The Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands is doubling the love this Valentine’s Day!
You’re invited to nominate local charities and nonprofits to receive one of five $2,000 grants.
“This is a great opportunity for residents to show their love for a charity that has touched their lives,” said Len Meyer, Chair of the Rotary Grants Committee.
“We’re especially hoping to help nonprofits where $2000 will make a real difference. The major criterium is that the organization needs to serve Orangeville residents in some meaningful way.”
To nominate your favourite nonprofit organization, email grants@rcoh.ca or leave a comment or direct message on Rotary Orangeville Highlands’ social media pages.
Last year’s recipients included the Achill Choral Society, Branching Out Support Services, The Josh Project, Diabetes Canada D-Camps and the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation.
Close to 30 local organizations were nominated and 3,165 residents voted to make the final selection.
In order to help as many groups as possible, the winners from last year’s program will be exempt from receiving a grant this year.
Here are the key dates:
• February 14th-28th – Nominations People can nominate a charity or nonprofit that serves Orangeville by emailing grants@rcoh.ca or posting a comment on Rotary Orangeville
Highlands’ Facebook (@rcoh.ca), Twitter (@RotaryHighlands) or Instagram (rotaryhighlands) pages.
All nominates will be invited to fill out an application form.
P.O. Box 21053, Orangeville Mall Post Office, Orangeville, ON, L9W 4S7
Email: info@rcoh.ca Website: www.rcoh.ca
• March 17th-24th – Voting Beginning on St. Patrick’s Day, the public will be invited to vote from the list of nominees at Rotary’s website www.rcoh.ca. The top three nonprofits receiving the most votes will each be awarded $2000. The final two grants will be selected from by Rotary Orangeville Highlands, with an view to helping smaller nonprofits that do not have a large social media following.
• March 31st – Winners Announced The recipients will be announced on social media and through local media. For anyone who is interested in knowing more about Rotary Orangeville Highlands or joining the club, please contact club president, Susan Zbinden at susannezbinden@me.com.
