Val Howe

Val Howe is the immediate past president of the Rotary E-club of District 1070 and the project leader for the Coats4Kids team. 

Val is married to Steve Howe, past district governor of District 1070. They have two daughters, seven grandchildren and two dogs, so life is often hectic in the Howe Household. Val is a founder member of the E-club which was chartered in 2015.  

The Coats4Kids project demonstrates the power of Rotary perfectly - One Rotarian who spots a need and develops a passion, together with fellow club members, other clubs and now other districts can really make a difference.  Val is looking forward to sharing the journey with you and giving an update on some exciting Cluster involvement.

Anyone can purchase a voucher, this one simple act of kindness can make  a world of difference to a child’s life.

About Coats4Kids

Coats4Kids is now in its third year, children who are given “Charity Box” coats by schools are often bullied or teased, the playground can be a terrible place if you are already vulnerable.  

Children from impoverished families are often withdrawn, lack confidence and have low self-esteem. If you are cold and sometimes hungry it is impossible to achieve your best learning.  

Schools often run breakfast clubs to feed these children, but rarely if ever, have enough funding for the one thing the children would really love - A brand-new warm winter coat just like their peers.  

We hear daily from schools who write saying “the children walk a little taller and are so excited to show off their coats”.  Most of these children have probably NEVER owned anything brand new in their entire lives.

This one small thing can affect their learning outcomes and ultimately their earning potential as adults.  Please stop for a moment and think how you feel putting on your new winter coat - Please share that feeling with a child and purchase a voucher.