On March 8th, club members participated in “The Big Crunch” to raise awareness for healthy food in schools. Thank you Sherry M for organizing this initiative. 
The Rotary Club of Moncton West & Riverview donated $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Moncton. The funds will support their core operations and help to maintain their foundational programs so that they can continue to meet the community’s ever-changing needs.
The second round of application funding is now open, and the Charities Board is receiving applications until March 30, 2024. The donation criteria is outlined in the application, on our home page www.rotarymwr.ca
Photo participants: Nicholas O’Toole, Rotary President, Darren Hansen, Chair, Moncton West Rotary Charities, Joline Cyr, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Moncton.
The Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview donated $5, 
000 to the YWCA Moncton to support the “awareness training for YW mentors”. “YW mentors serve as guides and champions for young people, helping them achieve their goals, develop personal agency, and navigate life’s challenges. Additionally, our mentors conduct trauma-informed training sessions on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, extending their expertise to schools, community organizations, and government agencies.”
In photo: John Wishart, Secretary Moncton West Rotary Charities, Nicholas O’Toole, President Rotary Club of Moncton West & Riverview, Michele Nadeau, Executive Director, YWCA Moncton.
The Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview donated $10000 to BGC Riverview to support the “School Breakfast Program”. The goal of the Breakfast Program is to support 400+ children every day at two local elementary schools in Riverview.
In photo: Nicholas O’Toole, Rotary President, Lynda Carey, Executive Director, Riverview Boys & Girls Club, and Darren Hansen, Chair, Moncton West Rotary Charities.
The Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview donated $9,000 to NB Cares to support the “Newcomer Meal Program” and the “Newcomer Activity Centre”. The goal of the Meal Program is to “provide newcomers with culturally appropriate meals at affordable prices”. The Activity Centre will “provide recreational activities catering to the wellbeing of newcomers”.
In photo: Nicholas O’Toole, Rotary President, Ketan Raval, Founder & Executive Director, NB Cares (Moncton Cares) and Darren Hansen, Chair, Moncton West Rotary Charities.
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