Community Above Self Batavia Rotary and the Interact Club
In 2019, members of the Batavia Interact Club put in hundreds of hours of volunteer time.
Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people. We are proud to sponsor a club at Batavia High School. As members of the Batavia Interact Club, students prosper as they serve our community. This school year Interact plans to focus on socially distant volunteer opportunities as the world changes with the fluid COVID-19 situation. Follow their journey in socially distanced volunteerism on twitter @BataviaInteract. In other news, it’s not too late to get in on the Corvette Raffle tickets. Purchase tickets at bataviarotarycharities.com. For more information on Rotary: BataviaRotaryClub.org. Email: info@BataviaRotaryClub.org. Meet your neighbors, make an impact, and do something really great!
Batavia United Way delivers
Since the pandemic hit in March, Batavia United Way has been working collaboratively with numerous community organizations
to support Batavians in need. Over 300 bags of groceries have been delivered to seniors, restaurant workers, and families affected. BUW, in concert with Salvation Army, is providing rent assistance to qualifying residents. We have also provided funding for additional Meals on Wheels clients. We could not do this and more without community support. Please consider supporting our Double Your Donation fall campaign or the 5K/10K Race. More information can be found on our Facebook page or website bataviaunitedway.org.
United Way volunteers deliver groceries.
The Batavia Moose Lodge is part of an international organization of men and women dedicated to caring for young (Mooseheart) and old (Moosehaven), bringing communities closer together, and celebrating life. There’s no better feeling than making a difference in the lives of children, seniors and communities. Special community events are open to the
public such as Moose-a-Palooza. Events are open to members and qualified guests only, unless stated open to the public. If interested in learning more about our organization, please contact us. The Batavia Lions Club has served Batavia residents since 1974; but, many people still ask, “Who are the Lions”? Lions take an active interest in the unique civic, cultural and social needs of the community where we live and work—“We Serve”. Perhaps we’ve helped you with vision or hearing needs through our school or adult programs. Perhaps you’ve seen us lending support at a park district event or partnering with United Way, the food pantry or other service agencies in our community—“We Serve.” Join us in supporting Batavia! Come serve with us! Learn about the Lions at batavialionsclub.org. Even through times of social distancing and virtual meetings, Kiwanis members continue to step up to help those in the community and in their workplaces. As of May 20, Kiwanis Club of Batavia PastPresident and Past Lt. Governor for Divisions 10/11 and her co-worker at Northwestern Medicine had sewn more than 200 headbands to assist in making hours of maskwearing much more comfortable. This kindness continued as they outfitted many in their departments and throughout the hospital with these comforting gifts. For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Batavia contact us at Kiwanis60510@hotmail.com
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