in Melbourne and around the globe.
On Tuesday 10 December 24, Richard Parker, Jan Moffatt, Trevor Nink and Sue Smith picked up car loads of toys from Launch Housing HQ in Collingwood. The donated toys were delivered to their facilities in Dandenong, South Melburne, East St Kilda and St Kilda, bring cheer and happy faces to those less fortunate.
Rotary Melbourne's Christmas Appeal recipient in 2024 is Western Chances. Through scholarships, opportunity programs, and ongoing support, we don’t just help young people achieve their goals - we empower them to return to their communities with knowledge, skills, and hope. Please make a special Christmas donation this year.
In Maryland USA, the Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County holds its annual Lights of Kindness event, raising over $200,000 in 9 years. Businesses are paired with local charities to decorate Christmas trees. The trees are displayed at a garden centre during the first weekend of December, and visitors can vote for their favorite tree by donating any amount of money. Each dollar donated is divided equally between the club’s foundation and the charity responsible for the tree, and the three charities that collect the most money earn an additional cash prize.
🎅🌍 From One Rotary Club to Another: Celebrating Community Spirit! 🎄✨ All the way from Reading, UK, here's a festive glimpse at their Rotary Santa Run held on December 1st, 2024! 🏃♂️🎅
The 2024 Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade in New Zealand celebrated “Christmas All Over the World” Kiwi-style, with vibrant floats and community spirit lighting up High Street. A magical day showcasing Rotary’s festive leadership in New Zealand!
Our Rotary Melbourne Elves are out in force this December supporting Launch Housing by helping to deliver over 2000 toys in time for Christmas for children impacted by homelessness.
