Volunteers arrange American flags for the Punta Gorda Rotary Club's Healing Field of Honor. The club's charitable foundation awarded $5,954.40 in grants to four Charlotte County organizations supporting animal welfare, education, fire safety and healthcare training.
The Punta Gorda Rotary Charity and Education Foundation awarded $5,954.40 in grants to four organizations serving Charlotte County. The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County received $4,000 for kennel improvements, including nonslip flooring. The Charlotte County Jazz Society received $500 to help high school students attend a live jazz performance. The National Fire Safety Council received $600 for educational materials benefiting 200 children through the Punta Gorda Fire Department. Southern Technical College received $854.40 for graduation pins for students completing surgical technology, medical assisting and veterinary programs. The foundation's next grant application cycle closes Dec. 1, with awards scheduled for approval Dec. 23.
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