Two categories of grants will be awarded - one to organizations which help the community and one to local students pursuing higher education.
Jennifer Gruszka, president of the Rotary Club of Westfield, said “We are happy to be able to continue our long history of providing assistance to the many persons and organizations who try to make Westfield a better place to live and grow” Gruszka said. She went on to say “our youth are, of course, our future and we are pleased to help them reach their educational goals.”
Gruszka announced recently that grant applications will be accepted until the end of the month “from Westfield-based non-profit organizations that benefit the greater Westfield community.” Funds awarded will not exceed $1,500 and may be used for “any capital improvement project related to their mission, which follows the principles and ideals of the local Rotary Clubs as well as Rotary International.” In addition, the Westfield club will award three $1,000 scholarships to assist city residents graduating from any of the city’s four high schools to pursue their higher education goals.
The local Rotary Club meets on Mondays (except the first Monday of the month) at the Bubble Mug Cafe in The Pottery Cellar at The Mill at Crane Pond. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.