COMMUNITY PROJECTS
“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.”— Paul P. Harris
Literacy
Donation of Tablet for virtual classes
Our President, Percy Parker-Williams, donated a tablet to little Zykia to assist her with online classes. Zykia's Mum, Joanne, and baby brother were also in attendance.
During Foundation Month, we’ll continue to highlight the work our Cub is doing as we give back to the community.
During Foundation Month, we’ll continue to highlight the work our Cub is doing as we give back to the community.
The George Alleyne Library On Wednesday January 15, 2020, the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain rededicated the George Alleyne Library at the All-in-One Child Development Centre, Beetham Gardens.
Her Excellency, Paula-Mae Weeks, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presided over the ceremony, unveiled the rededication plaque and gave the feature address. Her Excellency then engaged the pre-schoolers as she read the story of Moko Jumbies. Members of Mr. Alleyne’s family were present to witness the ceremony.
The Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain officially opened the George Alleyne Library at the All-In-One Child Development Centre, Beetham Gardens on Wednesday 22 March, 2017.
The All-In-One Child Development Centre has been serving the children of the Beetham Gardens community for several years and the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain has been actively involved with its ongoing growth. From as far back as 2005, our Club has supported the work of All-In-One through the physical enhancement of the space, in order to provide an environment conducive to learning. This project is in keeping with two of Rotary International’s key areas of focus; basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.
The library is named after journalist George Alleyne (dec.), past member of our club who was instrumental in executing the Club’s work at the Centre. The Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain is pleased to supply the children of this community with books for this library. The Club is also grateful to the Zoomers Association of Trinidad and Tobago in Canada who donated the books that were added to the library in advance of the rededication ceremony.
Her Excellency, Paula-Mae Weeks, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presided over the ceremony, unveiled the rededication plaque and gave the feature address. Her Excellency then engaged the pre-schoolers as she read the story of Moko Jumbies. Members of Mr. Alleyne’s family were present to witness the ceremony.
The Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain officially opened the George Alleyne Library at the All-In-One Child Development Centre, Beetham Gardens on Wednesday 22 March, 2017.
The All-In-One Child Development Centre has been serving the children of the Beetham Gardens community for several years and the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain has been actively involved with its ongoing growth. From as far back as 2005, our Club has supported the work of All-In-One through the physical enhancement of the space, in order to provide an environment conducive to learning. This project is in keeping with two of Rotary International’s key areas of focus; basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.
The library is named after journalist George Alleyne (dec.), past member of our club who was instrumental in executing the Club’s work at the Centre. The Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain is pleased to supply the children of this community with books for this library. The Club is also grateful to the Zoomers Association of Trinidad and Tobago in Canada who donated the books that were added to the library in advance of the rededication ceremony.
Health & Wellness
Past President Nicole makes a donation to the Mercy Home hospice on behalf of the Club to facilitate an upgrade to the lighting in their nursing quarters.
Donation of canned food items collected by Club members to St Dominic's Orphanage, by Rotarian Barrie and PP Rabindra.
Past President Nicole hands over a washer and dryer to the Living Water Community's Hospice.
Women & Children
With the support of Digicel Foundation's EPIC programme, the club was able to assist with starting Grow Boxes and installing two 1000 water tanks at The Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. The grow boxes will provide fresh produce for the residents while the water tanks will alleviate the water problems faced. The Club also provided 10 doz adult and children's personal items for the transient residents.
Youth
Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.
Past President Charmaine presented Wayne Jordan, Principal of Each One Teach One, with 200 exercise books. Thanks so John Dickenson for supplying the books.
Vision screening at Each One Teach One School
MovieTowne Christmas treat
St Jude's Primary School PP Janice and PP Prakash support the St Jude's Primary School in their Christmas celebration and gift giving.
For Christmas 2017, we packaged hampers for all 7 families under the Adopt-A-Child programme.
The club installed an outdoor play area for the children at the St. Jude's Nursery School in 2016. The area was outfitted with swings, slides and other playground accessories to encourage a healthy play area.
