Rotary helps Tijuana orphans

Children residing at the Colegio Kolbe de la Immaculada Orphanage and Secondary School in Tijuana, Mexico can now do their school work in an environment conducive to good learning thanks to a donation of 35 classroom style computer desks and four computers by Mt. Sierra College in Monrovia.

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“Prior to this donation, the children were forced to use makeshift tables and chairs including wood crates as desktops,” said Mt. Sierra College vice president and Arcadia Rotarian John Davis. “We are pleased to partner with the Arcadia and Tijuana Rotary Clubs in making this donation happen.”

L-r: Dick Martinez, John Davis, and Dr. Brad Miller of the Arcadia Rotary Club with the type of type of tables and computers that were donated to the school.

School director Sister Janitzia Ochoa was moved to tears when the desks and computers arrived. “Finally, the children will have the proper space and work area for their studies,” she said. “We are most grateful to Mt. Sierra College and the Rotary club for this donation to benefit our children.” “The Arcadia Rotary Club has a 34-year history of working with and helping the orphans and the disadvantaged in the Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada areas of Mexico,” said Dick Martinez, who spearheaded the project on behalf of the club. “This is what Rotary is all about.” “We are thrilled to be able to provide this much needed furniture to the students,” said Dr. Brad Miller, Arcadia Rotary Club president. “We wish them much success with their studies.” The Arcadia Rotary Club meets every Friday from noon to 1:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 211 E Huntington Drive in Arcadia.

— by Anne Donofrio-Holter