The Rotary Club of Richmond Receives ShelterBox HERO Gold Award

THE Rotary Club of Richmond is honored to receive the 2021-2022 Gold Hero Award from Shelterbox International in recognition of the Club's outstanding dedication and support. The Club recently led the effort to donate more than $90,000 in Club and community donations to the people of Ukraine in need of shelter due to the ongoing conflict. Rotary District 7600 and other area clubs made donations as well in this combined effort.

A ShelterBox HERO is a Rotary club that has committed to making an impact in worldwide disaster response by giving funds exceeding $1000 within the Rotary year. Food and supplies are currently being provided to Ukraine in an efficient and timely response in the conflict with Russia.

Rotary Club of Richmond members Alex Innes and Warren Aldrich have been leading this effort. For more information on contributions and becoming a Shelterbox HERO -contact Warren Aldrich, Rotary HERO Ambassador @ waldrich@puravidarising.com.