LIGHT UP METHUEN
The Methuen Fire Department is on the front lines delivering care and working to overcome challenges to care delivery. There is an increase in demand and in the cost for crucial medical supplies to keep staff and the wider community safe.
Rotary District 7930 received a $25,000 Disaster Response Grant for Covid-19 from The Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Grant for COVID-19 was established to help equip front line clinical staff with critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it possible for teams to have the resources they need, when they need them most. Rotary District 7930 was awarded $25,000.00 with $15,625.00 of the grant monies providing PPE to various care provider facilities and $9375 providing PPE for Police/Fire Departments and First Responders across the North Shore, Greater Boston area, Greater Salem NH area, and the Merrimack Valley.
We recognize how the situation with COVID-19 is rapidly changing our lives. As together we navigate the unique realities of the day, we are truly grateful for the opportunity to partner with Methuen Fire Department via The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Grant for Covid-19.
This grant has specifically helped with the purchase of 880 N95 masks that serve to equip firefighters on the visits needing precautions during the pandemic.
It all comes down to being prepared – thank you to Rotary District 7930 for needed resources that allow Methuen Rotary Club to give the Methuen Fire Department the ability to prepare.
To learn more about what Methuen Rotary Club does visit us at www.methuenrotary.org , like us on Facebook, or follow on instagram
Methuen Rotary Club donated over 2500 pounds of non-perishable food to very worthy non profits during the COVID 19 Pandemic. The Rotary Club motto is “Service Above Self” and conveys the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary worldwide spirit. Each of the following three food banks got donations. Neighbors In Need runs 13 food pantries in the Merrimack Valley, 2 of which are in Methuen. They provide healthy food including fresh produce, meat, dairy and other staples to 900 families. Additionally, they address diaper needs by running the only open-to-the public Diaper Pantry in Greater Lawrence. Neighbor’s In Need serves 275 families, including almost 400 children every month by providing diapers, wipes and other infant supplies. The Methuen YMCA along with the Merrimack Valley YMCA is providing grab and go meals and have opened a food pantry. Through a partnership with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, they purchase food at low cost from Food Bank, supplemented with donations, in order to provide bags of food to children and their families on weekends. Families are invited to choose the food that they prefer from the healthy options that are available. Methuen Cares Center is collecting non – perishable food, school supplies, paper products and PPE supplies. Now open from 10am-6pm Mon-Fri at the Loop (in the prior Avenue location) to centralize the collection of donations from anyone who can donate to help others. The Methuen Cares Center will also be making calls to residents to check in and see how they can help. If you need help please call 978-609-1866. For more information please refer to the websites listed.
www.needfood.org, www.cityofmethuen.net www.mvymca.org
Andover Cares, The Knights of Columbus, and Rotary Club's are partnering to help Fuel The Fight-The Andovers, Inc..
75% of all (tax deductable) donations for Fuel The Fight made through Andover Cares will support feeding health care workers providing front-line support for citizens in our region. Any remaining donations will support this, or other local causes related to health and wellness in our community, which Andover Cares sponsors.
Our struggling local restaurants need business to help survive through the prolonged stay at home advisory period …. Holy Family Hospital and Lawrence General Hospital employees working on the front line of the Covid pandemic need food because their cafeteria is closed ... and moreover, the outpouring of
public support in sending meals to the hospital has been a "tremendous" emotional boost to the healthcare workers while they face Covid-19 every day.
FTF campaigns began and grew organically among people eager to help both frontline essential workers and the struggling food service industry. As a result, they seek to reach as many health care workers in their community as possible.
To serve these needs, "Fuel the Fight - The Andovers, Inc." was established by four Andover business women to gather donations that are 100% utilized via this "Go Fund Me" to pay participating local restaurants for meals they deliver to the hospital.
"Our mission is to help the local restaurants struggling to stay in business during this crisis while supporting the health care workers at Lawrence General Hospital." - Kristen Guthrie
Several of our local restaurants have signed up to participate in this program .. and your donation will help keep this initiative going! The heart of FTF’s operation is found in its local community leaders, and volunteers. FTF is committed to nurturing the next generation of public servants, leaders, and philanthropists.
Kindly make a donation to this worthy cause today.
Thank you!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuel-the-fight-the-andovers-inc-tickets-104251745778
Fuel The Fight - The Andovers, Inc.
Directors:
Kristen Guthrie
Carolyn Mcinnis
JoAnn Kalogianis Spaneas
Alice Trudell
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The Methuen Rotary Club awarded the Methuen YMCA proceeds from the 7th Annual Bocce Tournament that was held in November. These funds will be used to send Methuen children to Camp Otter this coming summer . Pic. Ryan McVann Exec. Dir. Methuen YMCA & Julie Brady , AVP The Savings Bank & Rotary President
The Methuen Rotary Club Celebrated Virginia Salem the Director Of Northern Essex Elder Transport INC. Northern Essex Elder Transport, Inc. (NEET) is a non-profit organization providing non-emergency medical transportation for seniors using volunteer drivers. She was presented with A Paul Harris Award which is the highest honor that is given to someone who lives the Rotary Motto ”Service Above Self”
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Pictured: Fiore Almonte, Larry Rossi, Mickey & Bob Defrancesco
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Frank Brucato & Julie Brady
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