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Matt Thompson, chair of our World Community Service introduced our speaker, Shenae Diaz from La Puente. La Puente is based out of Alamosa Colorado. Our club partners with the club Estes Park Rotary club and has been going to Alamosa for years. Lance Cheslock is the Executive Director and has been working there since 1987.

Shenae has been working for La Puente for 7 years and is the Director of Volunteer Coordination. La Puente has been around since 1982 and has 50 employees. It services the San Luis Valley. The San Luis Valley is considered to be among the 10% percent poorest regions of our country.

La Puente was formed by a need to have a safe place for people to shelter. Especially during the winter. They provide food, shelter, clothing, help people become employable, and link people with services. La Puente has 14 services that help people get out of poverty and improve their lives.

One of the biggest accomplishments of La Puente is its crisis prevention. They help with bills, rent, or mortgage assistance to prevent people from becoming homeless. Thank you Ms. Diaz for traveling to Greeley and letting us know about all the good acts of kindness you do in the San Luis Valley.

Announcements

The Greeley Satellite Rotary Club will be holding the annual Christmas Party on December 14^th from 5-7 pm. There will be a Silent Auction that will benefit the GSR benevolence causes.

On December 13th join Stewart Abbot at the Weld County Food Bank at 5 PM for a hands-on volunteer opportunity.

The Guadalupe Community Center is seeking donations of new or gently used backpacks, men's jeans, and women's jeans. Please bring them to upcoming meetings.

The Benevolence committee issued a $500 check to the Guadalupe Shelter for their "Non-Event" event.

Andy Wronkoski is this month's Sam Brownlee Service Above Self recipient! Chief Adam Turk described him as a shining star in the department. Andy is the longest-tenured member of the Neighborhood Action Team and he has built great relationships with downtown Greeley businesses.

Mr. Wronkoski is also in charge of the internship program and is helping recruit men and women into a career in law enforcement. Andy runs the Operation Safe Stay program. The mission is to work with multifamily housing to reduce calls for service. The program has made a big impact and also has reduced calls that include the fire and ambulance service.

Andy is trusted by his peers and can be counted on. Thank you for all that you do to keep our community safe!