South Shore Rotary was pleased to welcome Donny Swanson, Principal of Staten Island’s Pathways to Graduation (P2G). This free District 79 program supports students ages 17–21 in earning their GED/HSE diploma and advancing toward college and careers. Donny also shared his powerful personal story and how his life [...]
South Shore Rotary welcomed guest speaker Tierra Gunther and her team from Homes for the Homeless. More than just a place to sleep, HFH operates family shelters across NYC, providing educational resources, after-school programs, summer camps, and supportive services to help families thrive. On any given day, 720 families—including [...]
Our Rotary recently supported the the JCC's DYCD-funded Adolescent Literacy program at I.S. 61. The program helps students strengthen their communication and reading skills while exploring literacy through leadership. They recently visited DYCD to present their projects, and our club funded their professional attire for the presentation.
South Shore Rotary Spotlight: We welcomed Logan Auerbach, owner of Limitless Athletics! From personalized training and high-intensity small group classes to specialized programs like Fire Academy Training, Logan’s approach combines innovation, discipline, and a strong community vibe. Fitness, tech, and accountability - all in one! [...]
The South Shore Rotary was honored to welcome Roosevelt Board, Owner and Operator of Chick-fil-A at the Staten Island Mall, for an inspiring talk on the power of culture in business. Roosevelt shared how a people-first, positive culture is more important than focusing solely on profits. When companies prioritize [...]
This week, South Shore Rotary welcomed guest speaker Mike DiTrani, the President of the S.I. History Hunters Metal Detecting Club. Mike spoke to us about all the interesting pieces he's found through metal detecting and how they connect to American history. Thanks to Mike for joining us!
The South Shore Rotary welcomed guest speaker Heather Butts of Health4Youths, who spoke about the organization’s impactful work in our community. Their programs include a food pantry at 120 Victory Boulevard, cooking classes, and other resources that support healthy living for local families. We thank Heather for sharing the [...]
South Shore Rotary was proud to attend WomenThrive 2026 on Sunday, March 8th, in celebration of International Women’s Day. It was an inspiring event bringing together organizations committed to empowering women and supporting our community. Our table showed the magic of South Shore Rotary's connection, collaboration, and service. [...]
Wishing our fellow Rotarians, Jack Funari and John Vernazza a Very Happy Birthday!!
YMCA - Connie Cerrachio The South Shore Rotary was proud to welcome Connie Saracchio, Chair of the Board of the YMCA (Counseling Services), who joined us to share the impactful work being done at the South Shore YMCA on Richmond Avenue. Connie shared information about the counseling and [...]
