The Wilmette Rotary Club is participating in community efforts to assist migrants who are being bussed to Wilmette several times a week. Community groups have become aligned with Nuevos Vecinos (New Neighbors) and SaLT (Service and Learning together). The Wilmette Club is supporting this effort by volunteering time and publicizing educational and fundraising events.
There will be a fundraising event on April 6 in Skokie at 5pm at Sketchbook Brewing Co. Funds raised will go to support migrant families in easing their transition to our area. The Gala features a traditional Venezuelan dinner from Evanston restaurant La Cocinita, live music from a teen rock band of newcomer students (as seen on WBEZ!), plus unique raffle prizes and silent auction
Funds raised will support "Monarca 2": the continuation of a highly successful creative community housing solution for newcomer families in Rogers Park as administered by the Nuevos Vecinos Community & Free Store, and other continuing efforts to coordinate our response to this crisis on the North Shore.
We could purchase a Rotary table for 8-10 for $100 per person (regular ticket $150). If you are interested in attending this dinner on April 6, please contact David Grant at teamgrant@hotmail.com or 847-778-6627.