Howard Center was presented with a $10,000 donation from the South Burlington Rotary Club, raised during the 12th Annual Curling Challenge fundraiser held in the spring. The event also supported Dragonheart Vermont and other Rotary charitable causes.
The annual, day-long curling event at Cairns Arena featured over 30 teams competing in various categories, including: best team name, most creative costume, and most spirited team.
The Green Mountain Curling Club, with assistance from the Rutland Rocks Curling Club, provided instruction and equipment for the participants. The day-long event attracted community involvement, with local businesses, schools, and community groups taking part in the competition and spectators gathering to support the cause.
“Our curling event was a fantastic success, and we’re proud to support Howard Center with this donation,” said Nina Borden, president of the South Burlington Rotary Club.
“It’s a joy to see our community come together in such a meaningful way and to support an organization helping so many people every day of the year,” Borden said.
The donation will support Howard Center’s Client Funds program, helping people with their basic needs and offering opportunities for enrichment activities.
Howard Center’s Director of Development and Communications, Denise Vignoe, expressed gratitude for the Rotary Club’s support: “Thank you to the South Burlington Rotary Club and their ongoing support. Their generosity enables us to continue helping our community thrive.”
The South Burlington Rotary Club will begin planning for the 2025 curling event this fall.
For more information about how Howard Center provides essential services to our community, or to learn more about the South Burlington Rotary Club’s initiatives, visit southburlingtonrotary.org or howardcenter.org.