Spreading Joy and Literacy: Crystal City-Pentagon Rotary Club's Community Project
Sunday, March 16, 2025
On a crisp Saturday morning, March 15, 2025, the Crystal City-Pentagon Rotary Club (CCPRC) embarked on a heartwarming community project, distributing over 50 children's books to various locations in Alexandria. This initiative was the result of a Rotary District 7610 service project led by incoming District Governor Ravi Respeto during the Chesapeake Presidents Elect Training Seminar (CPETS) which took place March 6-8 in Chantilly, VA.
The goal of the service project was to promote literacy and bring joy to young minds. The CCPRC element of the district-wide project was led by the club’s President/President-elect Dr. Marina Theodotou and District Governor Nominee Peter Anderson. The project saw club members, including Club President Marina, come together to make a positive impact. The team visited Carpenter's Shelter, a local organization providing vital services to homeless families, and three Little Library locations in Alexandria on the corners of North Fairfax and Madison Streets, Pitt and Gibbons Streets, and on Wolfe Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets.
The book distribution was met with enthusiasm and gratitude from the recipients. The children's books, carefully selected to cater to diverse age groups and interests, will undoubtedly provide hours of entertainment, education, and inspiration. “This community project underscores the Crystal City-Pentagon Rotary Club's commitment to education and giving back to the community,” said DGN Peter. By promoting literacy and supporting local organizations, the club demonstrates its dedication to creating positive change and a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
The goal of the service project was to promote literacy and bring joy to young minds. The CCPRC element of the district-wide project was led by the club’s President/President-elect Dr. Marina Theodotou and District Governor Nominee Peter Anderson. The project saw club members, including Club President Marina, come together to make a positive impact. The team visited Carpenter's Shelter, a local organization providing vital services to homeless families, and three Little Library locations in Alexandria on the corners of North Fairfax and Madison Streets, Pitt and Gibbons Streets, and on Wolfe Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets.
The book distribution was met with enthusiasm and gratitude from the recipients. The children's books, carefully selected to cater to diverse age groups and interests, will undoubtedly provide hours of entertainment, education, and inspiration. “This community project underscores the Crystal City-Pentagon Rotary Club's commitment to education and giving back to the community,” said DGN Peter. By promoting literacy and supporting local organizations, the club demonstrates its dedication to creating positive change and a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in our community.