The board of the Waltham Rotary Club met on June 12, 2025, to make our annual distributions to local organizations working to assist, support, and enrich the lives of our community. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of Waltham Rotarians, and the participation of many of our family, friends, and neighbors, the Club has provided $37,550 in charitable grants to the 30 amazing organizations listed below.
In January, the Waltham club hosted our second "Music Bingo" event, raising $18,000. Together with the proceeds from the annual calendar sales – a chance to win $100 each day in January – and some growth in the foundation’s resources, the Club was able to fund slightly more than what was granted in 2024.
Waltham Rotarians were delighted to welcome 2024-2025 District Governor Joyce Graff for our 2025 Music Bingo night hosted at the American Legion in Waltham. Almost 200 people spent the evening laughing and singing – and even dancing – to music from the 70s through the current day. DJ Mike Janedy kept the fun going all night with classic songs, hilarious games, rousing sing-alongs, and more. Rotarians contributed dozens of baskets for the chance to win fundraiser, and many folks left eager to enjoy their treats and gift certificates, and especially the two lottery ticket displays (always very popular).
We are so grateful to our community – we came out with smiles on a rainy night and lit up the Legion with generosity and antics. Thank you, Waltham and beyond, for making Music Bingo a success. See everyone in 2026 – also our 100th year.
Our sincere thanks to our Music Bingo sponsors:
The Village Bank
Arlex Oil
Watertown Savings Bank
J.T. Haffey Builders
Connie & Tim Braceland
Nelson Companies
New England Golf Guide
Waltham Triad Lodge
Gelhesam DeMoley #7
Park Lodge Hotel Group
Rockland Trust Bank
Waltham YMCA
Fast Signs
Gore Place Society
Waltham Pizza
City Streets
Elinor & Jack Marcou Charitable Foundation
Waltham Chamber of Commerce
MetroWest HOME Team and Real Brokers MA
John Brewers
And congratulations to these vital organizations and, in some cases, to the Rotarians who lead them!
Africano Waltham
Chesterbrook Community Foundation
Chaplains on the Way
Children's Charter
Community Day Center
Waltham Farmers' Market
Friends of Waltham Senior Citizens
Gore Place
Grandma's Pantry @ Christ Church
Healthy Waltham
Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation
Opportunities for Inclusion
Prospect Hill Community Foundation
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Reagle Music Theatre
Salvation Army
Springwell
Waltham Boys & Girls Club
WCI – Work, Community, Independence
Waltham Family School
Waltham Fields Community Farm
Waltham Land Trust
Waltham Partnership for Youth
Friends of the Waltham Public Library
Waltham YMCA
Watch CDC
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation