Crystal City-Pentagon Rotary Club explores service projects with Carpenter’s Shelter

On Sep. 21, 2024, Crystal City-Pentagon Rotary Club (CCPRC) President Dr. Marina Theodotou, along with District Governor Nominee and Past President Peter Anderson, were joined by club members Sue Sheats, Glynn Bates, and Stefan Tisma for a visit to Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia.

Carpenter’s Shelter provides support to people experiencing and at risk of homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through shelter and housing placement, guidance, education, and advocacy. Last year, Carpenter’s Shelter served more than 700 homeless and formerly homeless children and adults.

CCPRC visited the premises with Ms. Megan Cole, Development Associate, and agreed to organize a volunteer day where club members could offer services to guests including cooking and serving meals, providing career and resume advice, and tending to the garden, among other activities.
“Their mission aligns with our Rotary avenues of service at the community level, and through our visit, we learned the needs of the shelter so we can spread the magic of Rotary in early 2025,” said Dr. Theodotou.