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MORGANTOWN -- The Rotary Club of Cheat Lake distributed more than $15,000 in grant funding to nonprofit and service organizations during its weekly morning meeting Tuesday, supporting initiatives that address critical needs throughout the Morgantown area and beyond.
The grants reflect the club’s ongoing commitment to Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” by investing in organizations that improve the health, wellbeing, education and quality of life of community members locally and around the world.
“This funding represents the generosity of our members, supporters and community partners who make our charitable efforts possible,” said Rotary Club of Cheat Lake President Lisa Pitrolo. “We are honored to support these outstanding organizations and the important work they do every day to strengthen lives and communities.”
Organizations receiving grant awards included:
· Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia
· Alzheimer’s Association
· Empty Bowls Monongalia
· Lauren’s Wish
· Morgantown Community Resources Inc.
· Milan Puskar Health Right
· Morgantown Sober Living Inc.
· WVSL
· Mountaineer Area Robotics
· Omega Phi Alpha Service Sorority
· Rotary Club of Dombivli East, India
· Scott’s Run Settlement House
· Sleep in Heavenly Peace
· SteppingStones
· The Salvation Army
Funding for the grants was made possible through the Rotary Club of Cheat Lake’s fundraising efforts and the continued support of its members, sponsors, and community partners. The awards will help recipient organizations expand programs, reach more individuals in need, and further their missions of service.
The Rotary Club of Cheat Lake remains dedicated to creating lasting impact through community service, leadership, and charitable giving, while fostering partnerships that help address some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
About the Rotary Club of Cheat Lake
The Rotary Club of Cheat Lake is a chapter of Rotary International, a global network of more than 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who unite to take action and create lasting change in communities around the world. Through service projects, fundraising initiatives and community partnerships, the Rotary Club of Cheat Lake works to improve lives both locally and internationally.