KINGSTON, Jamaica— Outgoing president of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North, Ian Rose, on Friday, July 4, presented housing units to Natasha Kidd of Wynter’s Pen, St Catherine and Marsha Givans of Toolis in Porus on behalf of the club.

This marked the culmination of the president’s major club project, Arise for Life! 2024/2025. The total cost of the two houses is US$18,500 and donations came from members of the club, Food for the Poor Jamaica, a grant from Rotary District 7020, as well as funds from philanthropists June Reid and Ingrid Rattray.

In presenting the house keys to the beneficiaries, Rose said: “Today, we are here to celebrate a momentous occasion – the culmination the Arise for Life! project. To mark this occasion, we are pleased to hand over keys to these houses, each of which features a solar panel and water tank.

In addition, the Rotary Club of St North will donate funds towards the education of the children in each household.

Rose continued: “Each house is more than just a structure; it’s a foundation for building memories, strengthening family bonds, and creating a brighter future.”

Marsha Givans (fourth left) and children of Toolis, Porus receive the keys to their 2-bedroom house from outgoing President of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North Ian Rose (third left). Looking on (from left) are: Kadian Tinker, Marketing Assistant, Marsha Burrell Rose, Marketing & PR, Missions & Church Alliances Manager and Delese Wilson, Missions Officer, Food for the Poor Jamaica – project partner; Tami Waul-Douglas, Secretary of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North and Nakia Rowe, Past President of the club.