KINGSTON, N.Y. – The Rotary Club of Kingston recently held its Second Annual Community Grants Dinner, bringing together generous supporters and dedicated community partners at Sky View Mexican Restaurant in Kingston. The evening was a celebration of service, filled with warmth, laughter, and the shared commitment to strengthening life across Ulster County.

More than 15 grants were distributed to local organizations doing extraordinary work in our community. Among the inspiring recipients recognized were:

• Kingston Guards Baseball – uniting generations through America's favorite pastime and preserving a cherished piece of local history.
• Ulster Habitat for Humanity – championing affordable housing and building hope for families throughout our community.
• Mentor Me of Ulster County – working tirelessly to ensure no child is left behind, regardless of their circumstances.

"Not only is our community resilient — our growing leaders have focused harder than ever on empathy," the Club noted. "To all, congratulations and thank you for making our community stronger, safer, and more sustainable for our growing generations."

The Rotary Club of Kingston extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended, and to the Ulster County Chamber and all co-hosts who helped make the evening such a meaningful success. Events like this remind us why we serve — and why Ulster County continues to be a place where neighbors show up for one another.

Here is a full list of grant recipients:

Friends of Forsyth Nature Center
Friends of Historic Kingston
Habitat for Humanity
Horses for a Change
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Federation of Ulster County
Kingston Land Trust
Lisa Novak Libraries
Mentor Me
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
Salvation Army
Susie Reizod Foundation
TRANSART & Cultural Services Inc
United Way of Ulster County
Voice Theatre
Woodstock Symphony Orchestra
Ulster County Vintage Baseball Association

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