Rotary Club Disaster Relief Appeal
The Rotary Club of North Bay supports an international Disaster Relief operation founded and operated by Rotary that is the foremost provider of shelter in the world. Shelterbox has been a major presence in all recent disasters including Haiti (30,000 tents!), Japan, China, Syria (right click - open link) and multiple times in the Philippines, including their most recent typhoon disaster.
First families move into Shelterbox tents since Typhoon Haiyan -
The Big Green Shelterbox contains shelter and dignity for a family of up to 10, including everything needed for survival for months, except food and sanitation.
As part of the effort to make individuals and organizations aware of this charitable organization - especially in this particular time of need - the Club participated in the North Bay YMCA's Peace Week 2013, with the Shelterbox on display (November 13th - 27th) in the main lobby.
If you are interested in making a donation towards this program, please contact Don Wheeler, Co-Chair, Shelterbox Committee at 705-472-1075, cell 705-845-1932 (8:00 AM - 8:PM) or by email wheelermd@rogers.com. The Canadian Government is currently matching donations dollar for dollar.
CHECK OUT THE 4 REASONS TO SUPPORT SHELTERBOX PROGRAM UNDER DOWNLOADS (Home Page).
Further information is available on the website http://shelterboxcanada.org/.