Members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning ventured to Antigua, Guatemala during the last week of February, to connect with the club’s Guatemala chapter and witness the club’s service projects in action.
A major highlight of the visit, according to the club’s President Stephen Gerteis, was visiting the Smiles That Listen Foundation, which provides diagnosis and treatments for hearing loss for children and adults from low-income households. “Seeing our contributions make a real difference in finding and treating hearing loss in babies is both inspiring and motivating,” Gerteis said.
A major highlight of the visit, according to the club’s President Stephen Gerteis, was visiting the Smiles That Listen Foundation, which provides diagnosis and treatments for hearing loss for children and adults from low-income households. “Seeing our contributions make a real difference in finding and treating hearing loss in babies is both inspiring and motivating,” Gerteis said.
The club also visited Niños de Guatemala, a nonprofit that educates over 500 children each year. Club members delivered books and toured the school, learning about the educational programs which helps students succeed. The weeklong trip concluded with a special ceremony where club members exchanged gifts with one another.
“Rotary is about working together to serve with integrity, generosity, and purpose,” said Jorge Ruiz, with the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning’s Guatemala chapter.
“Rotary is about working together to serve with integrity, generosity, and purpose,” said Jorge Ruiz, with the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning’s Guatemala chapter.