Welcome back to Cohasset Rotary Vinny Harte, Director of Wellspring Hull.  
 
Vinny is executive director of Wellspring, Hull - in it's 33rd year.  
Provides support to those facing hard times - Motto is: "A hand up not a hand out."  
Provide food, clothes, educational and emotional support - elder care and legal support services.  Thrift shop is now 3,000 square feet and includes furniture, housewares, and other items.  Find more here:  www.wellspringhull.org 
 
Recent capital campaign resulted in new education wing and upgrade to the existing building, which prompted updates to other buildings in the area.  The community is enjoying renewed interest in community planning and the infrastructure in that part of town is improving considerably.  
 
$.85 of every dollar goes to direct services 
About 120 volunteers throughout the year
 
In the process of a strategic plan to meet housing needs - a critical demand due to low inventory and increasing need.
 
Polar Plunge (in its 24th year) February 2nd 11 a.m. - one of their top fundraisers.  
 
Annual gala is in the fall
 
South Shore's Got Talent - talent show in Hingham 
 
JOIN THE MAILING LIST:  at www.wellspringhull.org 
SIGN UP FOR THE DROWNED HOG SWIM:  wwwdrownedhogs.org 
After the swim there's a chowder fest!