In a touching demonstration of community spirit and dedication, the Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset has successfully completed its inaugural major project for the Rotary Year 2024-2025. This project involved a complete renovation of the kitchen at the Valelevu Salala Street HART Nursing Home.
This facility plays a crucial role in providing care and housing for approximately 20 elderly individuals, ensuring they have a safe and nurturing environment in their later years. The Rotary Club’s initiative has transformed the nursing home’s kitchen, enhancing its overall living conditions.
Led by the newly appointed club president, Neelam Sharma, the renovation aimed to create a comfortable, hygienic, and efficient kitchen space for the residents, allowing them to prepare meals and engage in daily activities with ease. During the official handover ceremony, Sharma expressed her excitement and gratitude regarding the project.
“I am thrilled to share that we have truly impacted the lives of the nursing home residents by creating a kitchen where they can feel good and enjoy their daily routines,” Sharma remarked.
The modernized kitchen features upgraded cabinets, improved storage, new appliances, and an accessible layout tailored to the needs of the elderly residents. These upgrades promise to enhance not only the kitchen’s functionality but also the overall atmosphere of the nursing home.
The project was made feasible through the dedicated fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club members. Alongside internal fundraising endeavors, the club received significant backing from key donors, including Tough Wood Joinery Limited for bespoke cabinetry and installation, Credit Corporation Fiji & PNG for financial contributions, Comfort Home Furnishing Limited for essential kitchen furniture, and Shreedhar Motors for their invaluable support.
Sharma recognized the vital role played by these partners in ensuring the kitchen renovation met the highest standards. Their collaboration with the Rotary Club highlights the effectiveness of community partnerships in achieving meaningful results.
“This project reflects the strength of our community, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our donors’ contributions,” Sharma commented. “Their generosity has enabled us to create a kitchen that satisfies the residents’ practical needs while also elevating their spirits. We are profoundly grateful for their support.”
The Valelevu Salala Street HART Nursing Home has been an essential establishment in Suva, offering housing, care, and companionship to its elderly residents. However, as time passed, certain areas of the facility, notably the kitchen, required updates and improvements.
As the first initiative of the 2024-2025 Rotary year, this successful refurbishment underscores the Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset’s ongoing commitment to enhancing lives through service. The club has a rich history of supporting vulnerable community members and aims to pursue additional initiatives under President Neelam Sharma’s guidance in the coming year.
Looking forward, the Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset is enthusiastic about embarking on future projects that address critical community issues. The club remains dedicated to building upon this project’s success and continuing its mission to foster positive societal change through direct service and strategic collaborations.
The Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset is an active chapter of Rotary International, an organization focused on promoting global goodwill and improving communities through service initiatives. Members work together on various projects addressing local and regional challenges, particularly in health, education, environmental sustainability, and support for vulnerable populations, aiming to create a lasting positive influence in Suva and beyond.