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Rotary Foundation at Work
East Cobb Shops for 300+ Veterans

The Rotary Club of East Cobb recently demonstrated its commitment to community service by successfully executing a heartwarming project in collaboration with United Military Care, a non-profit organization based in Cobb County. This impactful endeavor was made possible through the generous support of a Rotary Foundation Grant and the unwavering dedication of East Cobb Rotary's members, to grow local economics and help veterans through a rebound relief program after the devastating impact of COVID-19 and the economic aftermath.

In this noteworthy undertaking, the club shopped on behalf of 308 homeless veterans, ensuring that their essential needs were met. The shopping list was substantial, involving the procurement of 616 t-shirts and 924 men's briefs. Each deserving veteran received not one, but two t-shirts and three pairs of briefs. In addition to this generous support, club members went the extra mile by donating an additional $700 out of their own pockets, specifically earmarked to address other essential needs not covered by the grant.

Confronted with the monumental task of handling such a considerable quantity of items, the members of East Cobb Rotary exhibited exceptional teamwork and banded together after their weekly meeting. They efficiently organized themselves into an assembly line, streamlining the packaging process. With the clock ticking before most people even hit the snooze button, this early morning breakfast club showed that they were not just early birds; they were the ones who caught the worms and cooked up a hearty breakfast of positive change. Their incredible mission, completed before 9 am, illustrated the power of Rotarian involvement in local economic growth and providing crucial assistance to veterans in their time of need.


Posted by Brenda Beshara
November 29, 2023

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