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Santa Clarita Today
By the People, for the People
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Donates Over $13K to Local and Global Causes
The Newhall Rotary Community Foundation supports scholarships, community organizations, and international healthcare initiatives.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:03am
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The Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club, through its Newhall Rotary Community Foundation, has distributed over $13,000 to a range of local and international recipients. The funds were generated from investment account yields and allocated to support scholarships, community organizations, and a healthcare initiative in Armenia.
Why it matters
The Newhall Rotary Community Foundation's strategic and community-focused approach to philanthropy demonstrates the power of local organizations to identify critical needs and direct resources effectively. By supporting education, vulnerable populations, and global health, the Rotary Club is making a meaningful impact in Santa Clarita and beyond.
The details
The Foundation recently distributed $2,000 each to three scholarships at the College of the Canyons: the Ed Bolden Architecture Scholarship, the Greer-Passick Memorial Nursing Scholarship, and the Water Management Scholarship. Additionally, $2,300 each was allocated to Fostering Youth Independence and the Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bank to address community needs. The Foundation also authorized a $5,000 grant for the Rotary International Grant to purchase equipment for the Goris Medical Center in Armenia, with an additional $2,500 donated by a member of the SCV Rotary Morning Club.
- The Newhall Rotary Community Foundation was established in 1977.
- The Foundation recently distributed over $13,000 in funding.
The players
Newhall Rotary Community Foundation
A nonprofit established by the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club to fund charitable initiatives.
Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley
A local chapter of the international Rotary organization that focuses on community service and global initiatives.
College of the Canyons
A community college in Santa Clarita, California that received scholarships from the Foundation.
Fostering Youth Independence
A local organization that received funding from the Foundation to address community needs.
Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bank
A local food bank that received funding from the Foundation to address community needs.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in Santa Clarita, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee
The takeaway
The Newhall Rotary Community Foundation's strategic and community-focused approach to philanthropy demonstrates the power of local organizations to identify critical needs and direct resources effectively. By supporting education, vulnerable populations, and global health, the Rotary Club is making a meaningful impact in Santa Clarita and beyond.
