Posted by Norm Bouthilette on Jun 18, 2018
There were a total of 32 grant applications with requests for $120,000 in total. 11 organizations received a total of $24,500. Jebb C. thanked the 15-member committee who made their task a lot easier. Great work everyone!
 
Awards for 2018 (11)
 
 
Granite State Children’s Alliance; Nashua CAC Program Grant for $3,000
Accepting: Phil Hueber, Director of Development
 
Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity; Critical Home Repair Program Grant for $3,000
Accepting: Scott Slattery, Executive Director and Lucy Smith
 
Home Health & Hospice Care; Lymphedema/ Cardiac Program Grant for $1,500
Accepting: Tina Andrade, Director of Development and Lynne
 
Humane Society for Greater Nashua; Organizational Assessment Grant for $1,500
Accepting: Doug Barry, Executive Director and Jessica Carson, Board Director
 
Latino Hispanic International Football Association Soccer Club (LHIFA); Youth Soccer Club Grant for $3,000
Accepting: Jared Barbosa, Director
 
Nashua Area Art Associates; 65th Greeley Park Art Show Grant for $1,000
Accepting: Claude Nivens, Director of Resource Development
 
Nashua Senior Activity Center; Senior Wellness Check w/Rivier University Grant for $3,000
Accepting: Lynne Anderson
 
Sinfonietta Strings Grant for $2,500 (a week long music camp at 5 elementary schools)
Accepting: Rolf Goodwin
 
St. Joseph Community Services; Meals on Wheels Grant for $2,000 (to provide healthy meals & a friendly face to homebound & disabled adults)
Accepting: Meghan Brady, Executive Director
 
Symphony NH’s Link Up Research Education Program in the Nashua School District Grant for $1,000
Accepting: Bridget Rodino, Development Associate
 
The Youth Council; Reducing Youth Substance Use through Increasing Community Engagement Grant for $3,000
Accepting: Betsy Houde, Executive Director
 
 A group photo was taken of all recipients, committee chairs, and club President, Deb N. Shaunae N. thanked all the non-profits for the work they do in making a difference in our community. Jebb C. thanked Rotary members for their dedication & generosity. A thank you to the recipients of the awards for the work they do day in and day out for the betterment of our youth, seniors, and community.  Deb N. thanked the Community Grants Committee, a committee of 15 Rotarians who reviewed the applications.