The Rotary Club of Dartmouth has just been awarded the “ShelterBox Gold Hero Award” for 2018-2019. A ShelterBox Hero is a Rotary Club that has identified the continuing need to prepare for disasters and respond at a moment’s notice and provides their support throughout the year. The Gold Award is the highest level awarded. During the past decade The Rotary Club of Dartmouth has been consistent supporter of this valuable organization.
ShelterBox is Rotary International’s Project Partner in disaster relief, further strengthening a global circle of friendship. ShelterBox provides relief in the form of ShelterBoxes and ShelterKits. The sturdy green ShelterBoxes contain family-sized tents specially designed to withstand the elements and provide people with temporary shelter until they are able to start the process of rebuilding a home. The ShelterKits contain all of the essential tools people need to start repairing and rebuilding homes straight away.
For more information about ShelterBox or to make a donation go to: https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/