Our club was proud to join with the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore and the Livermore Club to award over $206,000 to community organizations in April!
“These grants are about believing in our neighbors' potential and the transformative ideas they bring to the table. By providing these grants, we are investing in the future of Livermore, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and grow in ways that reflect our shared values of service, compassion, and excellence,” said Bassant Abdelrahman, RFL President and Livermore Valley Club Member.
Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Gives Over $200,000 to Livermore Community
May 14, 2024 - Livermore, CA - Community organizations and Livermore schools received an infusion of support from the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore (RFL) in April through the RFL Annual Community Grant Program. Over $206,000 was awarded to 28 organizations that
collectively serve and improve the lives of thousands of residents.
“These grants are about believing in our neighbors' potential and the transformative ideas they bring to the table. By providing these grants, we are investing in the future of Livermore, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and grow in ways that reflect our shared values of service, compassion, and excellence,” said Bassant Abdelrahman, RFL President.
The 2024 Community Grant Award recipients included $10,000 donations to
- Ambassadors of Compassion, for their emotional resilience program in LVJUSD schools
- Axis Community Health, for expanding access to care with the new 2nd Street Clinic
- Exceptional Needs Network, to support Special Needs Camp
- Hively, for the Early Childhood Literacy Family Book Club
- LARPD Foundation, to help fund the Community Support Program
- Las Positas College Foundation, for the Marylin Ave STEAM Academy Summer Camp at Las Positas College
- Livermore Valley Arts, for the 2024 Cultural Celebration Series
- Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, to support the purchase of a computer-controlled projector for the planetarium
- Open Heart Kitchen, for the Community Meal Program
- Partners for Change, for their work empowering community members through transformative education and mentorship
- Reins in Motion, for a new grooming stall
- Teen Esteem, to provide classroom presentations and assemblies in Livermore that teach students respect, empowerment, kindness, and connection
- Tri-Valley Conservancy, for the Youth in Nature Program
- Tri-Valley Haven, to provide vital food items for Tri-Valley individuals and families in need
- Veterans First Program at Las Positas College, to support Operation Gateway for new student veterans
Additional grants, bringing the total awards to $206,156 went to:
- Assistance League Amador Valley
- Christensen Middle School AVID Program
- Culinary Angels
- East Bay Innovations
- HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
- Hope Hospice
- Humane Sleep Project
- Livermore Valley Opera
- Marylin Ave STEAM Academy
- SPARC
- Sunflower Hill
- Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance
- Tri-Valley REACH
Since 1985, the RFL has dedicated its fundraising to improve the quality of life for residents of the Livermore Valley. The projects we support touch every aspect of community life—from education and healthcare to environmental sustainability and cultural enrichment. Each initiative is a testament to the dedication and ingenuity of those who seek to make Livermore a better place for all its residents,” said Abdelrahman.
The Rotarian Foundation, as an established nonprofit organization, allows tax exempt donations that extend the scope of support by Livermore’s Rotarians and their partners. Shared by both the Club of Livermore (the "noon club") and the Club of Livermore Valley (the "morning club"), the RFL is a strong organization with a strong community focus.
Funding for the grant program is generated through community donations, Rotary fundraisers, successful investments by the Foundation, and distributions from the two local Rotary Clubs. A partnership with the Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF) adds to the funds available by sharing funding to the awards to LVJUSD schools. Applications for RFL Community Grants are due annually on February 1, with the recipients announced the following April.