2016-17 Grant Winners Announced

2016 Lake in the Hills Rotary Rockin' RibFest proceeds fund numerous local organizations and projects. During the months of April and May 2017, not-for-profit organizations all over McHenry county were given the opportunity to submit grant proposals for a share of $19,000 in grant awards.

On May 17th, the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills' members worked in a team-style format to choose the grant winners from three categories; TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) Support, Continued Support (Grant winners from last year showing a continuum of service) and Major Support. No project could be supported from the organization's ongoing operational budget. Organizations were encouraged to apply for support of new initiatives or to increase the impact of an existing program and to 'think outside the box'.  With a record number of applications received, the decisions were not easy - there were many worthwhile projects to consider. We are proud to announce the 2016-17 Grant recipients are:

 

~TLS Veterans & Veterans Assistance Commission

Project: Assist veterans to pay emergency bills

 

~TLS Veterans

Project: Purchase replacement washer/dryer

 

~Turning Point

Project: Purchase of a bunk bed for emergency shelter

 

~Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County

Project: Software and Equipment purchase

 

~Empower Dance Movement

Project: Alternative Dance Therapy

 

~Habitat For Humanity of McHenry County

Project: Homeowner occupied critical home repair

 

~Home of the Sparrow

Project: Employment related transportation assistance

 

~Northern IL Special Recreation Assoc. (NISRA)

Project: Program Activity Bus

 

Thank you to all of the organizations who applied and continue to serve all in need. Congratulations to the organizations above as our grant winners this year. Together, may we all continue to work toward Service Above Self.