Orem-Lindon Rotarians and Utah Valley University Rotaractors Deliver Coats to Elementary Schools in Orem

During the Week of November 27, Orem-Lindon Rotarians and Utah Valley University Rotaractors Delivered Coats to Elementary Schools in the City of Orem

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Orem-Lindon Rotary Club members led by President Keith Morgan (Second from the Right)

and UVU Rotaractors deliver coats to Centennial Elementary School in Orem, UT

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Rotarian Derek Marshall with his children delivers coats to Cascade Elementary School

As the weather gets colder the need for warmth in our local communities gave Utah Valley University Rotaractors opportunity to give back. During the week of November 23, 2023, participating in a service project “Coats for Kids” was a combined effort for UVU Rotaractors with the Orem-Lindon Rotary Club members. Taking action and getting involved with community efforts is the essence of the Rotary Club. Following the lead of the Rotary club and their mission to help the community in the best way they can, UVU Rotaractors shared in the experience of making a difference in the lives of those around us.

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Rotarians Cholpon Akmatalieva and Cathy Ambrose collect coats with assistance of UVU Students.

With the support and encouragement of Orem-Lindon Rotary Members, Rotaractor Louyoko, UVU Rotaractors Stephan Atkinson and I were able to visit Cherry Hills Elementary in Orem, Utah to drop off warm coats for those in need. I come from a community that takes pride in helping one another so to be a part of this club and be able to continue the work of helping those in need is one of the best ways to keep myself centered. Here at Cherry Hills Elementary we learned that not only do they have a closet for families who are in need of warm coats, they also have a pantry that provides food as well.

Rotaractors Louyoko helps to move bags with coats to Cherry Hill ES storage .

To provide coats for 7 elementary schools in Orem, Utah Orem-Lindon Rotarians purchased and delivered 353 coats. That is 99 more coats than in 2022.

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(R to L): Tokeyi Anfinson and Debbie Lauret, Orem-Lindon Rotary Members present coats at Northridge Elementary Schools in Orem, Utah.

2023 Coats for Kids initiative marks the eleventh year of the contributions of time, effort and funds for this service project. This is the fourth year UVU Rotaractors were able to join and take part in these wonderful efforts.

UVU Rotaractors and Orem-Lindon Rotarian Cholpon Akmatalieva deliver Coats to Cherry Hill Elementary School in Orem, Utah.

This experience has opened my eyes to the needs of the local communities and the ways in which we can continue to support them in their hard times. More than anything it was humbling to see how impactful these efforts are.

UVU Rotaractors and Orem-Lindon Rotarians deliver Coats to Cherry Hill Elementary School in Orem, Utah.

To deliver bags and bags of coats that we know are going to help those who are in need and see how excited school administrators were to receive them has a way of refocusing my perspective of the world. To give back to communities is just one of many ways to leave our impact in their world and inspire others.

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(R to L): Dean and Lori Robinson, Orem-Lindon Rotary Members present coats at Windsor Elementary Schools in Orem, Utah.

To have participated in this event even in the smallest capacity has made me so grateful to be a part of the Rotaract Club here at UVU. So much can be learned when you take the time to experience a world outside of your everyday life.

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(R to L): Spencer and Jane Mack, Orem-Lindon Rotary Members present coats at Westmore Elementary School in Orem, Utah.

I learned that the best thing I can provide others is my time and effort. Especially at this time of year of the holidays and spreading light, as a community are capable of creating the best of changes.

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