Villa Park Rotarians adopt needy senior for $800
The Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) has received $800 from the Rotary Club of Villa Park for a needy senior in HSP's Senior Citizen Project. The club, which meets on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at Gullivers Pizza and Pub in Oakbrook Terrace, has been supporting a senior citizen through HSP's program since 2002.
The Rotary Club of Villa Park is firmly devoted to the Rotary Foundation's slogan “service above self.”Besides supporting HSP and other local endeavors, the club has been very involved in serving internationally. They are currently sponsoring the creation of wells and a medical center in a needy community Kenya, and are planning a service trip to Guatemala. The club has engaged in service as part of their commitment to the mission of the Rotary Foundation, which is, to bring understanding, goodwill, and peace to the world through the promotion of health and education and the alleviation of poverty.
The 120 impoverished seniors in HSP's Senior Citizen Project receive monthly deliveries of 90 lbs. of groceries that include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, non-perishable foods, personal care items and paper products. The seniors also receive a monthly “Secret Pal” gift and a Meal of the Month provided by HSP's volunteers.
Karole Kettering, HSP Founder and Executive Director, was glad to have the dedicated support of the Rotary Club of Villa Park saying “they have been wonderful partners with HSP for over 9 years in alleviating the pain that poverty brings.
For information about the Rotary Club of Villa Park:
http://www.villaparkrotary.org/
Contact the Humanitarian Service Project:
hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
HSP's website: www.humanitarianservice.org and the HSP's blog: humanitarianserviceproject.blogspot.com.
HSP 465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
About The Humanitarian Service Project
HSP's mission is to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty creates in seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois. Last year during the Christmas Offering, 1,264 children received gifts and 150 impoverished families received three weeks of groceries, frozen meats, and fresh produce. With the Senior Citizen Project, HSP provides a monthly food delivery and secret pal gifts to 120 low-income seniors. The Children's Birthday Project reaches the youngest underprivileged, making birthdays and Christmas truly memorable occasions for 700 children. Feed the Kids provides low-income families with groceries and fresh produce. HSP conducts an annual school supplies drive, which sends supplies to the DuPage Back to School Fair in addition to furnishing schools and individual children with necessary supplies.