Sandys Rotary Club Donates To Three Charities
The Sandys Rotary Club has donated $21,500 to three charities, including HOME, Focus Counselling Services, and the Salvation Army.
A spokesperson said, “The Sandys Rotary Club donated $21,500 to three local charities in December. The chosen charities were HOME, which seeks to end homelessness, Focus Counselling Services, which provides treatment and support to people who are battling with addictions, and the Salvation Army.
Denise Carey, Antoine Lightbourne and Leslie Grant
“At the Sandys Rotary Christmas dinner on December 11th, 2024, President Antoine Lightbourne presented donations of $7,000 each to the Executive Director of HOME, Denise Carey, and to the Executive Director of Focus Counselling Services, Leslie Grant. These funds represented the proceeds raised through a raffle organized by Sandys Rotary, with the prize draw having taken place on October 30th, 2024.
“Sandys Rotary thanks the community for its support in purchasing raffle tickets, which has enabled us to assist these two charities that provide innovative solutions to pressing social challenges in Bermuda.
Captain Dennis Maybury and Antoine Lightbourne
“Then on December 17, 2024, Mr. Lightbourne presented a donation of $7,500 to Captain Dennis Maybury of the Salvation Army to show the support of the Board of Directors and members of Sandys Rotary for the ongoing work which the Salvation Army does to address the challenges which members of our community face, especially during the festive season.
“Rotary is an international community service organization that strives to improve the welfare of people throughout the world. We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
“The recipient charities were chosen because they align with this year’s Rotary International theme of ‘The Magic of Rotary,’ which emphasizes building bridges throughout communities to help improve the quality of life for all.”
