DATE:         December 26, 2023
CONTACT: David Allen, 408-427-4463

ROTARY PROVIDES $45,000 IN GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS IN 2023 
 
    Rotary Club of Morgan Hill completed its second 2023 grant program in December, bringing the total of grants provided to local nonprofits serving the Morgan Hill community in the year to $45,000. The December grant program, awarded $25,000 in grants, followed an earlier program which issued $20,000 in grants. Applications for the next grant cycle are expected to be available on July 1, 2024.

    The club offers its grants to area philanthropic organizations for projects and activities that benefit the residents of the Morgan Hill community, according to David Allen, who chaired this year’s grant selection committee.

    The 37 local organizations selected in 2023 to receive grants were
 
All Animal Rescue & Friends
Alma Bonita Animal Rescue
BookSmart Community Advantage 
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
City of Morgan Hill 
Community Solutions for Children, Families and Individuals
DreamPower Horsemanship
EAH Housing 
Edward Boss Prado Foundation
El Toro Health Science Academy 
Explorer Post 811
Friends of the MH Steve Tate Library
IASC - Circle of Giving
Jackson Academy of Math and Music Home and School Club
Leadership Morgan Hill
Live Oak High School Athletic Boosters
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Martha's Kitchen
Morgan Hill Community Law Enforcement Foundation (C.L.E.F.)
Morgan Hill Grange #408
Morgan Hill Historical Society
One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding
Operation Freedom Paws
PA Walsh STEAM Elementary
Reach Out Food Pantry
Rebekah Children’s Services 
RotaCare Bay Area, Inc
San Martin Gwinn School Home & School Club
Santa Clara County Library District Foundation
South County Cal-SOAP
South Valley Civic Theatre
Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation
The Grateful Garment Project
The Particular Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul - Morgan Hill
Town Cats
Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center
Wings of History Air Museum
 
    Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is a service organization whose members include business and professional leaders and people who are committed to community and international service. The Morgan Hill club is a part of Rotary International, which provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.

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