The Lima Rotary Foundation presented its quarterly grants to two non-profit agencies on  May 19 at  noon during the weekly Rotary Club meeting, held in the North Hall of the Civic Center at 7 Town Square.

Lima-Allen County Young Life is receiving $500 to provide scholarships for students to go to summer camp. 

High Octane Drum Line is receiving $1,500 to purchase instruments, uniforms and supplies.

Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad (MESA) is receiving $5,000 to collect medical equipment and supplies and ship them to partner Rotary Clubs around the world.

Community Summer Academy is receiving $1,000 to meet the educational needs of children in Allen County over the summer.

Representatives from the agencies will be at the meeting to receive their grants.
The Lima Rotary Foundation awards grants quarterly, and any non-profit agency in Allen County is encouraged to apply.

The purpose of the Rotary Foundation is to accept and accumulate funds and then to distribute them to help promote health, welfare, happiness and education for the development of men, women, children, and in particular, the less fortunate, regardless of race, religion or creed.

For further information, contact Anne Decker, Lima Rotary Foundation President, at 419-234-8176.