The November 21, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner we discussed upcoming local and district events and all members were urged to participate. Our speaker, Jessica Wasko, Director of Providence House, was introduced by President Adoni. Providence House ‘opens the door to independence’ for vulnerable women with young children in the Collier County area who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. They offer deserving moms the opportunity to make important long-term changes to realize their goals for economic independence through their two-year self-sufficiency program. They are a faith-based, non-profit organization, supported through the generosity of various community groups and individuals. They do not receive government funding. Their clients are the situational homeless in transition and parenting young children. They are ready to work for the changes they desire. They bring like-minded moms together in a community characterized by faith, hard work, accountability, and support. Jessica's presentation was excellent with a number of questions from our members. Additional information on Providence House is available by clicking
here. Meeting adjourned at 8:02PM.
Note: There will be no meeting next Thursday (November 28, 2013) in observance of Thanksgiving with our next meeting scheduled for Thursday December 5, 2013.
