ESTEVAN — The Rotary Club of Estevan is looking for Estevan-area charities and non-profits’ projects to support.
Club president Terry Williams said they help local registered charities, non-profits and even not-registered groups that are working on some projects. Rotary is to give a financial boost to non-religious community organizations that are providing services in community caring, sports or arts and are located in the Estevan area, from Macoun to Steelman and from Benson to the U.S. border.
Local groups are asked to reach out to Rotary and provide information about their projects and the funding they need. Then the club members will decide how they can help.
"They just need to apply in writing and say what they're doing, how much they are looking for and how much that project is going to cost. And then the club will decide whether we are going to cover any of it, part of it or all of it," Williams said.
There is no limit on how small or big a project can be. As an example, Williams recalled the STARS helipad at St. Joseph's Hospital, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Estevan with $15,000 a year for several years.
There is no deadline to apply for funding either, as even if Rotary uses up all money this year, there will be more next year.
Williams noted that the Rotary Club is about supporting others, and local members do their best to help Estevan organizations strive in what they do for the community.
"Rotary exists to serve humanity. Rotary's motto is 'Service above self.' And importantly service to our community," Williams said.
To apply for financial support, please reach out to the club at [email protected] or via messaging the Rotary Club of Estevan on social media.
Rotary Clubs of Estevan and Weyburn also have Golf Ball Drop tickets available for sale through club members or via e-transfer to [email protected]. Please include name and contact information.
First prize will be $5,000, second prize is $3,000 and third prize is $1,000.
The golf ball drop will be held this year at the Weyburn Golf Club on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m., and three lucky ticket holders will win a cash prize.
The proceeds of the raffle tickets will go toward the STARS Air Ambulance service and Estevan Minor Ball.
The golf ball drop is the local club's second-largest fundraiser of the year.
