More Projects, Grants & Missions
The Rotary Club of the Bronx has given grant money to an A.I.D.S project in the Dominican Republic which has made great strides in preventing the transmission of A.I.D.S. from women to their babies during the birthing process.
Computer Reclaimation Project
In conjunction with the Yonkers Rotary Club, The Bronx Rotary Club has collected and refurbished used computers and printers for use in schools in third-world countries.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The Rotary Club of the Bronx has given grant money to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Founded in 1875, The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) is the first child protective agency in the world. Throughout its 140-year history, The NYSPCC has sought, through the development of new and innovative programs, to meet the urgent needs of New York City's most vulnerable children. It is with this same spirit of innovation, concern and compassion that The NYSPCC responds to the complex needs of abused and neglected children, and those involved in their care, by providing best practice counseling, legal and educational services.
VISIONS
The Rotary Club of the Bronx has an ongoing relationship with VISIONS In terms of giving them support grants. They choose our President as one of their honorees at their main fundraiser every year.
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities and educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life. VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing:
• Individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community
• Social services
• Employment training and job development
• Group and community education and activities
The Foundation for Sight and Sound
The Foundation For Sight and Sound's mission is to enhance the quality of life for men, women and children with vision and/or hearing impairments. For the past several years, Bronx Rotary has contributed funds to help provide hearing aids free of charge to needy Bronx residents. Several of our members enjoy participating in the FSS missions at Montefiore at which candidates receive their custom fitted hearing aids.