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Rotary Club of Key Largo Helping to Rebuild Our Community Following Hurricane IrmaThe Rotary Club of Key Largo is focusing on the needs of families and children most impacted by Irma. To that end we are working through the schools in our area to help provide immediate relief and ensure them that future opportunities remain for their children.
The best way to accomplish this is though cash donations to our club’s 501(c)(3) Irma Relief Fund. A portion of these funds will be used to purchase gift cards for the use at local food markets, hardware stores, gas stations, etc. The remainder will go to our Take Stock in Children Scholarship fund.
Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. The program offers students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors and hope for a better life. The comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include their transition into college. The families of children who financially qualify for Take Stock were most impacted by Irma.
The Rotary Club of Key Largo traditionally has two fund raisers each year that generate funds for local scholarships, both of which were canceled this year. Funds to make up this difference are critical to the restoration efforts of our community.
If you are interested in supporting our efforts please donate through this website or by mailing checks to the Rotary Club of Key Largo - Irma Relief Fund at P.O. Box 252, Key Largo, FL 33037.
Dennis Caltagirone, President 2017-18
