Donors from the Rotary Club of Belleville pooled their resources to get a new playset for the Three Oaks Foundation.
The purchased equipment will allow the children residing in Second Stage Housing the opportunity for enrichment and play, Harold Brennan, Rotary Club member, said in a press release.
“It’s nice to be able to help Three Oaks with play equipment that brings some sense of normalcy to difficult familial situations these children are experiencing," Brennan said. "Play is the foundation of youth and we at Rotary are happy that we could help these kids experience the joy of play."
Patricia Sokoloski, interim Executive Director thanked the Rotary Club for the donation that allowed them to "create a beautiful playground." "This is a perfect place for children to engage in free play, be creative, explore their imagination and improve their well-being," Sokoloski explained. The Three Oaks Foundation is very grateful to be given this grant to build something that alleviates stressors for both children and mothers.”
Hazzem Koudsi, volunteer Director with the Rotary Club noted how rewarding it is for members of the Rotary Club to see their club contribute towards charitable organizations in the community, like Three Oaks, and have such a positive impact with children that need this type of support.
Three Oaks Foundation is a Shelter and Services for Abused Women and their Children. Three Oaks has been serving vulnerable women and children in Hastings & Prince Edward County since 1983. Three Oaks provides safe shelter, 24hr crisis line, Second Stage Housing, Outreach, Children’s Outreach, Family Court Support, Transitional Housing Support and Training and Education.
The Rotary Club of Belleville was founded in 1920 and is an integral part of our local community and connected to more than 1.4 million dedicated and proud Rotarians doing incredible work in the name of positive peace who create hope in the world. Rotarians are people of action who love fellowship and fun and look to make a positive impact in our communities and around the world.