Grants

Posted March 7, 2025
We are excited that we were able to deliver our two checks this week: The first was $2500 presented Phoebe Griffin Noyes Old Lyme Library to support their first toy lending programs for children aged 8-12 and teenagers. They presented their vision of where the toy library will be established. The other $2500 was presented to the Lyme Public Library to establish its first children's toy lending library. Nancy, Roseanne, and Cheryl along with Mary of Traveling Toys presented the checks. It was very exciting to see the vision each library had for this grant! We were fortunate to be a the Lyme Library to meet the Board President and other members, who expressed such gratitude for our contribution. We loved the way the Lyme Library took such a progressive vision for this toy library. Their plan is to "market it ' to all the grandparents who have visiting grandchildren and to borrow vs. buy these toys for the grandchildren. Bravo to this library for understanding and embracing their community needs. Once the toys and games are received, Traveling Toys along with Rotarians will help the library unpack the inventory and organize it in the appropriate containers. The toy libraries are expected to be open before the summer. Thank you to our Rotary club and District for supporting this project!

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Phoebe Griffin Noyes Old Lyme Library

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Lyme Library

Nancy Morin
President Old Saybrook Rotary

Posted 5/17/24:
The Grant Committee submitted a proposal to the District Grant Committee for camping equipment for the Arthur C Luf Burn Camp. The camp provides children with severe burns the opportunity to participate in camping activities in a safe environment. The grant proposal is for $5000 with $2500 from the district grant matched by OS Rotary. Cheryl Nadzam, Grant Committee Chairperson received preliminary confirmation that our grant proposal for protective screens at the camp was approved. Great news for our Rotary and for these children who have faced such adversity. See photos below of Rotarians installing screens on camp buildings.