Detailed description

The five D5190 Area 4 Rotary Clubs partnered with local organizations and agencies for a community wide Rotary Honors People of Action event. The awards event was held on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Miner’s Foundry Cultural Center. Community leaders were asked to select 2 members of their organization to represent first responders and essential workers who have who supported our community selflessly during the last two years of COVID, wildfires and storms our community has endured. Honorees included, Police, Fire, Health Care, Grocery and School workers from across Western Nevada County in the Sierra Foothills of California. Participating organizations included Grass Valley Police, Nevada County Sheriff, CAL Trans, local school districts, local fire districts, CAL Fire, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, BriarPatch Food Co-Op, SPD Markets, SaveMart, Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society, and local food banks. A night filled with gratitude and community pride.

Community assessment: How the project team learned about the community’s needs

Over the last two years, in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, our community has dealt with a several major fires and a massive snow storm that knocked power out for large portions of the area for two weeks. Our community has had an extraordinary response to devastating experiences. Along with community leaders, our Rotary Clubs wanted to honor our first responders and essential workers.

Project impact: How the project will help the community after the project ends

Gratifude and appreciation and a greater sense of goodwill.

Sustainability: How the benefits of the project will continue afterward