Posted by Donna DiFrancesco

OPERATION SANTA IS THERE TO HELP

In early December, the Rotary Club of Kenmore holds its annual Christmas party to raise funds to provide a nice Christmas to local families in need. These families may be single parent households, they may be going through a tough financial situation or they may just need a helping hand during this time of year.  Whatever the circumstance, Operation Santa is there to help and has been helping the community for over 30 years, thanks to Rotarian Joseph Starck.
 
This year, Kenmore teamed up with the Kenmore Fire Department.  The fire department held its own community party to collect toys and, along with a generous gift from Northwest Bank and the very giving residents at Schofield Residence, Kenmore Rotary was able to assist in a much greater capacity.  As a club, Kenmore purchased gifts for 21 children from 5 families. The fire department brought an empty rescue vehicle to Rotary Club of Kenmore President Tom Lang's office, and all the gifts were loaded for delivery.  We are looking forward to another successful team effort for Christmas 2018.