David Stubbs is the founder and Executive Director of HomeBridge Ventures, a Bridgeport-based nonprofit dedicated to helping justice involved individuals heal from trauma, obtain meaningful employment, and successfully reintegrate into their communities. Inspired by the model of Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Stubbs has helped build HomeBridge around the principles of “healing, hiring, and hope,” creating a trauma-informed community that combines mental health support, peer mentoring, workforce development, and wraparound services for justice-involved residents.
Prior to HomeBridge, David had a successful executive career in supply chain management. For 10 years, he led global organizations with Kuehne & Nagel, managing intricate supply chains for major technology companies. Starting in 2010, he advised entrepreneur-led companies in supply chain as they grew, and recapitalized their businesses with private equity firm Cambridge Capital. David has a track record of successful leadership in both large organizations as well as with startups.
David received a Master of Business Administration degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Haverford College. He has lived in Fairfield County for the last thirty years and currently lives with his wife Carolyn in Black Rock.
New Member Induction this Friday
Our two newest members, Tony Kiniry and Joe Quinn, will be inducted into Westport Sunrise Rotary this Friday. Please join in welcoming Tony and Joe!
The Club Calendar is at the end of this newsletter. Please refer to it to see the meeting schedule, social events and more. It will be updated when speakers and events are added.
The updated Greeters and Openers schedule is also near the end of the newsletter, so please check to see if you are on there!
Friday Meeting - May 22
Patrick R. O'Brian and Emily Byrne
Connecticut Voices for Children
Patrick O'Brian and Emily Byrne shared the vision, mission and work by Connecticut Voices for Children in advocating for legislative changes for disadvantaged children and families. The organization advocates for policies to improve fiscal and economics conditions for Connecticut families, for child welfare rights, and promoting the well being of Connecticut children, youth and families.
Bob Galan opened the meeting with a very moving reminder of the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Mark and Joe showing 3500 ducks saluting America's 250th anniversary of independence.
One of our club’s ongoing and rewarding commitments to community service is our commitment to serving dinner meals on the first Saturday of each month at the Gillespie Center here in Westport.
We are back to serving meals at the newly renovated Gillespie Center. We have the option to drop off prepared meals at 4:30 PM or to bring meals to serve in person at 4:40 PM (allow extra time if the meals need to be reheated). Meal service should include a main dish, side dish, vegetable, and dessert (no nuts or shellfish please). The number of meals to provide, currently 25, will be confirmed to you to in advance when it is your turn to serve.
If you choose to drop off prepared meals at 4:30 PM you have the option to prepare homemade meals, purchase prepared meals at the store/restaurant of your choice, or you can contact Fresh Market on the Post Road in Westport where you can purchase prepared meals (protein, two sides and cookies for $7 - $10 per meal). If you choose the Fresh Market option call Tory at 203 227-2910 on the Monday prior to your meal service to place your order. You can pay for the meals when you pick them up.
If you are unable to work on your assigned Saturday you will be responsible to call other Rotarians on the list to switch dates.
