JONATHAN ROWE | DAILY NEWS
LIFELINE: Zion Shelter of Washington received a $1,000-donation from Washington Noon Rotary on Friday. The shelter was recently highlighted as a local nonprofit that was in danger of shutting down its services due to a lack of funding. Washington Noon Rotary, which celebrated a record-high in proceeds from this year’s Smoke on the Water festival, hosts the festival to raise money for local nonprofits. “We couldn’t think of a more perfect time to give out our first check and make sure the shelter stays open,” said Pam Anderson, Noon Rotary president-elect and coordinator for SOTW. “Our whole intent is to raise money to give back to nonprofits in the area to supplement their funding. That’s what we’re all about.” Robert Harris, executive director of the shelter, said the shelter serves food to about 60 people per day on average and houses around a dozen people on average each night. “(The money) means we can operate quite a while,” Harris said. “This check will mean that we can operate at least another month without any problems. (The donation) lets us know the people in the community are appreciating what we’re doing. We just want to let everyone know we are so grateful for what they’re doing to keep us moving forward, and we’re going to try and make everything they’re doing for us useful.” Shelter treasurer Harlan MacKendrick said, “Every contribution is most welcome. We still need some help to keep going.” Pictured, Anderson presents the check from the Noon Rotary to Harris and MacKendrick.