Rotary makes donation to Will Bright Foundation

Dave Reese of Turner Batson Architects provided an update on downtown redevelopment. The Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) is currently focusing on property acquisition and stakeholder awareness on the corner behind the Straw Hat, an area known as ‘Quad 1.’ Shown in the photo are DRA member Keith Crumpton, Dave Reese, and Rotary Club President Eddie Seal. The Will Bright Foundation’s mission statement is, “Breaking the barrier to recovery from addiction by bridging the gap between the bubble of recovery and taking that next step, through awareness, education and the provision of transitional living.” The foundation aims to turn pain into purpose by helping men get back to work after addiction.

The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club recently made a $1,000 donation to the Will Bright Foundation. The check was presented at the club’s regular meeting Aug. 11. Lisa and Bill Bright started the foundation in memory of their son Will. Visit willbrightfoundation.com for more info.

The Rotary International motto is ‘Service above Self,’ and this club lives out this motto by serving the community in many ways. Proceeds from fundraising events, including the coordination of a golf tournament for almost 30 years, go toward the club’s many projects. Those projects include leadership opportunities for local high school students, Dr. Seuss books for local elementary students, ribbons at City Hall in recognition of Veterans Day, lunch for campers and staff at Smile-a-Mile, trees planted at Civitan Park and more. The Club has recently funded the new clock tower in downtown Trussville, benches at the walking track at Cahaba Elementary and playground equipment at The Mall in historic Trussville.

– Submitted by Diane Poole.