Rome Community Foundation awards Q3 grants

ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Community Foundation has awarded $20,300 in grants to five Rome area charitable organizations in its latest distributions for the third quarter of 2023. The grants ranged in value from $500 to $6,300.

Abraham House received $6,300 to abate a bat problem, Zion Episcopal Church was allocated $6,000 to paint the sanctuary ceiling, and First United Methodist Church received $5,000 for roof repairs.

Additionally, Rome Community Theater received $2,500 to purchase a commercial washer and dryer and the SFM Skatepark donor-designated fund was provided $500.

The foundation’s board approved the funding at its September meeting based on recommendations from the foundation’s grant committee and Rome Area UW Fund Advisors. The board meets four times a year to review grant proposals.

“We are proud and pleased to be a significant resource for the capital needs of nonprofits in Rome and contiguous towns, Rome Community Foundation Executive Director Victor Fariello said in a release. “We are excited to be nearing the end of 24 years of service to the community.”