We Zoomed our speaker PP Darryl Mathews in last Tuesday from the Rotary Club of Gawler Light in South Australia.
Darryl spoke about his clubs journey with the Shelter Bag program, this project was featured in RDU June addition.
A project to make a difference to the homeless in the area. Shelter Bags are waterproof giving people that are sleeping rough some warmth and protection from the elements.
They are lite to carry and can fit a sleeping bag and blankets inside.
When members of the Gawler Light heard about this project that was introduced to Australia by a Terrigal Club NSW, Darryl said they purchased the first 10 Bags, saw the benefit to the community and presented the idea of Shelter Bags to other clubs in their district.
Twenty-one clubs have come on board and are now supplying to people in need in their areas through the Gawler Light club, and they also work with the Salvation Army and Red Door, an organisation that direct clients to where they can receive help.
Bayside have purchased their first 10 bags and 4 have been given to the Salvation Army and we are looking forward to hearing from Anne Cotsell (pictured with her team) to see how they have been received.
President Aileen will be sharing this idea with other club presidents in our area at the Presidents meeting.