Join the Rotary Club of Catonsville in supporting The Food Project with a night out at Gertrude’s! The more people come to dine at this hidden gem within the Baltimore Museum of Art, the higher the percentage that goes to The Food Project’s efforts to end food insecurity, fight poverty, and support youth employment. See you there!
June 27th 2024, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Gertrude's 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218
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We did it! Another amazing Frosty Golf! This year was even more fun, and we raised even more money than the last. Together we raised over $12,000 to continue our support of the many projects and partners that we have worked with and our new projects and partners to come.
Frosty Golf also supports the Charlestown Benevolent Care fund with a donation of $2,000 every year. We are also proud to announce a $1150 donation to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in honor of Peggy Carr, a past president of our club who passed away at the end of last year. Thank you to Dawn Bedlivy for the auction item that supported this donation.
Thank you so much to our Title Sponsors: Objects Found and Artful Flea.
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Artera Technologies, Arthur Frank & Susan Souder, Brent Tolbert-Smith, bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park, Lorenz Locksmith, and Lure of the Wild Nature Camps.
Thank you to our Hole Sponsors: Ascension Saint Agnes, Ameriprise Financial Services, Atwater's, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, Catonsville Dental Care, Codeso, Fully Promoted Arbutus, M&T Bank, Miller & Associated of Cummings & Co Realtors, Remax Skirven Team Real Estate, Senior Care Partners, Staub Art Studio, The Loverde Family Community Fund, and Wolfe & Fiedler, CPAs.
Thank you to all our friends and family that came out to support our event!
We can't wait to see you again next year!!
Based in Southwest Baltimore County and catering to the entire county, the Baltimore County Arts Guild oversees the management and functioning of the Catonsville Arts & Entertainment District. Annually, the guild serves more than 10,000 individuals, and anticipates further growth in numbers as they expand their programs at the Catonsville Clubhouse within the Catonsville Arts & Entertainment District.
The Rotary Club of Catonsville responded to a grant request to repair the interior ceiling in the Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse with a $1000 donation towards the effort!
We look forward to many more wonderful programs and events at the Clubhouse, and we are proud to support this institution!
We joined the EPIK Home Group #blessingbaskets fundraiser at State Fare last night, donating three beautiful blessing baskets on behalf of the Rotary Club of Catonsville. Each basket contains all the essentials for a classic Thanksgiving dinner. The baskets are distributed to families in need via the local elementary schools.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
By Stephanie Hurn
Rotary Club of Catonsville brings books and bookshelves to the Children's Home of Catonsville as one of our many projects to improve literacy in our community! #ReadOn #Rotary
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
By Stephanie Hurn
Friends and family of Rotary Club of Catonsville came together for World Polio Day dinner on Oct 24th! #PolioDayDinner
-- didn't know about Rotary's commitment to end Polio??? Check out the free film made in our very own district (https://daretodreamfilm.com/)!
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Construction was completed for the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation and a Rotary District 7620 matching grant to provide eight additional raised garden beds at Gwynns Falls Mighty Park on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Nine Rotarians were aided by the Gwynns Falls community to finish the construction that Mason Coats and BSA Troop 35 began on October 1st and fill the raised beds with 30 yards of organic soil. We are excited to return in the spring to see them planted! Thank you to all involved!
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Monday, October 9, 2023
Members of the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) and friends gathered together for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) 2023 Central Maryland Together in TEAL Walk held at Westfield Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Walking just over a mile outside and inside the mall, the walk was to signify a future where no one ever loses their life to ovarian cancer. NOCC's mission is to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers. Peg's Posse walkers included (from left to right) RCC President Bobby Krasnansky, RCC Club Administration Co-Chair Stephanie Hurn, Joe Colona, RCC Club Administration Co-Chair Peggy Carr, David Carr, RCC Service Project Co-Chair Denise Valancius-Ditman. Missing from photo: Secretary James Frank, RCC Membership Co-Chair Reggie Sajauskas. CREATING HOPE in the WORLD.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Construction began for the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation and a Rotary District 7620 matching grant to provide additional raised garden beds at Gwynn's Falls Mighty Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Boy Scout Troop 35, led by Eagle Scout Candidate Mason Coats, built the raised garden bed foundations under the supervision of Rotary Club of Catonsville President Bobby Krasnansky in readiness for the community build day on October 21.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) donated a silent auction basket towards the Rolling Brook Yoga AEDs Save Lives Fundraiser on September 9, 2023, which contributed to Rolling Brook Yoga's ability to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the studio and its students in the Catonsville community.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) was honored with a 2020 Game Changers Community Service Award during The Children's Home (TCH) Annual Meeting and Open House on September 28, 2023. Celebrating 160 years of service to Maryland's Children, TCH presented the award to those who have shared their time and talents for the benefit of children, youth, and families. During 2020 and 2021, RCC, with a matching grant from Rotary District 7620, provided supplies in order that TCH could renovate a kitchenette in one of its cottages. Cabinets, sink, countertop, small appliances, etc. were funded and procured for the project,. In addition, collaborating with TCH instructors, cookbooks, shelving, and spices were purchased with grant funds to assist in TCH's mission to teach life skills in nutrition and cooking with its students. Receiving the award for RCC was President-Elect Amy Shea.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) members ordered and collected over 30 books for The Children's Home (TCH) with the book drive ending September 6, 2023. Over 24 of the books were chosen from a wish list and recommendations assembled by TCH to help grow their library while supporting a favorite local bookseller, Growing Minds Bookstore. The curated collection of titles was built to appeal to the variety of kids living at the Home and included journals and SAT prep guides in addition to reading materials. Additional books and journals were collected in the community and were delivered to TCH Donor & Community Engagement Manager Christy Page by RCC Service Projects Co-Chair Denise Valancius-Ditman on September 20. We would again like to thank the local businesses that sponsored collection bins for the drive: Artful Flea, Catonsville Dental Care, Chef Paolino's Cafe, Objects Found, and the Y in Catonsville.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) set-up, ran, and cleaned-up the beer garden for this year's Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts Festival. During the day RCC members staffed the beer garden booth selling a variety of beer and seltzers. Pictured with the RCC and drink display is member Stephanie Hurn. More photos soon!
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Reverend Mary Eliot from the Refugee & Immigrant Support for Empowerment (RISE) group at Christ the King Episcopal Church accepted a box of nearly 20 bilingual (Spanish-English) baby books for its diaper bag project from Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) Service Projects Chair Denise Valancius-Ditman on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Our many thanks to the following businesses for their support of the literacy month book collection by hosting bins: Artful Flea, Catonsville Dental Care, Chef Paolino's Cafe, Objects Found, and the Y in Catonsville.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) members Sharon Loving and Dan Gaskell helped with a trail clearing project at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park during Labor Day Weekend (September 2, 2023). In addition to pulling weeds and overgrowth to clear the trail, time was spent pulling weeds to restore the area of a historic well on the property. Pictured left to right are RCC Service Projects co-chair Sharon Loving and RCC Foundation President Dan Gaskell. They joined a group attending the monthly Drop in Day of Service for an Eagle Scout Candidate Project.
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Rotary Clubs of Catonsville and Pikesville-Owings Mills joined together to perform outreach at the Gwynn Oak Park Unity Festival on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Gwynn Oak Park in Woodlawn, MD. The day of honor, celebration, and unity commemorated the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of Gwynn Oak Park. Throughout the day, several members of both clubs provided information and literature on Rotary and shared activities of both the clubs. Pictured left to right: Peggy Carr, Amir Khan, Denise Valancius-Ditman, and Alexis Jones.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
In honor of Rotary's Literacy Month, The Rotary Club of Catonsville will be collecting bilingual (English/Spanish) baby books for Refugee & Immigrant Support for Empowerment (RISE) at Christ the King Episcopal Church and books for The Children's Home youth. Our many thanks to the following businesses for their support by hosting bins for collection: the Artful Flea, Catonsville Dental Care, Chef Paolino's Cafe, Objects Found, and the Y in Catonsville. There are two methods to provide books for The Children's Home:
- To order online at the list specific to The Children's Home: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/2610a5eb3ad294f4772253313251f89cb4ce3baa
- To shop in person, visit Growing Minds Bookstore on Winters Lane where Jen Matthews, the owner, has recommendations.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) completed its food drive for Catonsville Emergency Assistance (CEA)'s Christmas in July event on August 2. Non-perishable foods were collected and boxed and bagged at the RCC Business Meeting on August 1 at Chef Paolino's Cafe in Catonsville and delivered to CEA in the morning on August 2 by RCC member Sharon Loving. The donation weighing 192 pounds included many of the items that were on CEA's urgent needs list and much appreciated by the staff.
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville looks forward to an evening program with Kelli Johnson, founder of Community 247, Inc., on Tuesday evening July 18, 2023 at Chef Paolino's Cafe in Catonsville. Community 247 provides affordable housing, support and resources for women and children recovering from all forms of abuse, hardship, or homelessness. Kelli Johnson is a Strategic Marketing Professional in the Baltimore-Washington area. She was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and has over 15 years of marketing and communications experience. Ms. Johnson earned her bachelor's degree in marketing from Howard University in Washington, DC and an MBA from University of Maryland University College. Welcome Kelli Johnson!
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville inducted its 2023-2024 officers on Tuesday evening June 20, 2023 at the Patapso State Park -- Hilton Area large pavilion. After delivering his charge to the officers, outgoing President Dan Gaskell invited Area Governor Amir Khan and District 7620 Governor-designate Delores Edwards Harding to continue the ceremony and deliver their remarks. In the photo from left to right: outgoing President Dan Gaskell (soon to be Immediate Past President), President-designate Bobby Krasnansky, Secretary-designate James Frank, Treasurer-designate Mel Tilton, and President-Elect-designate Amy Shea. The new officers will assume their positions on July 1.
Monday, June 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) partnered with the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 16, 2023 to provide set-up, cleanup, and beverage services at the weekly concert event. As the crowds were gathering, Rotary Club officers had a photo opportunity with Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr. Pictured from left to right: Melanie Griffin, Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, Bobby Krasnansky, incoming RCC President, County Executive Johnny O, and Dan Gaskell, outgoing RCC President.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) served at the Arbutus Arts Festival on a bright and windy Sunday, May 21, 2023. Several Arbutus streets were packed with vendors and people, and the RCC sold tickets for the children's games at the event. During the day many people stopped by the games area, including Maryland State Senator Charles Sydnor III. Pictured with the senator here is RCC President Dan Gaskell.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
On Saturday April 15 2023, the Rotary Club of Catonsville partnered with the Catonsville Tree Canopy project to plant a median on Edmondson Avenue that was run down by a driver earlier this year. The median was the home of six cherry trees; we were able to plant five new trees and we hope to plant another two later this year. We extend thanks to Jim Himmel of the Catonsville Tree Canopy Project and the Rotary Club of Elkridge! Also, a thank you to Bharat Kumar Peddu and Vijaya Lakshmi Peddu from the Pikesville - Owings Mills Rotary Club for their help on planting day!
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
In addition to The Children's Home receiving funds to assist in completing the Blossom Trail Project from the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Catonsville Rotary members showed up on a soggy Saturday March 25, 2023 to assist dozens of other volunteers in spreading mulch and attending to other assorted trail duties. The event was cut short by continued rain and lightning, postponing the ribbon-cutting ceremony and picnic to May 20. Pictured here are Club President Dan Gaskell, and President-Elect Bobby Krasnansky.
Friday, March 10, 2023
After its business meeting on March 7, 2023, Rotary Club of Catonsville members stuffed 10 complete diaper bags for distribution to the Refugee & Immigrant Support for Empowerment (RISE) Mother/Baby project. The RISE ministry, which is anchored by its weekly food distribution program, recently launched a Mother/Baby project that supports families by providing basic supplies for newborns.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rotary Club of Catonsville volunteers answered the call for help to cut vines and reinstall the historical wattle fence on the grounds of the Banneker Historical Park and Museum on March 4, 2023. Clad in warm gear and gloves for the weather and chores at hand, volunteers assisted park and museum staff in completing projects on the grounds. Pictured are Rotary Club of Catonsville members Brent Tolbert-Smith (left) and Club President Dan Gaskell (right) with a wattle fence piece.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) in partnership with the Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN), assembled 20 complete personal care packets for area shelter residents at its Business Meeting on December 6 and delivered them to the Westside Men's Shelter in Catonsville on December 15, 2022, in time for the holiday season. Many thanks to April Stevens, CAN Volunteer Coordinator, for providing a list of the 15 essential items needed for every person arriving at the area shelters and the idea of assembling them in holiday-themed gift bags. Pictured from left to right are Peggy Carr, RCC Treasurer, and Cortly Witherspoon, Director of Shelter Operations at the Westside Men's Shelter.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Rotary Club of Catonsville President Dan Gaskell joined a team from the Rotary Club of Prince Frederick to serve with Honduras Compassion Partners the first week of December 2022. The week was spent installing water filtration systems and private latrines for residents of La Paz, Honduras. The Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, with the assistance of a private donation, contributed funds towards the Rotary Club of Prince Frederick Foundation to assist with a Rotary International Global Grant.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The weather was sunny and clear at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge, and Fall Fling 2022 was a huge success! In addition to having a great time, the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation raised over $6,000 to provide funding for non-profit organizations in the Catonsville area. A special thank you goes to The White Oak Tavern for their title sponsorship and to Artera Technologies and the Artful Flea for their platinum sponsors. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors, to all of those that played, and the volunteers with the Rotary Club of Catonsville. Congratulations were extended to Mike and David from The White Oak Tavern and Rachel Shaffer and Robert Krasnansky for winning the Open and Mixed divisions respectively. Both teams have been awarded their $100 cash prize.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Rotary Club of Catonsville assembled 20 welcome baskets for men transitioning from the Westside Men's Shelter to their own apartment on Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022. Each basket contained at least 18 personal care items including towels, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash. And with combined donations from Club members, friends, and the community, many more items were received to assemble additional personal care packets in the very near future. Everything is Great in 21228!
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) participated in the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce's 48th annual Arts & Crafts Festival on September 12, 2022. RCC members provided displays of service and non-profit grant projects performed in the area and greeted both new and long-term residents of Catonsville alike. Pictured from left to right are Amy Shea, Secretary; Reggie Sajauskas; past president, and Denise Valancius-Ditman, Service Projects Chair.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Rotary Club of Catonsville held its annual installation ceremony for incoming officers on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Catonsville Club House, kindness of the Baltimore County Arts Guild. District 7620 2022-2023 District Governor Dr. Sean McAlister installed the new officers: President Dan Gaskell, Vice President/President-elect Bobby Krasnansky, Secretary Amy Shea, Treasurer Peggy Carr, and RCC-Sunrise Charitable Foundation Chair Ikeia Prince. Chef Paolino's Cafe-Catonsville and Jennings Cafe supplied the food catering and bar services. Outgoing officers met with incoming officers for a strategic planning session at Atlantic Food & Spirits on Friday, May 20.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Members of the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) served at the Arts & Drafts Festival presented by the Baltimore County Arts Guild and held at the Guiness Open Gate Brewery between June 24-26, 2022. The RCC-Sunrise Charitable Foundation co-sponsored the Creativity Zone. Pictured from left to right are RCC Vice President/President-Elect Bobby Krasnansky, Fundrasing and Outreach Chair Rachel Shaffer, Past President Reggie Sajauskas, A Friend of Rotary Elliott Ditman, and Service Projects Chair Denise Valancius-Ditman.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The Rotary Club of Catonsville served at the June 10 and June 17, 2022 Frederick Road Fridays presented by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce. In addition to providing set-up and clean-up at the events, Rotarians also had fun serving beer, wine, and seltzer to the thirsty crowds. Pictured here are Past President Reggie Sejauskas and Vice-President/President Elect Dan Gaskell.
Sunday, June 26, 2022
The Rotary Club of Catonsville welcomed Dr. Pallavi Gowda, associated with the Rotary Club of Potomac and RotaCare Maryland Inc., at its June 21, 2022 Program Meeting. Dr. Gowda presented the work and partnerships of RotaCare Maryland, a free medical clinic. It is a volunteer alliance of medical professionals, organizations, and community members dedicated to providing free primary care and quality healthcare services to uninsured families and individuals with limited ability to pay for medical care. The non-profit organization is volunteer-driven and supported solely through locally-based philanthropy. More information about the organization and its services can be found via its website here.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A small group from the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) assembled at the Foo Bao Restaurant on Tuesday May 10, 2022 to dine with Rotary Global Scholar Mr. Dai Morita. Mr. Dai Morita has been studying at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health from Japan. Although the pandemic delayed his arrival and activities with the club, we have been fortunate to have him join us for Zoom meetings, in very small gatherings, and in person at Foo Bao. Pictured from left to right: RCC International Services Chair Brent Tolbert-Smith, Martin Tolbert-Smith, RCC Vice-President/Incoming President Dan Gaskell, Rotary Global Scholar Dai Morita.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Rotary Club of Catonsville received three awards at the District 7620 Conference held at Turf Valley Resort between April 29 and May 1, 2022. Catonsville Rotary Club President Ikeia Prince announced and displayed the three silver awards (Public Image/Public Relations, Presidential Citation, and Membership Development) at the Club's business meeting held at Chef Paolino's Cafe-Catonsville on May 3.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Ed Lovern, MHA, FACHE, was selected to serve as Health System President and CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore effective July 2020 after years of experience in executive roles with successful healthcare systems. Prior to his arrival in Baltimore, he was Chief Operating Officer at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, flagship hospital of Piedmont Healthcare, and the Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief for Modern Healthcare magazine.
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Monday, February 21, 2022
Don Mohler has spent his entire career in public service, including as the Assistant Superintendent for Communications and Community Outreach for Baltimore County Schools, as the Chief of Staff for Baltimore County Executives Jim Smith and Kevin Kamenetz, and as the Chief Executive of Baltimore County. He currently serves as President and CEO of Mohler Communication Strategies and frequently co-hosts the podcast "Baltimore Positive" with Nestor Aparicio. He is an active political commentator and has written numerous op-eds for the online publication, "Maryland Matters." Don is a lifelong resident of Catonsville and a thinker and conversationalist who strives to improve the state of Maryland for the benefit of all Marylanders." We look forward to a candid discussion of local issues and ways to make our community better at the Rotary Club of Catonsville Program Meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Breena Doyle, Ranger and Acting Naturalist of the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville addressed the Rotary Club of Catonsville for its Program Meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Ms. Doyle provided a history of the Banneker family, their connection to the site of the park, current nature and history programs, and several future projects and goals. Her presentation to the Club can be heard or downloaded here.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) members spent an unseasonably warm afternoon on February 12 widening a trail between Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and the #9 Trolley Trail in Catonsville. Headed by RCC Service Projects Chair Ken Scarlatelli, and accompanied by club members Dan Gaskell, Brent Tolbert-Smith, and Denise Valancius-Ditman, branches were sawed and cut down into manageable sizes to widen the trail. Pictured are Ken and Denise (back) and Brent (forward) after the day's work. Photo by Dan Gaskell.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) partnered with the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce and Raven's Roost 117 to serve cocoa and cookies prior to the 28th annual Catonsville tree lighting ceremony on Saturday evening November 27, 2021. Dressed warmly for the cold weather, members and a few spouses poured cups of cocoa, resupplied servers, and handed out bagged cookies to waiting children and family members. A nostalgic evening with free refreshments, seasonal music, and wonderful company!
Friday, November 12, 2021
Kudos to Rotarian Pat Kasuda for organizing this effort. She continues to make great things happen-along with the volunteers at Charlestown.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
The Rotary Club of Catonsville hosted its first Booooze Crawl Social on Saturday October 23, 2021. A shout out to our partners along Frederick Road that brought unique experiences at every stop: Objects Found, Chef Paulino's, 818 Market, The Burger & Sausage Co., Culinary Craft Workshop, and Jennings Cafe. Nearly $500 was raised to support environmental projects in our Catonsville community. Additional funds were raised the same evening to support Rotary International's World Polio Day fundraising event to End Polio Now. Many thanks to Bill Lorenz Locksmith for sponsoring the event!
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) assembled 12 diaper bags filled with supplies for new mothers that included diapers, wipes, two sizes of onesies, receiving blankets, educational board books, and additional supplies during its program meeting on October 19, 2021. The donations of the diaper bags and many leftover supplies for additional diaper bags were in support of the Refugee and Immigration Services and Empowerment (RISE) mission. The Reverend Mary Elliott spoke about this ministry of The Episcopal Church of Christ the King that includes food distribution and providing information for resources about food, housing, employment opportunities, education, transportation, medical, and legal issues to new refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable newcomers in Greater Baltimore.
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Join us at Chef Paolino's on October 19, 2021 at 6:30PM or via Zoom to learn about Steps of Hope–Guatemala, a six-year-old learning and community center located in rural Guatemala. The registered 501(c)(3) charity has continued to thrive - even through the challenges of the COVID era. It serves the children of Santa María de Jesús by empowering them and their families to live abundant lives filled with educational opportunity. Programs include tutoring, school supply donations, language learning, and community outreach efforts like medical and dental care and home improvements.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Rotary Club of Catonsville welcomes Sidney Clifton as its program speaker on September 21, via Zoom. Ms. Clifton has transformed her childhood home into a sanctuary for artists to hone their craft through writing workshops, art shows, and a residency/studio program. The eldest daughter of the legendary poet Lucille Clifton and the community activist, philosophy professor and sculptor Fred Clifton, Sidney was raised with her five siblings in a white house on Clifton Avenue (pure coincidence!) in West Baltimore’s Windsor Hills neighborhood. Clifton House programming will include low- to no-cost visual and literary workshops for both children and adults, poetry readings, visual art showcases, sculpture workshops, after-school tutoring, basic computer literacy classes for the elderly, international cultural exchange workshops, a lending library of books and visual art, hands-on live-action and animation production, as well as two-week residencies for two artists per year. The Clifton House will also act as a bridge to accessing higher education in the arts via meet-and-greets with local alumni, college career advisors, and educators from MICA. We look forward to hearing about these projects as Rotary celebrates Basic Education and Literacy Month. See our calendar for Zoom details.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Thank you so much to those who played, sponsored and/or volunteered for our first annual Spring Fling!Your participation helped us reach our goals for this event, raising over $6,000 for the Rotary’s local outreach programs. In addition to being a part of the global Rotary network, the Rotary Club of Catonsville and its charitable foundation continue to advance our efforts in the community and around the world, through grants and program funding. Congratulations to our $100 Division Winners:
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) member Wendy Hernandez, a native Honduran, has been leading an effort to provide disaster relief to Honduras following Hurricane Eta. Organizing family and friends, she gathered and shipped clothing, linens, shoes, and non-perishable food donated by Christ the King church with over $1,700 in donated funds. The RCC International Service Committee chaired by Brent Tolbert-Smith continues to explore partnership opportunities with Rotary-affiliated groups to see where RCC's gathered hurricane relief funds can best be directed.
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Saturday, January 2, 2021
Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) members started off the new year partnering with the Catonsville Tree Canopy Project. Organized by Catonsville Rotary Service Project Chair Dan Gaskell with Catonsville Tree Canopy Project Director Jim Himel, RCC members gathered to learn how to prune rose bushes and clean out flower beds in order to keep the "green" islands on Edmondson Avenue looking landscaped and tended. Pictured are Rotary Club member Susan Souder (left) and Dan Gaskell.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) and Rotary Club of Capitol Hill President Colin Holmes joined forces to honor the Westside Men's Shelter staff with two gift certificates to the Ariana Kabob Grill. The story started with a World Polio Day fundraiser to raise awareness and monetary support for the End Polio Now campaign that offered donors a chance in a drawing for a dining out gift certificate. Inspired by the Catonsville Rotary Club's fundraiser, Holmes chose to match the gift certificate he won with another that the Catonsville club was to donate to a local organization of the club's choice. RCC's Board of Directors chose to donate the gift certificates to the Westside Men's Shelter for its dedication to the community and the loyal staff that has persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shown in the photo is Westside Men's Shelter Manager Cortly Witherspoon.
Monday, November 9, 2020
During its Business Meeting on November 3rd, Rotary Club of Catonsville President drew the names of Maureen Pugh and Colin Holmes as the winners of the gift certificate drawing during the End Polio Now campaign. Pictured are RCC Secretary Denise Valancius-Ditman presenting an Ariana Kabob Grill gift certificate to Maureen Pugh.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Objects Found has always been a huge supporter of The Rotary Club of Catonsville, donating portions of the proceeds from its many charitable events to this worthy club. This summer, The Rotary Club of Catonsville has been working with local restaurants through Project SHARE. While Objects Found isn't a restaurant, they still want to help! Come shop at Objects Found this Friday & Saturday, September 18th & 19th, at the Catonsville AND Arbutus locations. Objects Found will donate 10% of the sales on these dates to help fund the Rotary's continued work in the community. It's simple - just mention "Rotary SHARES" when you check out!
Shop To Benefit Rotary Shares
Friday, September 18th & Saturday, September 19th, 2020
10am til 6pm
5409 East Drive, Arbutus 21227
11 Egges Lane, Catonsville 21228
Friday, September 18th & Saturday, September 19th, 2020
10am til 6pm
5409 East Drive, Arbutus 21227
11 Egges Lane, Catonsville 21228
Monday, June 15, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) continues PROJECT SHARE on Tuesday August 25, 2020 with Franco's Italian Bistro, 803-805 Frederick Road, 410-788-0075, from 1130am to 8pm. Donations received from orders specifying "Rotary Project Share" will help fund the club foundation's continued work in the community. Support the 'ville as we work together to help our restaurants and small businesses rebuild following the COVID-19 event. PROJECT SHARE, which started as a six week project, began June 10 with Chef Paolino Cafe--Catonsville and continued June 23 with I'AMPS at Jennings Cafe; June 30 with Farmhouse Greens, The Burger & Sausage Co. by Farmhouse Greens and The Greenery Creamery by Farmhouse Greens; July 7 with Atwater's; July 14 with Catonsville Gourmet; July 18 with Better World Imaginarium; July 28 with STATE FARE; August 5 with Dimitri's International Grille & Family Sports Bar, and August 12 with Umami Mediterranean Kitchen.
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville is sponsoring a Zoom Community Meeting regarding the Catonsville Rails to Trails (CRTT) pocket park on Tuesday. August 18, 2020, from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Rob Brennan and Lili Mundroff, residents of Catonsville and Oella-based firm brennan+company architects, will discuss their proposed design for the Frederick Road CRTT pocket park, which is planned for the now empty lot next to Bill’s Music House. This CRTT project, to link trail spaces, is in its initial phase. Meeting ID 849 6602 5259, Passcode 056492.
Monday, June 8, 2020
RESHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER! The Rotary Club of Catonsville will support Catonsville Youth for Black Lives Matter on June 24, 2020 starting at 4:15 pm at Catonsville Elementary (106 Bloomsbury Ave). As published in a Statement from Rotary International: "At Rotary, we have no tolerance for racism. Promoting respect, celebrating diversity, demanding ethical leadership, and working tirelessly to advance peace are central tenets of our work.... Rotary will do our part to listen, learn and take action to ensure that we continue to contribute to making positive change." We stand with those who are working for peace and justice. Join us.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) contributed 95 cloth masks to the personal protective equipment supply of The Children's Home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Both child- and adult-sized masks were included for youth and staff on campus. This makes a total of 1,415 face masks, a combination of medical grade and cloth, that have been donated by the RCC to first responders, health care facilities, the local men's shelter, and The Children's Home during the pandemic. Pictured holding some of the masks are Sharon Moore of The Children's Home (left) and Catonsville Rotary member Peggy Carr. Photo courtesy of Bruce VanDervort.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Rotary member Denise Valancius-Ditman arranged for 100 cloth masks to be available during the Refugee and Immigration Services and Empowerment (RISE) Pantry on the Go food distribution held at The Episcopal Church of Christ the King on Thursday May 28, 2020. The Rotary Club of Catonsville's recent Mask-R-Aid fund raiser made this possible. Photo courtesy of Rector Mary Eliot.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville and friends created over 200 cloth masks for first responders, nursing homes, and area shelters during its recent Mask-'R-Aid fundraiser. Two hundred twenty of these masks were distributed to Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, Summit Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Westside Men's Emergency Shelter on May 21. Additional masks are being made for similar charitable needs. Requests may be submitted to [email protected] or any Catonsville Rotary club member. Pictured is Summit Park Health and Rehabilitation Center Administrator Michael Willis holding a package of donated masks.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) and its charitable foundation received words of praise and gratitude for its recent donation of KN-95 medical-grade face masks to five area nursing and rehabilitation centers. According to Saint Agnes Hospital, as of May 9, "Of the 15 local 'congregate living facilities' that routinely send patients to our hospital, there are 308 positive COVID-19 patients, and 129 persons under investigation. Seventy percent of our COVID patients are from these facilities." The administration from Charlestown recognized RCC in an internal broadcast on Channel 972, stating RCC's generosity of donating 200 masks would help save lives. Ron Colbert, Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center administrator, shows off a pair of the masks donated by RCC.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Beginning April 28, 2020, the Baltimore County Arts Guild, supported by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620, will present the second in a series of Transcending the Quarantine online exhibits. We hope this project, which showcases the work of local artists, will inspire all of us in these difficult days and encourage us to find our own creative ways to transcend the limitations which we may be feeling.
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Friday, April 24, 2020
The environmental services staff of Saint Agnes Hospital was recognized with an appreciation luncheon on April 24, 2020. The Rotary Club of Catonsville and its foundation partnered with meeting sponsor Chef Paolino's Cafe for the delivery of sub sandwiches, wraps, chips, and soft drinks. John Highsmith, Touchpoint Saint Agnes Environmental Services assistant director stated, "We want to thank you and the Rotary Club for recognizing our team. They were truly touched by your gesture."
Friday, April 24, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville and Farmhouse Greens partnered to provide an appreciation luncheon for the continuing care staff of the Charlestown Retirement Community on Thursday, April 16. Pictured is the thank you note received soon afterward. This is what Rotary is all about. Helping small businesses while showing appreciation for those that are risking their safety for the care of others. Thanks to all the men and women who contribute to the safety of our communities each and every day!
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
In partnership with Chef Paolino Cafe, the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. funded a pizza party at The Children's Home (TCH) for youth and staff on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Chef P's delivered the pizza and TCH staff members sent meals from the main kitchen to the individual cottages. According to TCH staff members Wally Havener and Bruce Vandervort, the event was a "MAJOR success" and wecomed by youth and staff alike.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
In an immediate response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of Rotary & non-Rotary volunteers totaling over 100 across the continent, including Catonsville, have launched an initiative to provide high risk individuals in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with essential grocery and medicine delivery. The COVID-19 Rotary Response team is currently expanding its reach by opening this initiative to all Rotary Clubs members and volunteers, as well as non-Rotarian volunteers, looking to join the effort. For more information, see the attached press release.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) and its charitable foundation arranged with sponsor State Fare for the preparation and delivery of crab cake dinners for the caregivers of Ridgeway Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. Ridgeway Administrator Kimberly Drake wrote "Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in providing dinner for the staff...The meal provided smiles and warmth during a trying time...the staff were completely surprised." Owner Susan Burleigh Murrow added "Thank you all so much for your outreach and generous support.... all for the work you do in the community and your support of Ridgeway Manor."
Thursday, March 26, 2020
With many thanks to Objects Found, the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) made its second delivery of non-perishable food this week to Catonsville Emergency Assistance (CEA). CEA is working hard to re-stock its food pantry to keep up with current demand. Many thanks to the residents of Catonsville who have been helping out in this effort and Objects Found for providing its property for drop-off and van for deliveries. Rotary District 7620 has initiated a COVID-19 hotline to answer calls for assistance, volunteerism, or donations: 240-281-6586. For more information see the attached flyer.
Monday, March 23, 2020
In mid-March, the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) approached local non-profits to see what was needed during this time of pandemic. RCC member Robert Krasnansky learned from partner Community Assistance Network (CAN) that the Westside Men's Shelter was in urgent need of disenfectant cleaning agents. Krasnansky immediately approached the club, and then Lowe's for assistance. Krasnansky picked-up and delivered bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, and additional bathroom cleansers to provide immediate assistance. Pictured is Lowe's Matt Fiet with a portion of the total donation.
The Rotary Club of Catonsville, Maryland is an organization of community leaders united with other Rotary Clubs worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Our club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. We meet as a full club on first and third Tuesdays and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.
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Please take plenty of time to browse this website, as well as the websites of our local District 7620, and of Rotary International. We think you will be impressed, but perhaps also a little overwhelmed. How can a few people meeting for just a few hours a month accomplish all of these things?
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
On Tuesday March 10, 2020, members of the Rotary Club of Catonsville and its affiliated Rotaract Club at UMBC gathered at OCA Mocha in Arbutus for snacks and assembly of apartment welcome kits for area shelter residents transitioning to apartment living. Each kit provides essentials such as pot holders, kitchen towels, sponges, trashbags, toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex, soaps, detergent, cleansers, shampoo, trash bags, and more. Many thanks to Bill Lorenz and Bill Lorenz Locksmith for delivering this batch to the Westside Emergency Men's Shelter.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC)-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. along with Rotary District 7620, funded The Children's Home VR Cottage Kitchenette Renovation Project in Catonsville, MD between September 2019 and March 2020. Kitchen cabinetry, sink, counter top, small kitchen appliances utensils, a spice rack, and cookbooks were financed and procured. TCH had a crew on hand to do the necessary prep work and installations after the holidays. With special thanks to Wally, Stephanie, and Mark, the kitchenette furnishings were installed in late February 2020. An April 21, 2020 dedication of the kitchenette has been planned with additional assistance from Bruce and Melissa.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
We wish to thank MANY community businesses for supporting our Frosty Golf Event: Hole Sponsors Ameriprise, Arthur Frank, Bill Lorenz Locksmith, Fox and Barrel, Joe and Cindy Loverde, Objects Found, Rotary Club of Glen Burnie, Saint Agnes Hospital and Thomas Huot. Also, gift basket donors: Bill Lorenz Locksmith, Catonsville Dental Group, Linda deGinder, Objects Found, Starting Point Acupuncture, Write-On! Inc., Y of Catonsville,
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Past District Governor (PDG) Pat Kasuda inducted two new members into the Rotary Club of Catonsville on February 4, 2020 before a crowded meeting room at Chef Paolino's Cafe. From left to right, Assistant Governor Delores E. Edwards, new members Daniel Gaskell and Robert Krasnansky, PDG Patricia Kasuda. Photo by Thomas J. Huot.
Monday, January 20, 2020
Charlestown Benevolent Care Fund was the recipient of a $1,500 donation from the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Charlestown Retirement Community sponsors Winter Putterland in late February, and RCC-Sunrise Charitable Foundation is pleased to donate to the BCF in exchange for use of Charlestown's Conference Center spaces for RCC's Frosty Golf event to be held on February 29, 2020.
Friday, December 27, 2019
Global Scholar Dr. Jacopo Agrimi helps to decorate a Christmas Tree along with Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) members. A pot luck supper was held beforehand, and Dr. Agrimi updated RCC members on his studies at the Johns Hopkins University.
Friday, December 27, 2019
A team comprised of Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) members and friends served pizza and salad at the Westside Emergency Men's Shelter on Tuesday December 17, 2019. This is a RCC bi-monthly project, and the men and staff look forward to what has become "Pizza Night." RCC members arrive early to make salad and plate the pizza so that everything is ready for the 6pm dinner hour and stay on hand to replenish supplies as needed. The Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. partners with Scittino's Italian Market to fund and deliver the pizzas.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Members of the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) pulled together to give thanks and provide Thanksgiving Day desserts to Catonsville Fire Station #4. Pictured with the staff on duty are RCC officers Thomas Huot and Phyllis King.
Monday, December 2, 2019
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) lauded several Catonsville-based non-profits on Tuesday, November 19th at a Celebrating Community Heroes event held at the Baltimore County Arts Guild Gallery. Kirk M. Bauer, former executive director of Disabled Sports USA, presented a speech attesting to the important roles the non-profits, their boards, and volunteers play in providing services to those less fortunate. Among those honored at the event were representatives from the Baltimore County Arts Guild, Lighthouse Inc., The Children's Home, and the Y in Catonsville. Additional honorees included Charlestown Benevolent Care Foundation, The Samaritan Women/Institute for Shelter Care, and Westside Emergency Men's Shelter,
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC), was one of only seven clubs in the district recognized at a recent banquet to receive a 100% participation award for its contribution to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Receiving the award at its November 5, 2019 meeting, is RCC President Regina Sajauskas, presented by District 7620 District Rotary Foundation Chair and Past District Governor Richard B. Glover.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Members of the Rotary Club of Catonsville loaded cabinets, a countertop, sink, and other boxed kitchen construction supplies October 8, 2019 onto a trailer for a kitchenette renovation project at The Children's Home (TCH). With many thanks from Bill Lorenz Locksmith, and TCH's Wally Havener and youth volunteers, supplies were unloaded at TCH for an upcoming work day. The renovation project is possible through grants received from the Rotary Club of Catonsville--Sunrise Charitable Foundation and Rotary District 7620.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Four members of the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) traveled to Rockville on August 10, 2019, to attend Mid-Atlantic Rotary Leadership Institute training. As always, the session modules were well-planned, and the bonus, experienced at all Rotary events, was hearing the experiences and learning from other Rotarians. From left to right: RCC International Service Chair Brent Tolbert-Smith, Secretary Phyllis King, Club Foundation Chair Peggy Carr, and Treasurer Tom Huot.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
On August 6, 2019, the Reverend David Asendorf from Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church spoke to the club about Catonsville Emergency Assistance (CEA) and the community it serves. Did you know that 33% of Catonsville households do not earn enough to afford basic needs? In addition to food assistance, CEA provides utility cutoff intervention and eviction prevention services. At the end of the meeting, members of the Club filled the back of Rev. Asendorf's vehicle with boxes and bags of food for delivery to CEA clients. Food collection will continue throughout August with special bins sponsored by Catonsville Dental Care (616 Frederick Road) and Objects Found (11 Egges Lane). You too can be a neighbor helping neighbors!
Friday, August 24, 2018
The Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce was a recipient of sponsorship funds for its Taste of 21228 Flood Fundraiser to be held in late August 2018. About $15,000 was raised to benefit Catonsville area residents, businesses, and workers affected by the 2018 Memorial Day floods.
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Members and friends of the Rotary Club of Catonsville (RCC) toured the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) followed by a dutch treat dinner at Little Havana Restaurante y Cantina Cubana on July 30, 2019. The private BMI tour was very informative and our dinners were delicious. Did you know that on July 30, 1729, the Maryland General Assembly passed an act to build a town called Baltimore on the north side of today’s Inner Harbor? Happy 290th birthday, Baltimore! RCC has social evenings on fifth Tuesdays when it occurs. Many thanks to RCC Social Chair Kassandra Foster for making all the arrangements!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The Samaritan Women (TSW)'s Culinary Arts Baking Enterprise was the recipient of a grant co-funded by the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620 in 2017. Between April and October, a commercial bench mixer and baking supplies were selected, purchased, and delivered. UMBC Rotaractors assisted in shelf assembly onsite. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on November 20.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
In continuing support of the Catonsville Tree Canopy Project, the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. contributed funds in July 2019 to support the purchasing and planting of trees on the grounds of Spring Grove Hospital Center. The 1,000 tree was to be planted during a volunteer planting event in early November. Pictured is project leader Jim Himel.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The Y in Catonsville received an inflatable, portable, and safe gaga court for camp and after-school sports co-funded by the Rotary Club of Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620. The court was ordered in May to arrive for use during summer camp, and was dedicated with a Y staff versus Catonsville Rotary Club Gaga Ball game challenge held on August 22.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Kudos to all who came to our lobster dinner for our Global Scholar, Dr. Agrimi, and his fiancée, Antonella, on Friday July 26, 2019. A good time was had by all, except perhaps the poor lobsters, but they too had a rattling good time while it lasted.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Lighthouse, Inc. was the recipient of therapeutic recreation games and equipment with combined funding from the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise, Inc. and Rotary District 7620. Lighthouse staff provided a list of board games and related devices to assist the recreational therapists in client treatments at the facility. A dedication was held with Lighthouse staff on June 20.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
The Banneker Community Center was the recipient of youth-sized sports equipment to include volleyballs, soccer balls, hula hoops and softball game equipment as part of a joint Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation and Rotary District 7620 grant. In addition to the sports equipment pictured, the Rotary Club of Catonsville donated several board games for the youth that attend the Center's after-school program.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620 combined funds to purchase a Hanging Art Display System for the Baltimore County Arts Guild gallery. Items were purchased and installation started in August 2018. The project was to promote and provide access to an extensive range of the arts in Baltimore County. A celebratory party was held at the Gallery in November.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
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Westside Men's Shelter was the recipient of recreation equipment to include flag football, volleyball, and basketball game supplies. The Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Rotary District 7620, and Baltimore County partnered to build a half-basketball court and fund, purchase, and deliver the equipment. A dedication ceremony was held in June with partner Community Assistance Network (CAN) staff.
Friday, January 4, 2019
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Pediatric Oncology was the recipient of donated copies of the speaking book, Children Coping with Cancer. Arrangements were made with Books of Hope, LLC in August 2018 for shipping and handling. According to Stephanie Davis, Senior Associate Director of Development of the division, "The Spanish Speaking Book provides a valuable tool for verbal interaction between parent and child. Having the opportunity to discuss their child's journey with cancer in their native language is seen as a critical part of understanding the road ahead."
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Westside Men's Emergency Shelter was the recipient of gardening tools, supplies, and equipment, to re-start an organic garden in its new location. The Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620 partnered to provide the funding. Rotary Club of Catonsville members, assisted by partner Community Assistance Network, selected, purchased and delivered the equipment. Master gardener Pat Kasuda, and her husband John, taught residents on planting techniques. A dedication was held during the summer, and a Baltimore Sun article on July 4, 2016 highlighted the project.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
CEFM Network was the recipient of a new energy-efficient commercial-grade refrigerator that was co-funded by the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620. CEFM Network serves those in the greater Catonsville area with emergency food, eviction prevention, and utility turn-off intervention. A dedication ceremony was held with a pizza party hosted in CEFM spaces by The Rotary Club of Catonsville. Pictured are CEFM President Bob Greenwalt, and Executive Director Megan Murduck.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Catonsville now welcomes visitors to Music City Maryland with a full length mural on the east wall of 402 Frederick Road. The work was completed by artist Edward Williams and teens from the Kaleidoscope Arts Camp held between late June and mid-July 2014. All equipment and supplies were funded by the Rotary Club of Catonsville-Sunrise Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Rotary District 7620. Many thanks to building owner, Jim Mohler, for permission to paint this wall.
About the Mural In 2012, the Catonsville Rotary Club was the lead sponsor on this mural which was created on a blank wall approximately 10 ft. high and over 100 ft. long. The wall of the building housing the M&T Bank Branch and facing Bloomsbury Ave. had been blank, but thousands of cars passed it and sat waiting for traffic signals to change every day. Community organizer Meg Tipper approached our club and asked us to be lead sponsor. Catonsville High School art students were recruited to assist with the painting, and a number of generous Catonsville businesses donated additional funds for the project. The mural portrays Catonsvilles past, present, and future, all from the same vantage point on the corner where the mural is located.