Dave Allen, Rotarian and CEO of the YMCA Central Eastern Ontario updated the Rotary Club of Belleville on the Centre for Life project. Currently in a $9 million fundraising campaign of which Rotary has donated $100,000, the largest donation the Club has done in a single donation in their 105-year history. Mr. Allen advised that the building is coming along and once all due diligence has been done by the Municipality and a building permit issued, the construction team is ready to go. Todate $6.7 million has been raised so the shovel goal of $6 million has been reached. Dave walked the members through an on-screen tour of the building, including all the features, very impressive and welcoming with excitement building every day. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Belleville for their generous support of this project.
Past President of the Rotary Club of Belleville and Co-Chair of the Centre for Life project, Kristin Crowe passed on her thanks and that of the rest of the team to the Rotary Club for their significant contribution by the Club and by individuals. Kristin acknowledged other Rotarians on the team of the project and recognized how the project will build good will and friendships in the community, always a goal of the Rotary Club. An amazing opportunity to accept the Rotary Club's cheque recognizing their contribution over three years.
President Karen Baker recognized what a great job the YMCA does in empowering youth both physically, psychologically and intellectually. They offer a lot of services, a lot of programs, a lot of initiatives that directly affect youth in the community. The Rotary's name will appear in the waiting and reception area of the Community Services of Belleville and District space when the facility opens in 2026.