Posted on Nov 17, 2017
District Grants approved this Rotary year: We have 3 approved grants with $4,500 DDF and an estimated budget of $12,238.69.
 
Natick-  Natick Opioid Task Force- supplied furnishings for the Hidden In Plain Sight room that educates parents how to become aware if their child is using drugs  - Estimated Cost $3,000  Grant amount $1,500
 
Blackstone Valley-  Operation Warm- supplies coats to children from newborn to age 18 with warm coats, hats, gloves for the winter season who otherwise could not afford them - Estimated budget $3251.25  Grant amount $1500
 
Neponset Valley Sunrise- Comfort Zone Camp- supports camp for children who have lost a parent, sibling or care-giver and needs help through the bereavement/adjustment process - Estimated budget $5987.44  Grant amount $1500
 
Total Estimated Budget  $12,238.69  Total Grant Amount  $4500

 
 
Volunteers Needed to Serve on Foundation Sub Committees:
 
Grants Subcommittee: Your experience and passion in conceiving and implementing service projects and grants can be shared with other clubs through training, guidance and help to maximize and extend the benefits and impact of Rotary Foundation programs to local communities in D7910 and in communities around the world.  Contact Michelle Gasbarro, michelle.gasba@gmail.com.
 
Alumni Subcommittee: Rotary has recently included Interact and Rotaract members, and RYLA participants in the definition of Alumni. Your experience with these youth programs can help keep these young people engaged in on going Rotary service activities in local communities through participation as community members, or preferably as Rotarians, wherever they go on to live after graduation from, school college or in their later adult life. Contact Klaus Hachfeld, laserklause@gmail.com.