CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Prior to Thanksgiving, the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights completed delivery of a total of 677 pairs of new shoes to 11 San Juan Unified School District’s elementary, middle and high schools and the Sayonara Center in Citrus Heights.

This marks the sixth year of the Rotary Club’s signature project. During that time, the Rotary Club has donated 2,812 pairs of shoes to support students in need of new footwear. Staff of the schools are then responsible for identifying the student recipients. In the early years of this project, the club furnished each school with Brannock devices, enabling the staff to accurately measure the students’ foot sizes.

The club’s fundraising efforts in the community coupled with grant support from Rotary Foundation District Grants contribute to the year-to-year successes of this project with expenditures to date of $54,044. The schools were also provided with Citrus Heights Rotary Foundation’s Mini-Grant Forms whereby the schools can apply for grants of up to $250 for other necessities such as socks, leggings, undergarments, clothing, additional shoes, and other items needed for student well-being and comfort.

In addition, the club has donated hard-bound dictionaries to more than five hundred third-grade students in elementary schools in Citrus Heights. This literacy effort has been in place going on for 16 years.

The Rotary Club of Citrus Heights has been active for more than 60 years providing “Service above Self” throughout the community. The club typically meets at noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at R Vida Cantina on Sunrise Boulevard. Visitors are always welcome.