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Meeting LocationsWe meet every Tuesday 12:15pm at Grace Presbyterian Church's lower level hall, Old York & Vista Road. The entrance is across from the Jenkintown Library Parking lot
Grace Presbyterian Church 444 Old York Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046 |
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Our Mission StatementJoin us for Lunch any Tuesday to find out more. Schedule and Directions are to the left. |
Rotary Grants Awarded
Jenkintown Rotary Distributes $12,000 to Local Charities
A highlight every year at Jenkintown Rotary Club is the presentation of grants to local charities and non-profit organizations. On Tuesday October 29th, the Rotary Club distributed $12,000 in grants. The money was raised by the club’s 51 members at events such as their Annual Pancake Breakfast, Raffles, and Citrus Sales. Grant Committee Chair John DiBenedetto, Treasurer Craig Pollen and Committee Member Chris Heaven presented the checks to representatives of 20 local organizations as well as Rotary International's Rotaplast and PolioPlus initiatives. DiBenedetto told the recipients, "We appreciate your support for our events and fund raisers. It is my pleasure to be able to give you these grants. We look forward to a continuing partnership with each of your organizations.”
This year, the Jenkintown Rotary raised over $12,000 and gave scholarships and donations to the following:
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