Celebrating Rotary Club of Innsbrook‘s over 30 Years of Service to Coal Pit Learning Center
Monday, October 14, 2024
By Raghavan Sadagopan

The Rotary Club of Innsbrook is proud to highlight our continued partnership with the Coal Pit Learning Center, a school for children from financially underprivileged families. For more than three decades, we have supported this remarkable institution through service projects and meaningful initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of both the school and its students.

Our commitment to the Coal Pit Learning Center reached a significant milestone in 2010 with the completion of a new classroom wing, a $320,000 expansion project that doubled the size of the school. This effort was a testament to the power of service and collaboration, as our club members and supporters came together to provide children with an enhanced learning environment and new opportunities for success.

Continuing this legacy of service, the Rotary Club of Innsbrook recently installed a Little Free Library on the school premises. This new addition not only promotes literacy but also strengthens the sense of community, encouraging students, families, and neighbors to share and enjoy books freely. Our members Kevin Fachetti, Scott Fresco, and Dennis King led the construction and installation efforts, underscoring our club’s hands-on approach to making a difference.

We are also honored to recognize Maria Washington as an Honorary Rotarian. Maria played a pivotal role in the school’s 2010 expansion project, and her dedication to the Coal Pit Learning Center aligns closely with Rotary’s values of service and community support. We are thrilled to welcome her into our Rotary family, celebrating her long standing contributions.

Reflecting on the shared mission between the Rotary Club of Innsbrook and Coal Pit Learning Center, Raghavan Sadagopan, President of the Rotary Club of Innsbrook, remarked:
"Our partnership with Coal Pit Learning Center is built on a shared commitment to uplift and empower future generations. Both our organizations strive to create opportunities and foster a sense of community, ensuring that children receive the support they need to succeed. It is a true honor to serve alongside an institution whose values so closely align with Rotary’s mission of ‘Service Above Self.’"

As we look back on over 30 years of collaboration, the Rotary Club of Innsbrook remains committed to enriching the lives of students through service, fellowship, and community-driven projects. Our partnership with Coal Pit Learning Center is a shining example of how Rotary creates lasting impact, and we look forward to many more years of shared success with this incredible school.

Together, we make a difference.