Uptown York Rotary Club awarded a total of $5,000 in grants to seven nonprofit organizations to help support the York community.
The following organizations received grants:
- Bell Socialization Services - $1,000
- Friends of Lebanon Cemetery - $1,000
- York Fresh Food Farms Community Gardens - $1,000
- B.P.O. Elks Lodge #213 - $500
- LifePath Christian Ministries - $500
- Summit Search & Rescue - $500
- Susquehanna Service Dogs - $500
All grants approved by the Uptown York Rotary Club support programs that service York and the York County community. Many of the funded initiatives support Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus: Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, Economic and Community Development, Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and Sanitation.
Uptown York Rotary Club attracts a diverse group of professionals who share a passion for giving back to our community and making a difference in the world. Our service focus areas are downtown revitalization, environmental sustainability, and community and youth development. Although we are serious about our service, we are a fun-loving and welcoming group! As a happy hour club, we gather weekly to celebrate our service, share professional and personal successes, and learn about businesses, organizations and programs that impact the quality of life in York City, York County and the global community.
