The Voice of North Grenville
The North Grenville Times
The Voice of North Grenville
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September 26, 2024
Vol. 12 No. 38
Rotary’s big help for Small Homes FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
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L-R: Cathy Gilpin, John Beking, Janne Ritskes, Bruce Wehlau and Serge Lacroix photo compliments of Anna Van Adrichem Rochon by David Shanahan The Rotary Club of Kemptville, about to mark 90 years serving this community, have made a $10,000 donation to Shalom Small Homes Kemptville and are challenging other service clubs and organisations in North Grenville to do the same. Shalom Small Homes Kemptville is a very practical project with the aim of providing small homes for over-55’s in the community, on the basis of
affordable lifetime rental agreements. Approximately 30% of those over 55 suffer from an increasing inability to meet the rental costs of their homes, which they have lived in for years. This project, it is hoped, will allow them to live out their lives with dignity and peace. This first phase of the project will see homes provided for four North Grenville seniors; these houses have already been framed, and volunteers are working with Lockwood Brothers Construction staff
to finish the interiors. All of the work is being done by volunteers, and donations in money and in kind are really welcome and are an integral part of the Shalom Small Homes vision. Rotary’s support of Small Homes is just the latest example of the Club’s 90-year history of community activism, which has seen them involved in everything from the Duck Race to international immunisation campaigns. The Club will be holding a celebration dinner on October 15 to mark their 90th
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anniversary in Kemptville (see the poster in this issue for details). Some volunteers are signed up for the next steps in the Small Homes build, but more are needed! Shalom Small Homes is seeking skilled volunteers who can donate a day of physical labour and supply their own tools, such as a battery operated screw gun, nail gun, and saw. Other volunteer openings are also available. Anyone willing to serve can get in touch by phone at 613-884-4245.
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