2012 Koats for Kids
Posted by Sheryl OConnor
on Sep 25, 2012
East Hartford Rotary Koats for Kids Event a Huge Success
On September 23rd, East Hartford Rotarians Chuck Clarke and Dick McCarthy and their wives Esther and Jeanne assisted 70 East Hartford children in selecting warm winter coats at the Burlington Coat Factory on Silver Lane. With the assistance of East Hartford Social Services Director, Jo-Ann Dorn, and her assistant, Ann Laliberte, 75 children were identified for this annual Rotary community program. Burlington Coat Factory employee, Noelle, provided a great deal of assistance as well, organizing and checking out the participating families. Each child is allowed to pick out their own coat costing up to $60.00 each. Many children put their coats on as they walked out of the store, proudly displaying them and thanking the coordinators. Each year, the EH Rotary Club donates the cost of the coats. This year they received a $1,000 Simplified Grant from Rotary District 7890 to support the donation for this much-needed community project.
On September 23rd, East Hartford Rotarians Chuck Clarke and Dick McCarthy and their wives Esther and Jeanne assisted 70 East Hartford children in selecting warm winter coats at the Burlington Coat Factory on Silver Lane. With the assistance of East Hartford Social Services Director, Jo-Ann Dorn, and her assistant, Ann Laliberte, 75 children were identified for this annual Rotary community program. Burlington Coat Factory employee, Noelle, provided a great deal of assistance as well, organizing and checking out the participating families. Each child is allowed to pick out their own coat costing up to $60.00 each. Many children put their coats on as they walked out of the store, proudly displaying them and thanking the coordinators. Each year, the EH Rotary Club donates the cost of the coats. This year they received a $1,000 Simplified Grant from Rotary District 7890 to support the donation for this much-needed community project.
(left to right) Dick & Jeanne McCarthy, Sheryl O'Connor, Ann Laliberte, Noelle, Esther & Chuck Clarke, Jo-Ann Dorn