We hope everyone is doing as well as they can be during this public health emergency. This crisis is unprecedented.
If any of our Rotarians are in need of assistance with shopping or errands or anything else, please let me know.
Rotary would like to help, but we, like you, are in uncharted waters. Rotary has members and volunteers who are willing to be of service, but we need help identifying persons or populations in need.
We know there are individuals, whether they be senior citizens or families, who may be in need of help with shopping or errands or other things. If you know of someone who needs help in the community, please let us know. We may be able to help or may be able to identify other resources.
We also know there are businesses that are hurting. Local businesses, especially restaurants, are the first to be asked by local charities for donations of gift certificates, sponsorships, goods and services. Those local businesses are the ones who have supported Rotary and so many other local groups in the past. Now they are in dire need of our support. Please consider ordering takeout, purchasing gift certificates or patronizing their business in some way (appropriate social distancing required).
We are struggling to see how we can help. Please reach out to us with your ideas and let's stay a strong, united community during this crisis. Perhaps as important as our physical needs now are social and emotional needs.
Our motto is Service Above Self. This ethic can help keep us connected and lift our spirits.
Best wishes to all from Reading Rotary.