For nearly a century, Rotarians have been putting the motto Service Above Self into action, using the resources of Rotary International and their club members to make a difference in communities around the world. For every Rotarian who is passionate about the call to serve, there are countless communities around the world that desperately need help. Yet these communities don’t merely want a handout; they seek long term solutions that community members can implement themselves. An excellent way to foster enduring community development is to sponsor a Rotary Community Corps (RCC).
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A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians’ commitment to service and creating a better world for us all. Under the guidance of a sponsoring Rotary Club, dedicated RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life right in their own community, by spurring long-term economic development and self-sufficiency. By establishing an RCC, community members can help provide long-term solutions to problems that they can implement themselves.
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The purpose of the RCC program is to:
- Promote grassroots self-help projects;
- Develop local leadership abilities;
- Maximize local resources; and
- Use appropriate cost-efficient technology.
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All Rotary Clubs share four major goals:
- To encourage individuals to take responsibility for the improvement of their community, village, or neighborhood.
- To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations.
- To mobilize self-help activities and collective work to improve the quality of life.
- To encourage the development of human potential to its fullest, within the context of the local culture and community.
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ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS
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SIERRA FOOTHILL RESIDENTIAL CARE (SFRC)
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The Rotary Community Corps of Sierra Foothills Residential Care (SFRC) was issued a charter by Rotary International in December, 2004. The Rotary Club of Sonora Sunrise is the sponsoring club for the RCC. Rotarian Dawn Sarto is the club’s representative to the RCC of SFRC.
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SFRC is a nonprofit residential care home that obtains placements through the Valley Mountain Regional Center, San Andreas office. SFRC has adults with moderate developmental disabilities, 18 to 59, who receive room, board, and an opportunity to live as independently as possible. The residents of SFRC are all members of the RCC of SFRC.
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| The members have helped in several community projects. They helped and participated in the Orient Express Run, a fundraiser for Special Olympics, which was organized and coordinated by the Sonora Sunrise Rotary Club. Members of the RCC of SFRC also help with the Special Olympics BBQ and helped with the Meals on Wheels Program which delivers meals to seniors. |
