The Rotary Club of Comox (our club!), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Courtenay and Rotary Club of Comox Literacy Club, is proud to announce the opening of the Frank and Adriel Jarvis Library at Darry’s Place, located within the Comox Valley Transition Society Centre.
The project began with a suggestion from Comox Rotary member Frank Jarvis and his wife Adriel Wilson, who envisioned a dedicated library space for mothers, children, and youth. Working together, the partnering organizations installed new bookshelves equipped with colourful bins filled with a range of titles including cookbooks, novels, children’s books, and young adult literature.
Courtenay Rotary agreed to support the initiative by donating books and helping ensure the library remains well-stocked. Adriel Wilson, a volunteer at Courtenay Rotary’s quarterly book sales, has committed to selecting and sourcing appropriate books for ongoing use.
In recognition of the couple’s contribution, the library has been named the Frank and Adriel Jarvis Library. Although Frank passed away before its official opening, he was aware of and pleased by the progress of the project.
The opening event included Deb Prain, Program Coordinator at Darry’s Place, Adriel Wilson, Karla Hammond from the Comox Literacy Committee, and Anita Wotschel from the Courtenay Literacy Committee.
For further information, please contact:
Comox Rotary Club – Literacy Committee
Courtenay Rotary Club – Literacy Committee
Furniture Assembly
Comox Rotary hand on project, putting together IKEA furniture for the new suites at Darry place.
Food Pantry
A request from Darry Place asking for support for the food pantry. A food pantry to assist families when the first arrive at Darry’s Place. Comox Rotary was quick to respond with $500 in food vouchers.
Bike Racks Before & After
