Merritt Rotary Club organizing supports for residents

The Merritt Rotary Club has set up a Disaster Relief fund to help families and individuals who have been severely affected by the flooding.

The funds will be based on donations from Individual Rotary members, Rotary Clubs and non-Rotary individuals and organizations. Fund proceeds will be used to provide financial support to individuals in need to help them on their path to recovery.

“We have already raised over $13,000 with another $5,000 donation coming soon,” said Rotary President Leslee Lucy.

Along with the Rotary Club other business throughout town are stepping up including Pharmasave Merritt which will match donations up to $25,000.

“I have a goal of reaching $100,000. That way we can help a lot of families,” added Leslee.

The Rotary Club of Merritt is registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency. This registration designates the Society as a Qualified Donee for organizations that require this designation as a basis for providing donations. It also allows us to provide tax receipts for those donating to the fund. For those requiring receipts, please include your full name, mailing address and email address in the message box for e-transfers.

Donations can be made by cheque to the Merritt Rotary Club Society at PO Box 938 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by e-transfer to connect@rotarymerritt.com

Those in need of assistance can fill out a form on the clubs website. (https://www.rotarymerritt.com/)

If you have any questions, please contact Leslee Lucy, President Merritt Rotary at 250 574 4730 or lesleelucy@gmail.com