March 15, 2023

March 2023 Recap - Horizon West Rotary

HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! On March 15th $200 was collected to go towards the Matt's Mission program.


MARCH 8TH GUEST SPEAKER - STEPHANIE BOWMAN W/ ONE HEART FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN


Stephanie Bowmen joined us today to share all about One Heart for Women & Children.


Fifteen years ago Stephanie and her children were homeless and running from a dangerous domestic situation. After lots of work and assistance to change her reality she found herself working two full-time jobs plus being a mother and realized she needed to take a pause and find her passion.


The first efforts involved making PB & J sandwiches and taking to the local areas where she herself had been when homeless.


One action led to another and the now non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity organization helps individuals who are homeless or in times of transition by helping them meet their most essential needs. They provide access to food, clothing, school supplies, personal hygiene items, household items, and more. In addition, wrap around services take it to the next step beyond the basics. It takes 350 people per month to make everything happen every month across all of the ways the organization supports and helps their clients.


Upcoming One Heart Fundraiser Events


Diamonds are Forever at the Citrus Club on Saturday, April 15th

DETAILS: https://www.facebook.com/events/508827694659105


Golf Tournament at Falcon's Fire Golf Club on Friday, April 21st
DETAILS: https://www.facebook.com/OneHeartMatters/posts/pfbid0bXvPACwmwhh1y4Yfpp1u3NyCUCCHAGuxTESjnyoqxJ31mBBiaLsXZjxeeamp3oJBl

One Heart for Women and Children is located at:

2040 N Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Phone: 321-299-4594


Donation Drop-Off Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm & Sat 8am-2pm.

Our Food Pantry is open Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 12-4pm.

Our Thrift Store is open Saturday only 8am-2pm.

Closed on Wed & Sun.
Connect with them online on Facebook and their website.


FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/OneHeartMatters


WEBSITE
https://OneHeartOrlando.org

HORIZON WEST FEST - ROTARY BOOTH

Club members manned our booth at the 5th annual Horizon West Fest put on by Horizon West Happenings. Local residents stopped by to learn more about the opportunities to serve their community. Many residents and members also gave back  by bringing items for One Heart Supply Drive we shared with the community leading up to the event. Thank you to Francisco for getting the donated items delivered to One Heart for Women & Children's location.

ROTARY HAPPY HOUR • LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

To further our club's focus on community service, networking & fellowship, save the last Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30pm on your calendar now! Next Event: Wed Mar 29th - Piesanos - Details on Facebook >>

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday March 29th

Piesanos - tentative time 4:30pm

Board Meeting for our club - all members are welcome


Wednesday April 5th

Speaker TBD

MAXEY ELEMENTARY STUDENT MENTORS NEEDED

Please contact Francisco to get signed up to be a mentor to one our our Maxey Elementary children that are in need of an adult mentor. Half hour a week is all it takes to make a huge difference in the children's lives and our members that have been doing this for several years share over and over how much it actually has enriched their life as well.


Definitely time worth committing to.


francisco@rentcare.net




REMINDER OF THE ONGOING CHALLENGE TO OUR CURRENT MEMBERS

Our District Governor Andres Goyanes' challenged us to the 4 Way Challenge so we are ramping up our efforts to invite others to come check out our club:


1) a Family Member

2) a Friend

3) a Co-worker

4) a Customer 


And if you can't find one of them to come, ask a Veteran or a First Responder.

Horizon West Rotary donates $2,500 to Matthew’s Hope Ministries

April 14, 2025
At Horizon West Rotary, one of our core values is supporting those who are making a real difference in the lives of others. We believe that when we come together as a community, we can uplift and empower those who need it most—and the organizations that serve them. One group that truly embodies this spirit is Matthew’s Hope Ministries . When the temperatures dropped earlier this year and many in our area were struggling to stay warm and safe, Matthew’s Hope didn’t hesitate. They stepped up in a big way, providing shelter, supplies, and support to over 100 individuals experiencing homelessness. Their dedication and compassion during such a critical time was nothing short of inspiring. As a club, we knew we wanted to do more than just say “thank you.” We wanted to take action. That’s why we’re proud to stand beside Matthew’s Hope Ministries and lend our support to the amazing work they do every day. When people care enough to make a difference, it deserves to be recognized—and reinforced by a community that believes in them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate Horizon West.

Rotary Club of Horizon West Partners with Observer for The Reading Reindeer Book Drive

November 14, 2024
Give the gift of reading this holiday season by donating new books for children from birth to age 17 now thru December 4th to The Reading Reindeer, returning for its 27th year to put books into the hands of local children. We at the Rotary Club of Horizon West have partnered with Observer this year, and are collecting books at our upcoming November 20th and December 4th meetings. Other Horizon West donation sites include, Sunset Park Elementary School and Bridgewater Middle School. Monetary donations made out to Reading Reindeer can also be mailed to the Observer Media Group office at 661 Garden Commerce Parkway, Suite #180, Winter Garden, Florida 34787.

Rotary Club of Horizon West Honored with Prestigious Awards

June 13, 2024
Rotary Club of Horizon West Honored with Prestigious Awards 2024
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