The Rotary Club of Amherst has been designated supporters of the Western New York (WNY) COVID-19 Community Response Fund in recognition of our support. Under the leadership of Rotary Club Foundation President John Yurtchuk and Club President Izzy Taher-Abdallah, club members recently contributed $4000.00 to help meet the needs of people of WNY affected by COVID-19. Several members contributed individually also to help to fund this donation as the club's spring fundraiser was canceled.
By pooling funds with other foundations, organizations businesses, and individuals, the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund supports immediate needs in the areas of health, human services, food, childcare, and frontline responders. To date, over six million dollars has been awarded to organizations in the WNY Region. The WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund is coordinated by the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Health Foundation for Buffalo & Central New York.
