by Chris Datwyler | Jan 15, 2021 | People of Action
In celebration of the Dia de los Reyes Magos or Epiphany on January 6th, Rotarian Joe Vara visited “Jahve JireH”, which means “God Will Provide”, an orphanage outside of Mexicali to deliver gifts, food, toiletries and cleaning supplies. Food...
by Chris Datwyler | Jan 15, 2021 | People of Action
On Monday, December 21, Rotarian Joe Vara of the Rotary Club of East Los Angeles traveled to Ensenada, Mexico to deliver $500 to Casa Gabriel Orphanage for severely disabled children. The funds were used to repair and paint the drywall of the kitchen ceiling. Cement...
by Chris Datwyler | Dec 20, 2020 | People of Action
I completed my first of three terms at Oxford, where I am completing a master’s in Socio-Legal Research. My studies focus on how nonlawyers can help litigants unable to afford attorneys resolve their legal matters. My research falls under Rotary’s “Peace and Conflict...
by Chris Datwyler | Sep 18, 2020 | People of Action
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rotary’s 10 clubs in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas partnered with Delivering with Dignity to mobilize both dollars and volunteers for Rotary Food Heroes Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15 when delivered nearly 1,300 fully prepared meals to needy,...
by Chris Datwyler | Sep 16, 2020 | People of Action
Well….I sported my Rotary shirt passing out our donated food this morning. 375 15 lbs food bags given out in first HOUR. Special thanks to Walter Poser for his extra generous donation, and others that gave with matching funds, that provided the $5000 to buy the...