Barry lived a life dedicated to helping others, a true reflection of his authentic, caring nature. He inspired everyone around him to strive for a better world.

As a founding member of the Beaches Rotary Club in 1999 and later joining the East York Rotary Club in 2019, Barry’s commitment to service knew no bounds. He consistently reminded us to consider the less fortunate, both in our local communities and across the globe.

Barry’s passion for our programs was evident, but he especially cherished his role as Santa Claus, bringing joy and magic to countless children. His soft voice and kind, remarkable presence made him truly one of a kind.

Barry is also a three time recipient of the Paul Harris Award, one of the highest forms of recognition of merit.

In Barry’s honor, we are raising funds for the International Foundation to support Rotary’s mission to eradicate Polio—a cause that was close to his heart.

We will deeply miss Barry, but his legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire us all.

As Rotarians we are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.

 

Add text Supporting the Bethany Baptist Food bank, we had to get creative during the pandemic, so we decided to cook meals, each member at their own homes, while we followed the same recipe on Zoom, delivering over 600 meals to community members in need. East York Strategies runs a food bank, after school programs and camps among other initiatives, we are happy to support their great work.

Clothing Drive in Support of New Circles Community Services, GLOW a free service that provides new or gently used, quality clothing to help equity-deserving individuals and families who are living on a limited income, meet their clothing needs. Their unique clothing program simulates a retail experience, offering a comfortable and welcoming environment. GLOW also serves as a training platform for their clients enrolled in our skills training programs, so that they can build employable skills and transition into the workplace.

We are proud to be working alongside Don't Mess with The Don to organize ravine cleanups, and support their invasive species initiatives. Stay tuned for our Earth Day events and more this spring, summer and fall!