The Rotary Club of Norfolk recently awarded $29,000 in grants to 11 Hampton Roads nonprofits. Representatives of the nonprofits were honored at the club's April 5 luncheon meeting. Grant recipients and the grant purposes are:
- Ability Center of Virginia for a music glove and laughter yoga supplies to help adults living with disabilities.
- Berkley Timberwolves Youth Athletics for basketball, cheerleading and football equipment for youth living in the Berkley neighborhood.
- Community Outreach Coalition for supplies to teach youth from disadvantaged backgrounds about potential art careers.
- Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater for programs that benefit children and young adults living with autism.
- FEAST Virginia for supplies for its program that helps struggling families learn to eat healthier and improve their lives.
- Neighborhood for programs that help South Norfolk residents learn new skills and break the cycle of poverty.
- Norfolk SPCA for microscopes for staff at its low-cost community veterinary clinic.
- St. Mary’s Home for Power Wheels cars for children living with disabilities to use during recreation and therapy sessions.
- Survivor Ventures for programs that help survivors of human trafficking gain education and new careers.
- Virginia State Company for the Dramatically Able theater workshops for visually impaired or blind youth.
- Virginia Supportive Housing to furnish two Norfolk apartments for individuals who previously experienced homelessness.