Yvonne Addo of RFK Children's Action Corps Addresses Rotary Club of Worcester on November 20, 2014
Channel: Rotary District 7910 - Suburban Boston/Central Mass
Date: 27/11/2014

In this video by Worcester Rotarian Rich Prager, Yvonne Addo of the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. addresses the November 20, 2014 luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Worcester at Coral Seafood in Worcester. She talks about "Justice, Dignity and Equality for Children."

The RFK Children’s Action Corps is a leader in child welfare and juvenile justice, operating a number of programs and services for at-risk youth and families. The Corps' work includes community-based initiatives, residential-treatment and juvenile-justice programs, and partnering with national organizations and state agencies to use proven methods and develop new ways to advance practices in the care of those most vulnerable.

The Corps helps individuals and families overcome difficult challenges and situations by providing the tools and skills they need to heal, grow, and thrive. The Corps states, "Everything we do is based on the belief that every child deserves the chance for a brighter tomorrow."

Rotary Worcester's weekly luncheon meetings are held on Thursdays (except holidays) from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at Coral Seafood. Luncheon fee is $18 per person for members and non-members. Raffle tickets are $2 for one and $7 for four. Free parking and wheelchair-accessible.

For more information, contact David Frazier, 2014-'15 president of the Rotary Club of Worcester, at DFrazier@WorcesterAdvisors.com. Or, visit http://www.WorcRotaryUSA.org.