On January 26, 2016, the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley will host its second annual Power of Change event and will honor Acre Family Childcare in Lowell. The presentation will be held at Lowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson Street (6th floor) in Lowell, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. It is open to the public free of charge, although contributions to Acre Family Child Care will be welcome. A snow date is January 28.
 
The Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley is honoring Acre Family Childcare for its impact in the Lowell community and for its commitment to empowering women. The presentation will include remarks from founder, Anita Moeller, Director, Preschool Expansion Grant at MA Department of Early Education and Care.
 
Acre Family Childcare’s mission is to help women build licensed, home-based family child care businesses while providing community-based child care to the families of Lowell. The organization has provided childcare to more than 1,800 children and trained over 200 providers since 1988.
 
 “We want to honor their selfless efforts to develop solutions to the challenges facing women and are hopeful that attendees will leave inspired and motivated to support and build on the success of our honorees’ efforts, ” said Karin Gaffney, Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley.
 
A coffee and dessert reception will follow the program. Register at www.rotary7910.org or by calling 978-627-4135.