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Rotary Club: Homer-Kachemak Bay Project Title: Loved and Lost Memorial Bench 1. Describe the project. What was done, when and where did project activities take place? On August 9, 2022, Kim Zook, President, Rotary Club of Homer-Kachemak Bay, presented a check for $2000.00 to the Homer Loved and Lost Bench Project. This donation was made possible by a matching grant from the Rotary International Foundation. Moved to act by the abduction of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane in 2019, the Loved and Lost Bench project brings attention to two of Rotary International’s key initiatives, the promotion of women’s health and safety, and the prevention of human trafficking. The Loved and Lost Bench at the Homer Public Library reminds us that violence against women and human trafficking impacts every community. Anyone can be a victim. And it does happen in our own backyard. 2. How many people benefited from this project? Impacted all sectors of the Homer, AK Community 3. Who were the beneficiaries, how were they impacted by this project, and what humanitarian need was met? Murnane Berg spoke of the significance of Rotary’s work. “Back in about 1999, Duffy and I were at a language school in Copan Ruines in Honduras, when we came upon a group of Rotatarians making small smokeless stoves for people to use in their houses for cooking and heat. It was a clever design that they were instructing the locals how to make,†she said. “Later, we went to a demonstration picnic with the local folks to see them in action. Such a clever project to get the smoke out of the houses. It made a lasting impression on us about the good selfless work of the Rotary.†Homer artist Brad Hughes designed and directed construction of the Loved & Lost Memorial Bench. It honors Duffy Murnane and other people who have been lost or are missing. Murnane went missing on Oct. 17, 2019, and a Homer man was charged in May for her murder and kidnapping. The bench was dedicated last June in a public ceremony. 4. How many Rotarians participated in the project? The matching funds for this Grant were raised through the efforts of the 57 members of the Homer-Kachemak Bay Rotary 5. What did they do? Please give at least two examples, not including financial support provided to the project. Violence against women and children and human trafficking are two issues that impact Native Alaskans disproportionately. By working with the Loved & Lost Bench organization the Rotary Club of Homer-Kachemak Bay was instrumental in bringing these issues to the forefront of the community's attention. The Club hosted the Loved & Lost organization's coordinator as a speaker, addressing both members and guests as to the long-term impact the project will have on the community. 6. If a cooperating organization was involved, what was its role? Loved & Lost Bench organization-Concept development and production of the Bench Homer United Methodist Church-Handled financial transactions and accounts Homer Public Library-Provided space for the Bench on Library grounds 7. Income
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