Thanks to our District Grant Review committee (Helen Kilgore – Galena, Adriane Shore – Putnam County, Sue Hebel – River Cities, Beth Thacker – Rockford, Laura Davis – Moline, and Marjorie Hunt – Henry) which met on June 12 all 37 District Grant Applications were approved for the 2024-2025 Rotary year. These District Grants will make a $98,927 impact on our local communities throughout District 6420. Congratulations to all clubs that received a District Grant!
Here is a list of each club and the title of their District Grant project.
Club: | 2024-2025 District Grant Projects: | |
Belvidere | Empowering Young Leaders | |
Dixon | Mitigating Childhood Food Insecurity in Dixon | |
East Moline/Silvis | Hygiene Kits with YWCA | |
Freeport Noon | One Book, One Freeport | |
Galena | Medical Equipment to Increase Services | |
Henry | Bright Start | |
Illinois Valley Sunrise | Beds for Illinois Valley PADS | |
Kishwaukee Sunrise | DeKalb Alano Club Outdoor Supplies | |
LaSalle | Beds for Illinois Valley PADS | |
Loves Park | Book Worm Literacy Project | |
Marseilles | Equipment for Marseilles Grade School | |
Mendota | Mendota Area Food Pantry Equipment | |
Moline | Hygiene Kits with YWCA | |
Morrison | April House Support | |
Mt. Carroll | Pool Defibrillator and Supplies | |
Oregon | Water Safety Equipment | |
Ottawa Noon | Caring for Police Dog | |
Ottawa Sunrise | Caring for Police Dog | |
Pecatonica | Signage for Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve | |
Peru | Peru Rotary Park Improvements | |
Plano | Picnic Tables for Scout Park Education Center | |
Princeton | Second Story Kitchen Appliances | |
Putnam County | Health and Education Literacy: Education Saves Lives | |
Quad Cities | Argrow's House Support | |
River Cities | Village of Hillsdale Park | |
Rochelle | Rochelle Rotarians Bee Haven | |
Rock Falls | Rotary Park Equipment | |
Rockford | Marshall Middle School Bee Club Enhancement | |
Rockford East/Cherry Valley | Career Pathways | |
Rock Island | Sensory Stands and STEAM Kits for Kids | |
Rockton-Roscoe | Local Library Book Supplement | |
Sandwich | Reading Chairs for Haskins Elementary | |
Streator | Community Drinking Fountain and Bottle Refill Station | |
Toluca | Digital/Analog Radios for Fire Protection District | |
Twin Cities Sunrise | April House Support | |
Twin Rivers | Hygiene Kits with YWCA | |
Walnut | Ross Reserve Latrine Facility |