Norfolk Rotary Provides Grants to 14 Local Non-profits
Norfolk Rotary Charities has granted 14 non-profit organizations a total of $24,919 in Norfolk Rotary Charities grants in 2017. Grants are provided by the generosity of Rotary Club members who support the club endowment and also contribute weekly to the club’s “congratulations and fines.”
Recipients were:
Eastern Virginia Medical School - 9.7 inch I-Pad pro 32 GB (2x); Case w. key board and smart pen (2X) and electronic testing materials to support the ADS Program
Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast - Electrical Wiring, light fixtures and ceiling fans for Camp Apasus
Child and Family Services of Eastern VA d/b/a The Up Center – Early learning tools for their Parents are Teachers program.
Youth Outreach Urban Resources & Services (YOURS) - Laptop, wireless printer, TV, projector & cables to assist in workshop presentations and homework help sessions.
Horizons Hampton Roads, Inc. - 3 sets of Lego Mindstorms EV3 Lego Robotics kits
Children's Harbor - Curriculum, staff training, supplies
Granby High School Crew Team Booster Club - 14 ft. john boat to serve as a coaching/safety launch during practice
Ohef Sholom Temple - Commercially sized kitchen: food processor, pan rack, motion sensor lights to benefit the Soup Kitchen
Judeo-Christian Outreach Center – Support job interviews, medical & counseling appointments and housing
Barnett-Searing National Cancer Foundation - supplies for care packages
Barrett Haven Inc. - 9 door knobs/bolts, shredder, 14 mini blinds, 4 security lights
Hampton Roads Community Development Corporation - New computers for tutoring program.
DePaul Health Foundation - Purchase an industrial freezer for East Ocean View Healthy Community’s Storehouse Food pantry.
Children's Assistive Technology Service - Funding for motorized wheelchairs and equipment.