Rotary are always in the thick of helping out during natural disasters, and unfortunately this year these disasters have been closer to home. The organisation within Rotary that manages the Rotary response is called RAWCS, and just a few months ago they distributed just over $7M to drought relief.
This week RAWCS put out a call for help for the Townsville Floods. If you can help please click on this link, from the Rotary Club of Townsville SW.
RAWCS Townsville Flood appeal...
Also Rotary and this club have been great supporters of the outback, so its heartbreaking to see the damage that the flood waters have caused in areas such as Julia Creek. The 4WD that Alex Rotary donated to Care Outreach a couple of years ago is being put to good use, and who can forget the stories from Bill and Melissa about the help and support that their volunteers bring to communities that are "doing it tough" - an understatement if ever was one. Fortunately all Rotarians are in an organisation that responds at times like this. |