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Newtown Rotary Gives Thousands To Area Organizations
The club presented $5,000 to organizations during a lunch meeting Wednesdsay. Then later, at a Borough Council meeting, it offered $1,000 for swings at Linton Memorial Park.
The Newtown Rotary Club gave away $6,000 to various organizations and community projects Wednesday.
During a luncheon meeting at , the club gave away $5,000 to various organizations that serve and aid the community. Then, at a Borough Council meeting later that evening, the club offered up $1,000 for swings at Linton Memorial Park, which is across from on South Lincoln Avenue.
Here are the organizations that the Rotary supported this year: (Each organization received a $500 donation from the club) Newtown Ambulance; ; Robbie Sutton Fund; Newtown Arbor Day; ; Pedals for Progress; Newtown D.A.R.E.; Neighborhood Outreach Foundation; American Red Cross Homeless Shelter; and A Woman’s Place.
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The Newtown Rotary Club, founded in 1953, has served the local and international communities for more than 50 years. In 2005, Rotary International celebrated its 100th anniversary.
The club meets every Wednesday at The Temperance House from 12:15 to 1:30 pm. All events are in the meeting room. For more information about the club, visit www.newtownrotary.org.
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