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Putnam County Rotary contributes nearly $1,000 to the Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund

The Northern Illinois Rotary District added $50,000 toward the fund

By Shaw Local News Network
The Putnam County Rotary will be hosting a virtual open house at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 for anyone who lives or works in Putnam County. This open house will be complete with door prize drawings and opportunities to volunteer for one of the Rotary’s current service projects.

Putnam County Rotary and the Rotary International’s Disaster Relief Fund have kicked it into ‘high gear’ to help refugees in the Ukraine. (Provided)

Putnam County Rotary and the Rotary International’s Disaster Relief Fund have kicked it into ‘high gear’ to help refugees in the Ukraine.

The Putnam County Rotary Club added nearly $1,000 to the fund this week, with the help of numerous donors.

The northern Illinois Rotary District, which also includes Putnam, Bureau and LaSalle County Rotary Clubs, has designated $50,000 toward the fund.

Citizens are struggling to obtain food, medicine and basic necessities, as they are forced to flee from their homes and communities according to the Rotary.

Partnering with Rotary Clubs in the Ukraine and on its borders, the Rotary Foundation helps to assure that every donated dollar has the most purposeful impact to help those in need.

Those interested in donating may do so by check payable to The Rotary Foundation, sent to Putnam County Rotary, PO Box 418, Granville,IL 61326 or by contacting PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com for online donor instructions.

The Rotary Foundation is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3)organization, earning Charity Navigator’s highest possible ranking. Rotary is a non-political international organization supporting community-based services, humanitarian relief and peace initiatives throughout the world.