Norfolk Rotary Grants for Hampton Roads Non-Profits 2013

Rotary Club Awards $20,000 in Grants

The Rotary Club of Norfolk recently awarded $20,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits in South Hampton Roads. The grant focus for 2013 was on improving life for the region’s older adults, underserved and underinsured people and the environment. Funding for these grants came from weekly "fines" paid by members, their donations to Norfolk Rotary Charities and from club fundraisers.

2013 Rotary Club of Norfolk Grant recipients were:

D'Art Center for materials for its senior outreach program.

Elizabeth River Project for signs and educational materials for the 2013 Riverfest celebration.

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia to buy fruit for the mobile pantry program that provides food to low-income older adults.

The FREE Foundation to help buy batteries for electric wheelchairs donated to uninsured or underinsured disabled people in Hampton Roads who can’t afford them.

Hampton Roads Community Health Center for dental screenings for students at Norfolk Public Schools.

HOPES Free Clinic of Eastern Virginia Medical School to purchase for equipment for the weekly free clinic in Norfolk.

Jewish Family Services to purchase gas cards for area Meals on Wheels drivers

Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center to buy an ice machine and food preparation sink for the weekday nutrition program.

Project Healing Waters to buy fly fishing equipment for a rehabilitation program that helps wounded war veterans.

Salvation Army, Hampton Roads Command for exercise equipment and snacks for the weekly senior program.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia to help support a matching grant to buy a mini-van to transport older adults.

St. Mary's Home to purchase two Ipads for use by disabled residents.

Virginia Opera to help purchase a portable sound system for programs at senior centers and community venues.