On this 4th of July weekend it is wise to celebrate America - and to celebrate the spirit, energy, and accomplishments of folks right here at home. As an example there was a 2020-2021 community project involving North Kitsap kids, families, and schools.
As is often the case, one community service group takes the lead. In this case, it was our friends at Kingston Kiwanis Club (buy some blueberries). With support from the Suquamish Tribe, the Windermere Foundation, and Kingston North Kitsap Rotary Club more than $8k was raised.
The forced closure of Kingston Schools due to the COVID pandemic, required the North Kitsap School District (NKSD) to provide instruction via on-line learning programs that required students to have Chrome Book computers and internet connectivity. To promote full participation in the on-line schooling, our Kingston North Kitsap Rotary Club, in conjunction with the other community groups, helped provide students in 63 eligible families with Chromebook computers, mobile wi-fi “hot-spots” and services. Also included in the effort was the purchase and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) in 210 “at-home kits” procured, assembled and distributed by the community volunteers from Kiwanis, Kingston Cares, and Share-Net Food Bank.
Thanks to a recently received Rotary District 5020 grant, KNK Rotary Club has been partially reimbursed for its contribution to the success of the “village” project.