Rotary Club of Dover

Continuing its 96 year tradition of community service, The Rotary Club of Dover, Ohio plans to give nearly $1,000 worth of new winter coats to children in need this holiday season.

“A winter coat is an essential item during Ohio winters,” said Jim Gill, President of the Club. “A brand new coat provides more than just warmth. It provides the added benefit of helping to increase self-esteem, peer acceptance and overall wellness. Through a Rotary District 6650 Foundation Grant and our own club funds, we were able to purchase 48 coats for area kids. “

The Rotary Club is working with Operation Warm, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to distributing high quality, new winter coats to children living in need. Founded in 1998, Operation Warm has given 2 million new winter coats to children in need. The Rotary Club has been a critical partner in fulfilling their mission of helping children within Tuscarawas County.