Club members donated a trunkload of toys and gifts for the holiday season, which were delivered to Hope Womens Center in Apache Junction by members John and Cathy Bishop. Hope Womens Center provides support, classes, mentorship and material items to help women and teen girls who are experiencing a difficult life situation.The non-profit organization relies on support from service organizations and individuals to help provide continuing support to those in need. For more information about how you, your business, or organization can help make a difference -
Club members will participate in the Salvation Army's Annual Holiday Red Kettle program again this year. Volunteers will be found at the Gold Canyon Bashas' grocery story entrance for several volunteer shifts. Be sure to drop by and do what you can to help donate to the Red Kettle program. For more information about the Salvation Army Red Kettle program - https://www.registertoring.com/redkettlehistory.aspx
Ed Shockley recently delivered gas cards and hygiene products to 'New Leaf/CAAFA' on behalf of Superstition Mountain Rotary.CAAFA staff member, Marie, accepted the items for the organization. 'CAAFA' needs ongoing donations of product and financial support so they can continue providing for those in need.
Founded in 1998, 'Community Alliance Against Family Abuse' (CAAFA) is the first and only non-profit service provider in Northern Pinal County that provides dedicated support for sexual and domestic abuse victims. The organization focuses on empowering individuals and families in the community to be free from abuse. Apache Junction community members founded CAAFA when they learned local victims of domestic violence and their children were living in their cars and out in the desert. Seeing that the survivors had nowhere else to go, they created the shelter, along with support services that help 470+ survivors annually. Survivors can find help with emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, case management, sexual assault victim advocacy, food boxes, community outreach services, and more.
In 2021, 'CAAFA' merged with the non-profit, 'A New Leaf'. Since 1971, the organization, 'A New Leaf' has assisted those most in need in our community - helping families, children, and adults overcome their various challenges. For more info about how you can get involved or donate - https://turnanewleaf.org/
Our Casino Night 2025 fundraiser was a great success! The club teamed up with the Superstition Community Food Bank for the event to raise funds to benefit Apache Junction youth activities and the student backpack food program.