Category: Donations

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💖🏠 Unique Home Jalandhar: A Sanctuary of Hope and Love 💖🏠

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Whilst the majority of our fundraising supports local good causes, every two years we hold a golf day specifically to raise funds for international charities and causes. 🌍

One of the good causes benefiting from your support is Unique Home Jalandhar an orphanage located in the Punjab which is dedicated to rescuing and nurturing abandoned and orphaned girls, giving them a safe haven and a chance at a brighter future. 🌟👧

At Unique Home, every child is treated with love, dignity, and care, regardless of caste, creed, or religion. The home provides not only shelter but also education, life skills, and emotional support, empowering these girls to grow into confident and self-reliant individuals. 📚💪

Unique Home also carries out outreach work to help strengthen families and reduce the risk of girls being abandoned. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒💪

In a society where female foeticide and abandonment are harsh realities, Unique Home is a powerful reminder of the value and potential of every girl. The girls here are not just given a home—they are given a family, a future, and a reason to dream. 🌈✨

Together, we can help these girls thrive and show the world the power of kindness and community. 🤝💞

#Rotary #UniqueHomeJalandhar #EmpowerGirls #HopeAndLove #SupportOrphanages

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🌊⚓ Working with the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets! 🌊⚓

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Cadet forces offer young people an incredible opportunity to develop valuable life skills, build confidence, and make lifelong friends. Enrolling with the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets offers a world of benefits:

Leadership & Teamwork: Cadets learn to lead with integrity and work seamlessly as part of a team. 🤝🛥️

Adventure & Fun: From sailing and kayaking to camping and field trips, cadets embark on thrilling adventures that make learning exciting. 🛶🏕️

Discipline & Responsibility: The structured environment helps instill discipline and a strong sense of responsibility, preparing cadets for future challenges. 📏⛵

Skill Development: Cadets gain practical skills in navigation, first aid, and more, paving the way for various career opportunities in the maritime and military sectors. 🗺️⚓

Friendship & Community: Being part of the cadets fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie, as children bond with peers sharing the same interests and passions. 🤗🌐

Boosted Confidence: Regular activities and achievements build self-confidence and resilience, empowering cadets to face any obstacle with courage. 🌟🚀

Physical Fitness: Active participation promotes a healthy lifestyle, ensuring cadets stay fit and active through engaging physical activities. 🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We’re extremely grateful for the support which the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets gave to our Santa Sleigh collections over Christmas and proud to able to support their ongoing work by making a donation to them.

For more information about the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadet visit their website.

#Rotary #SeaCadets #RoyalMarineCadets #YouthDevelopment #Leadership #Adventure #SkillsForLife

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🌟 Supporting Families with Acorns Children’s Hospice 🌟

Acorns Children’s Hospice is a beacon of hope and compassion for young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families in Wolverhampton and beyond.

🏥 The Hospice, which has facilities in Birmingham, Walsall, and Worcester, has supported 781 children and 1,045 families across the West Midlands over the last year providing a variety of services including:

💉 Specialized Medical Care: Providing expert medical and palliative care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
🗨️ Emotional Support: Offering counselling and emotional support to families, helping them navigate through their journey with strength and understanding.
🏡 Respite Care: Giving families much-needed breaks by providing short stays for children in a nurturing and safe environment.
🌟 End-of-Life Care: Ensuring dignity and comfort for children in their final moments, surrounded by their loved ones in a supportive setting.

The dedicated staff and volunteers at the Hospice provide exceptional care and support during the most challenging times, ensuring that every child and their loved ones feel cherished and supported.

💙 We’ve made a further donation to help make a difference in the lives of young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families.

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🌟 Empowering Wolverhampton’s Youth: The Way Youth Zone 🌟

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The Way Youth Zone is a vibrant hub located in the heart of our City where the young people of Wolverhampton can thrive, grow, and discover their potential. Open to those aged 8-19 (and for those aged up to 25 who live with additional needs), The Way offers a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all.

💬 What The Way Offers:

🧗‍♂️ Over 20 Activities Every Night: From rock climbing and boxing to music, arts, and dance, there’s something for everyone.

📈 Life Skills Development: Helping young people build resilience, confidence, and essential skills for the future.

🤝 Supportive Community: A place to make friends, connect with mentors, and feel valued.

💸 Affordable Access: Membership is just £5 a year, and each visit costs only 50p, ensuring accessibility for all.

Since opening nine years ago The Way has helped over 19,000 young people in the City

We’ve made a further donation to support the incredible work of The Way Youth Zone. Together, we can empower the young people of Wolverhampton to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. 💙

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🌟 We’re Supporting the Wildside Activity Centre! 🌟

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We are happy to be able to make a further donation to the Wildside Activity Centre in Wolverhampton to support the Centre’s mission to empower young minds through nature and outdoor activities. 🏞️🌍

How the Wildside Activity Centre Benefits Young People:
✨ Environmental Education: The Centre offers a range of educational programs that teach young people about the natural world, conservation, and sustainability. Hands-on activities like bug hunts, bat walks, and den building inspire a love for nature and a sense of responsibility for the environment. 🐞🦇🏕️
✨ Outdoor Adventures: With activities such as canoeing, narrow-boat rides, and campfire experiences, young people develop essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, and resilience. These adventures also promote physical fitness and mental well-being. 🚣‍♂️🛶🔥
✨ Inclusive Programs: The Wildside Activity Centre is committed to making its activities accessible to all young people, regardless of their background or abilities. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone can participate and benefit from the experiences offered. 🌈🤗
✨ Community Engagement: By bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds, the Centre fosters a sense of community and belonging. Its programs encourage positive social interactions and help build lasting friendships. 🤝🏡
✨ Personal Growth: Through its activities, young people gain confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of achievement. The Centre provides a supportive environment where they can challenge themselves, discover new interests, and develop their potential. 🌱🌟

We are proud to support the Wildside Activity Centre and its incredible work in creating a brighter future for the young people of Wolverhampton. Together, we can make a lasting impact! 💖

#Rotary #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #Environment #OutdoorAdventure #Wolverhampton #SupportTheYouth

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Supporting the Birch Thompson Memorial Fund

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Thanks to the help of the collectors from the Inner Wheel Club of Tettenhall and your generous donations to our Christmas Santa Sleigh appeal, we’ve made a joint donation to the Birch Thompson Memorial Fund, one of Inner Wheel’s chosen charities.

The donation will help the Fund to maintain and develop Gelliwig, a residential centre in Porthmadog, North Wales, which offers low-cost residential accommodation for young people from Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands. 🏞️🏡

Since its formation in 1981, the Fund has helped thousands of young people develop their skills and talents and experience the outdoors. Gelliwig is a popular destination for school groups, youth groups, and other organisations from Wolverhampton, looking for a base for activities such as hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing. 🧗🚣‍♂️

If you would like to find out more about the Birch Thompson Memorial Fund and its work at Gelliwig, visit their website at www.gelliwig.org.uk. 🌐

We are happy to support an organisation that is helping to create a brighter future for the young people of Wolverhampton. 🌟✨

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Supporting Hearing Dogs for the Deaf

Have you ever wondered how life-changing a loyal furry friend can be for someone who is deaf? 🐾 The Hearing Dogs for the Deaf charity is dedicated to training and providing specially trained dogs to assist people who are deaf. These incredible dogs not only alert their owners to important sounds like doorbells, alarms, and even baby cries, but they also bring love, confidence, and independence into their lives.

Each dog is carefully trained to cater to the unique needs of their future owner, offering a life-transforming bond that goes beyond mere companionship. ❤️ From Labrador Retrievers to Cocker Spaniels, these dogs become the ears for those who cannot hear, making everyday life a bit easier and much more joyful.

After hearing about the wonderful work of this charity from two of its local ambassadors we’ve made a donation to help support the work of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Together, we can help change lives one dog at a time! 🐕✨

You can learn more the charity at https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/

#Rotary #HearingDogs #Charity #LifeChanging #SupportDeafCommunity

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Supporting the Memory Cafe

We’re really grateful for the support we received from members of the Tettenhall Inner Wheel Club at this years Santa Sleigh collections – to recognise their invaluable help we’ve made a joint donation to one of their nominated charities, the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Memory Café.

These cafés provide an opportunity for people living with dementia to enjoy the magic of live music, free refreshments and a safe space to socialise with people in a similar situation.

Music has been proven to have transformative affects on people living with dementia, helping to improve cognitive function, boost mood and behaviour and improve thinking and feeling. The entertainment features a variety of genres such as Motown, Gospel, Bollywood, Bhangra, Music Hall and 40s-60s music with professional performers.

Our donation and those of the Theatre’s other supporters mean that the cafés are free to attend.

If you know someone who’d like to attend you can book free tickets through the Theatre’s Outreach team by emailing access@grandtheatre.co.uk or calling 01902 57 33 20.

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Supporting Adult Literacy

One of Rotary’s core goals is to strengthen our communities by supporting basic education and literacy.

Reading is a basic requirement of everyday life, and whilst for many of us its a skill we take for granted there are 2.4 million adults in England alone who can barely read or cannot read at all.

This means that they find everyday tasks like filling in forms, helping children with schoolwork and reading letters and bills difficult. Being unable to read also impacts on their employment opportunities, self-confidence and their ability to participate in society.

Learning to read as an adult is life-changing both for the adult and for their families and that’s why we’re supporting Read Easy UK to provide their volunteer-led reading coaching programme for adults in Wolverhampton. Read Easy helps any adult who either can’t read or who lacks confidence with reading. The reading coaching they provide is confidential, one-to-one and absolutely free!

If you or someone that you know could benefit from their help you can find the contact details for the local Read Easy Coordinator here https://readeasy.org.uk/groups/wolverhampton/

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Helping Compton Care

There aren’t many people in Wolverhampton who haven’t been touched by the wonderful work of Compton Care.

For over 40 years they have been providing specialist palliative and end of life care to patients, and support for their families, helping them to navigate every aspect of life with a life limiting condition.

Rotary has been involved with the work of Compton Care since its earliest days and helped to fund the initial fit out of the Hall for use as a care facility for patients with terminal illnesses.

Government funding alone won’t cover the ongoing cost of providing its services to patients free of charge and as a result the organisation continues to rely on donations from the community.

Thanks to your support of our Christmas collections we’ve been able to make a donation to help Compton Care with these costs so that it can continue to offer an outstanding level of service to both patients and visitors.

Follow the link to make a donation to support their continuing work – https://www.comptoncare.org.uk/donate/