We are a high-spirited, active club with strong ties in the community. Take a look at our website to see some of the recent accomplishments. New members are always welcome. Make your contribution count! Email boltonrotary@gmail.com to have someone call to connect.

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YOUR DONATION will be greatly appreciated!!

We are so appreciative of everyone's heartfelt support and involvement in our projects. The generosity of this community is inspiring. We have so many worthwhile causes that resonate with people - Shop with a First Responder, Peel Paramedic Holiday Hope, Grocery Gift Certificates to The Exchange, Kiva Microloans, Ukraine Crisis Support, Caledon Kids First, Oliver House, Bolton Rotary Peace Park, and many more. Make your donation count as 100% of all net proceeds go toward the project.

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Peel Paramedics Holiday Hope

We have donated $1000 to this worthy program...Karen Pauloni was happy to receive the cheque from Charissa.

Peel Paramedics want to show our vulnerable seniors they’re not alone by gifting them holiday baskets filled with small treats, thoughtful gifts, and essential items they may need.

Last year our team of Community Paramedics in collaboration with Peel Paramedic Association filled and delivered 400 baskets.

This year, our goal is to reach 500 seniors.

How can you help? 905-799-7800 ext. 2739 or communityparamedics@peelregion.ca

$10,000 Grocery Gift Cards

Charissa met with Carol to drop off $ 10,400 worth of gift cards which will bring relief and smiles to many Caledon families in need this season and beyond. The need has never been greater.

Our 'service above self' continues to make a direct impact right here at home.

Shop with a First Responder

Planning is underway for an annual project that helps children from families experiencing financial difficulties or crisis in Caledon. This fits in nicely with our program Caledon Kids First that supports kids who want to participate in sports or wellness programs.

The 12th annual Shop with a First Responder happens Dec. 1. As part of the initiative, participants experience a morning of shopping, gifts and food while building positive relationships with police officers and firefighters. We have donated $1000. to this worthy project.

The project is run by Ontario Provincial Police’s Caledon detachment and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services in collaboration with the Town of Caledon and Caledon Community Services.

According to police, the initiative is supported by the Optimist Club of Caledon and relies on community support.

The project was previously known as Shop with a Cop but was renamed last year after it expanded to include firefighters.

Haunted Hill 1km Fun Run and 5km run/walk

The annual Haunted Hill 1km Fun Run and 5km Run/Walk was an outstanding success! Lots of food, drinks, spooky decorations, music, prizes and a new scavenger hunt! Humberview School - Alphadogs team won the school challenge and will receive $500 and a pizza party for participating. All of the costumes were fabulous! Thank you to our SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS for making this day possible... Jim & Orma MAW Family, Albion Heating & AC, Sardo Foods, Bolton Park Dentistry, Blackmere Bros, Caledon Law, Rita Cantelon, Circle Group Construction, Kostynyk Denturist, Murray Stewart, Nobleton Veterinary Clinic, Rafat, Sunlife, Surteco North America

Bolton Rotary 75th Year

We will be celebrating our 75 years in several ways this year! Starting with the District Governor visit on September 9 followed by a big Christmas auction event. We are proud of the impact our club has made in the community and around the world over these 75 years and continuing to do good work in the spirit of 'Service Above Self'.

Project Volya Global Grant 2024

7 Highly technical training mannequins are being prepared for shipment to Ukraine!

Project Volya is a civilian initiative to provide Ukrainian civilians and front-line personnel with life-saving medical supply resources they need to survive in view of the Russian aggression as well as training in the use of such medical supplies. $30,000 was collected by local Rotary clubs and matched through District and RI grants. This has been a huge initiative by our club and we

are proud to see it coming to fruition.

Welcome Donna

Don Ogden inducted Donna Roncato into the club as our newest member! Congratulations Donna, we know you will make a huge contribution to our club.

Oliver House Driveway

Repairs to Oliver House driveway were done this week! Last visit to see the newly donated stove we realized the pothole condition of the driveway was VERY rough. Bolton Rotary again partnered with Orangeville Rotary to ensure the driveway was now safe for emergency and delivery vehicles. Recycled asphalt was installed, graded, levelled and mechanically rolled on 450' of driveway.

Kindness Heroes

Our club was recently recognized as a Kindness Hero by CCS at their AGM...for making great things happen in Caledon! On the left accepting the award were Ed, Andrew and Charissa with Carol and Mariia making the presentation.

Peace Scholarship

We're proud to support the Conrad Grebel Peace Scholarship Award for a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies. Our $6,000 donation helped to surpass the district 7080 goal in 2024. A strong message that our club honors the pillars of peace in Rotary.

New Bench

A great big thanks to Dan and Chris who have been working hard to get the bench installed out front of Rotary Place. And a shout out to Deb May and Kathy Clarkson for working on the gardens. The bench has been donated by Mary Peotto and family in memory of her husband Frank T. Peotto.

CMOW Cheque presentation

Charissa presenting a $5,000. cheque to Kim for Caledon Meals on Wheels. CMOW has been in Bolton for 40 years, serves over 25,000 meals a year and has over 100 volunteers. The offer more than just meals... social and wellness programs, visiting and security checks.

Charity Golf Classic 2024 Thank you!

A huge thank you to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers at our recent golf tournament!

This is our biggest fundraiser so we try to make it a very special day for everyone involved.

The weather was fabulous, the course memorable, the dinner delicious and the camaraderie heartwarming.

Cheers to another great year!

Scientists in School

We are proud to support Scientists in School as an addition to the curriculum in 5 local Grade 3 classes.

Generations Park

Bolton Rotary is proposing a new Rotary Generations Park at the corner of Kingsview and Rotarian Way. Michael Hoy, Manager of Parks and Natural Heritage with the Town of Caledon will be presenting concepts for consideration on April 15 at our weekly business meeting. Mayor Groves and councillors will join us at this meeting.

Oliver House Oven

Andrew and Ingrid were happy to be presented with a plaque in recognition of Bolton ($6900) and Orangeville ($4000) contributions to the new stove that was recently installed at Oliver House...a residential group home in Caledon offering 24 hour supervised and housing for community residents to support their mental health.

KIVA Microloans

MAKE A LOAN, CHANGE A LIFE! Bolton Rotary and Kiva have partnered to make an even greater impact on communities around the world, one loan at a time. Our money has been re-loaned three full times now, helping 133 women, in 23 countries. The average loan has been $350. Our default rate is only 0.02%! This is a world wide organization, active in over 80 countries, that administers micro loans to individuals, mostly single mothers. The Club became involved a few years ago with an initial investment of $5000 USD. This money is loaned out in small amounts, generally to purchase agricultural supplies or equipment, and is then paid back over time to then be re-loaned to the next recipient. There are partner agencies in the local area that administer the applications and the loans, and Dave keeps a close on the applications and the money. So far there have been a total of 4.9 million borrowers worldwide. For more info visit KIVA.org

Caledon Kids First

The Rotary Club of Bolton has had great success with their Caledon Kids First Program! It is a funding program in sports and wellness programs for families in need. Youth have participated in dance, soccer, karate, skating, baseball, hockey, music, swimming, etc. and over the 5 years we have sponsored 155 youth under 18.