Rotary Community Support Proves Simple but Important
Community Service
What can be more important to a child facing the scary prospect of being
relocated to a new home and a new family than the child's self-respect? The
members of the Sierra Vista Rotary Clubs are working to protect the dignity
of each and every child moving from the Cochise County Children's Center in
Huachuca City to a foster family by ensuring they have something as simple
as a nearly new suitcase, duffel bag or gym bag to carry their clothes in.
For the past three weeks, Rotary members have been clearing out their
closets, cleaning up their seldom used suitcases, bags and large back packs
and delivering them to the Cochise Children Center. Over 30 bags have been
delivered so far and Sissy Stephens from the Children's Center said the need
for such items (along with a wish list they have at their front desk)
remains constant and, at times, critical.
For nearly three decades, the Cochise County Children's Center has been
providing invaluable one-of-a-kind support to Southeastern Arizona by
helping approximately 450 youths each year in personal and family crisis
situations. The Children's Center is a community-based non-profit
organization located in Huachuca City helping children from newborn through
the age 17.
If you have "nearly new" bags and suitcases you would like to donate, please
contact Tim Quinn, Rotary Community Services Director, at (520) 452-7982