12 lagunabeachindy . com AUGUST 9 , 2024
Laguna Rotary Club Bands with South Orange County Rotary Clubs to Raise Money for Nonprofit Mental Health Organizations
By LB Indy Staff
A team of Rotary clubs in South Orange County , including Laguna Beach Rotary , have awarded grants valued at $ 22,000 to seven mental health nonprofit organizations .
These grants , funded through the proceeds of a recent mental health walk , will support vital services and programs to improve mental health in the local area .
The Rotary Route : Paving the Way to Mental Wellness in South Orange County walk was held on May 18 , and hundreds of participants were dedicated to raising awareness and funds for mental health initiatives . The event was a resounding success , thanks to the generosity of the participants , sponsors and community members . The funds raised have been carefully allocated to ensure maximum impact across various mental health services .
The Rotary clubs involved in this initiative include Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club , Rotary Club of Laguna Beach , Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel , San Clemente Rotary Club , San Juan Capistrano Rotary , each of which played a crucial role in organizing and executing the mental health walk . Their collaborative efforts have made it possible to provide these essential grants to the following nonprofit organizations : Because I Love You ( B . I . LY .): Provides peer support and tools for families to help them work through unavoidable crises , build lasting friendships , create a harmonious home , and prepare children for life . bily . org ; California Youth Services , which provides education , assessment , crisis intervention and counseling that assist families in addressing life ’ s challenges related to substance abuse , behavioral and mental health struggles . calyouthservices . org ; Cancer Kinship , which empowers cancer patients to face the disease through peer mentorship confidently , individualized and group support , survivor education and socialization provided by caring and compassionate volunteers and staff . cancerkinship . org and Grow Luv , which creates a movement to educate and eradicate human abuse while inspiring and spreading luv ( sic ) and kindness globally . growluv . org
The Rotary Clubs also donated to Otra Mas , a nonprofit designed to offer a loving , forever home for retired horses while helping the community ’ s most vulnerable to achieve happier and healthier lives . otra-mas . org ; The Noble Path Foundation , dedicated to helping the youth reach their highest potential via healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices , safe and fun social activities and motivational mentoring . thenoblepathfoundation . org and the Wellness & Prevention Center , which provides individual , family and group
Area Rotarians award several South Orange County nonprofit volunteers with grants totaling $ 22,000 . Photo courtesy of the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach
mental health services , to address symptoms when they first emerge . wpc-oc . org .
“ These grants represent our commitment to addressing mental health issues in our communities ,” said Heather Gillon , past president of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club . “ We are proud to support these outstanding organizations in their efforts to provide critical mental health services and resources .”
The Rotary Route mental health walk was generously supported by sponsors , including title sponsor Providence Mission Hospital and event sponsors Because I Love You , Cal Optima Health , Charity Matterz , City of Dana Point , Monarch Real Estate , National Alliance on Mental Illness , OC Supervisor Katrina Foley , Rainbow Sandals Foundation and Wellness & Prevention Center .
These Rotary clubs are dedicated to continuing their support for mental health initiatives through future events and collaborations . By working together , they aim to create a community where mental health is prioritized and accessible to all .
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