The members of the Rotary Club of York s' Charitable Endowment Fund Committee face a daunting challenge every spring.  There is never enough money to fill all of the requests from non-profit organization which help underprivileged children in our community.  The Endowment Fund proceeds plus additional money donated by club members meant that the club could issue grants totaling  over $22,000 last year.  Organizations must be 501(c)3 registered to apply for a grant, and there are many such organizations in our community that provide needed services for children who might not otherwise receive the support  they need.

The photo above shows the grants in action.  From the 4H center showing kids how to react safely in a fire situation to the Salvation Army providing safe and educational places for children after school, every program was chosen to provide opportunities and services to children in our community.  A few of the 18 organizations receiving grants  last year are shown in the photo, including Crispus Attucks, Wellspan’s Cribs for Kids program, Logos Academy, The Red Cross and  Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center’s Safety Town.

The Charitable Endowment Fund committee is comprised of volunteers from the Rotary Club of York.  This committee engages is lively debate to determine which grant applications best fit the purpose of the Fund.  It has been privileged to help some new not-for-profit efforts get off the ground in York County to benefit children in unique ways.  The committee is always open to fresh avenues of service to local youth.  It has funded such initiatives as providing playground equipment for disabled children, and it has helped purchase a wide range of equipment, from baseball to tennis, and from fishing to kayaking.