Northeast Westchester & Shelterbox

 
Somers, NY, July 21, 2015 - The Rotary Club of Northeast Westchester recently donated $1,800 to benefit ShelterBox, a humanitarian relief charity that assists survivors of disaster and humanitarian crises around the globe.

“The members of more than 33,000 Rotary Clubs around the world place value in service above self,” said Stan Herz Pearlman, President of the Rotary Club of Northeast Westchester. “We have a commitment to helping others in need.”
 
About ShelterBox USA

ShelterBox provides humanitarian aid – emergency tented shelter and other supplies such as stoves, blankets and water filtration systems, among other tools to help families rebuild their lives after losing their homes and possessions following a disaster such as earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict. ShelterBox is currently responding to disasters in Cameroon, Chile, Democratic Republic of Korea, Iraq, Nepal, Niger, and Syria.

“You never know when the next disaster might strike,” said Alan Monroe, Interim Executive Director of ShelterBox USA. “With generous donations such as this one from the Rotary Club of Northeast Westchester, we can continue our mission of providing shelter, warmth and dignity to disaster survivors around the world including the most recent earthquake in Nepal.”

Those interested in supporting ShelterBox can make tax-deductible donations at www.shelterboxusa.org or by mailing a check to 8374 Market St. #203, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. For information or to make a contribution by phone, please call 941-907-6036.
 
About the Rotary Club of Northeast Westchester

The Northeast Westchester (NEW) Rotary Club combines the former Katonah Rotary Club chartered in 1929 and the former Somers Rotary Club chartered in 2002. This club serves Katonah, Somers, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge, North Salem, and South Salem. We offer opportunities for community, national, and worldwide service, fellowship, and networking with other professionals. The NEW Rotary meets the second and fourth Thursday evenings at 6:30 at the Pinnacle Restaurant at Heritage Hills. For more information about NEW Rotary and scheduled events, see www.newrotaryclub.org, call (914) 669-9021, (914) 210-4379 or email mail@newrotaryclub.org.