Hamilton News

The Rotary Club of Hamilton is donating $6000.00 for the purchase of surgical masks and N95 masks to address the pressing need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline care workers in community organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

“The world is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis that requires the mobilization and participation of every individual and every business in this country, and our Rotary club needed to do something to help our community,” said Rotary Club President Heather Moroz.

 

The Rotary Club of Hamilton’s Board of Directors approved the donation using funds raised through their members and fundraisers. They also received approval to use their District 7090 Matching Grant to be reused for the COVID Cares Project. Through the Rotary network, supplies have been secured from a local distributor.

 

The Rotary Club of Hamilton plans to distribute more than 1200 surgical masks and 1500 N95 masks to several local organizations offering frontline care, including the two residential facilities of St. Leonard’s Society of Hamilton, Ellen Osler House and the men’s residence at the YMCA in Hamilton. The remaining will be donated to the City of Hamilton PPE Drive to distribute to local community services in desperate need of PPE.

 

“During such difficult times as the one we are currently in, please know, that by being a Rotarian, you are making a difference in your local community. What we do as a Rotary Club matters and serving our community in this small way is what we do best as Rotarians,” reported to club members by President Heather Moroz.