HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Rotary Club has presented $20,000 in grants to 13 local non-profits during its April 3 meeting. The club awards grants annually to non-profits that have programs focusing on healthy youth development and education.
The organizations receiving grants this year were:
Altrusa International of Hutchinson – Youth Literacy Program
American Legion Boys’ State – Youth Leadership Development
American Legion Auxiliary – Girls State – Youth Leadership Development
Boys and Girls Club – Youth Leadership Development
Community Agricultural Site (CAS) – Youth Health Education
Early Education Center – Youth Health Education
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland – Youth Leadership Development
Horizons Child Advocacy Center – Youth Safety Program
Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association Scholarships – Youth Education
Reno County 4-H Foundation – Youth Leadership Development
Reno County Communities That Care – Youth Literacy Program
Ulster Project of Greater Hutchinson – Youth Leadership Development
United Way of Reno County – Youth Literacy Program
“Our Club is honored to present these grants to non-profits that work tirelessly to improve the Hutchinson Community,” Rotary President Jade Piros de Carvalho said. “The grant application process begins in January each year. Those interested in more information can contact us through our website at hutchrotary.org.”
Rotary Club meetings take place on the first and third Monday of the month from 11:45-1:00 pm at the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center. Non-members are welcome to enjoy the speaker and lunch for a fee of $15, cash or check.