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Congratulations to our 2026 Grant Recipients!

The Queen City Rotary Club proudly congratulates our 2026 Grant Recipients!

Together, we continue to support projects and organizations that embody Service Above Self and create positive change throughout our community. Congratulations and thank you for your impact!

YOUTH SERVICES GRANT		IMPACT GRANT - LARGER GRANTS FOR GREATER IMPACT
	New Life Home for Women and Children		Families in Transition
	Granite YMCA		Amoskeag Health
	Breakthrough Manchester		Mark Stebbins Community Center
	CASA		Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester
	Easterseals NH		Friends of Aine
	Franco-American Centre		New Hampshire Food Bank
	Make-A-Wish		Scouting America New Hampshire
	Majestic Theatre		Manchester Police Athletic League
	Manchester Community Music School		MY Turn
	Manchester Special Olympics		St. Vincent de Paul, Manchester Conference
	Girls at Work		Up Reach Therapeutic Equestrian Center
	SEE Science Center
	Granite State Generosity
	Pass Along Project
	Queen City Bicycle Collective
	Arts Build Community
	Waypoint
	Webster House
	Youth Complex
	Blue Knights Football
	NHMI/Safe Sport Network
	Central HS Little Green
	Central HS Robotics (CHAOS)
	Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains
	Girls Inc. of New Hampshire
	Manchester Memorial Football
	Victory Women of Vision

2026 Grant Program Announcement
(APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED APRIL 17th)

We are currently undertaking the difficult task of reviewing all grant requests to determine this year’s recipients. Each year, we receive an increasing number of requests for much-needed support benefiting our community.
We will be in touch in early May to notify all applicants of the results.

Award ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, May 14^th and Thursday, May 21^st at 7:30-8:30am at the Puritan Backroom – Pappas Room.

The Queen City Rotary Foundation (QCRF) is pleased to announce the opening of our 2026 Grant Program. We are excited to offer two distinct grant opportunities for organizations committed to making a difference in the community. Please note that organizations may apply for both grants, but only one grant will be awarded per organization each year.

A Grant Application(s) should be completed and emailed to queencityrotaryclub@gmail.com. Application deadline, Friday, April 17, 2026. Program Guidelines and Application are located in the Download File section to the left.

Grant Opportunities

Impact Grant: This grant is designed for organizations whose primary focus is serving underprivileged youth in the Greater Manchester area. The funding amount will range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the scope and needs of the proposed project. A limited number of Impact Grants will be awarded.

Youth Services Grant: This grant supports organizations with a youth-focused mission. The maximum award for this grant is $1,000.

After reviewing all applications, a Grant Committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval with estimated notifications to recipients in early May and distribution of grants in mid-May.

We are eager to support organizations that are dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in the Greater Manchester area. We encourage all eligible organizations to apply for these grants and look forward to learning about the innovative projects you are undertaking to make a positive impact on our community.

Heather Francoeur, President

Queen City Rotary Club

2026 Comedy Bowl - Come Laugh with us for a Good Cause!

For more information and to purchase tickets visit Eventbrite, email us at queencityrotaryclub@gmail.com or call 603.391.1110

Congratulations to our Reverse Raffle Pot of Gold Winners!

Congratulations to our Pot of Gold winners Jim Standish and Kevin Finke (the final two ticket holders decided to share the $5,000 pot). Thank you to all that attended, it was a fun filled evening with lots of excitement and laughs (thanks to our amazing host Todd Angilly) who started our evening by belting out our national anthem just like he has done at the beginning of Boston Bruins games for many years.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors....

EVENT SPONSORS AND OUR YEAR LONG SPONSORS!!!!

Reverse Raffle - Your Chance to win $5,000 for a Great Cause!

Pot of Gold Reverse Raffle

Join us for an exciting evening of fun and chance at the Pot of Gold Reverse Raffle! This event will be held at Auburn Pitts Bar & Grill in Auburn, NH where if your ticket is the last to be drawn you win the pot of gold - $5,000! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exciting event hosted by Boston Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly.

Raffle tickets are $100 each and permit you and a guest to attend the evening event drawing. Feel free to share the cost of a ticket with friend(s). A maximum of 300 tickets only will be sold so your odds are good.

Doors open at 5:00pm with drawings beginning at 6:00pm. Light appetizers and a cash bar are available with additional fun and games planned including a 50/50 drawing. While you don't have to be present to win the Pot of Gold jackpot, we hope you come and join us so you can collect your jackpot live if you win!

Proceeds from this event support grants from Queen City Rotary which are reinvested in nonprofit organizations serving youth in the Greater Manchester community.

Queen City Rotary Club thanks you for your support and GOOD LUCK!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, please refer to the Home Page Download section for more details.

Tickets may also be purchased directly from our website (select the Donate Now button) as well or email us at queencityrotaryclub@gmail.com.

Handing Off The Gavel: Queen City Rotary Club Has A New President

The Queen City Rotary Club extended its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to outgoing President Natalie Jutras and welcomed the new president, Heather Francoeur, during a special ceremony held recently at the Puritan Back Room in Manchester.

“Natalie was an inspirational and energetic leader during the past year and helped our club flourish in all ways,” noted Francoeur. “We truly appreciate her service and strong commitment to our mission of helping kids in need.”

Over the past year, the Club completed numerous community service projects across the city, hosted its annual “Night at the North pole” celebration for inner city children, provided scholarships to outstanding students, held recognition events for public safety officers and area champions, held a polio prevention fund drive, launched a monthly TV program on Manchester Public TV, and held two signature fund-raising events – the Reverse Raffle and Comedy Bowl. In May, the club held its annual charitable grants program, and distributed $50,000 in donations to 45 youth-centered non-profits in Greater Manchester.

Additionally, the Club revamped its member outreach program and added several new members over the course of the year.

“What an amazing year it has been,” said Jutras. “I am so grateful to all the club members for their friendship, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment to our mission. I am excited that we will continue this momentum as I pass on the gavel to Heather.”

The club also recognized members Dan Bednarski, Monica Labonville, Linda Seabury, Tom Stewart, Hal Sullivan, and Pete Winslow with special awards for their extraordinary volunteer service and commitment to area youth.

The 2025-2026 slate of officers is: Heather Francoeur-President, Alisha Cahall -President-Elect, Sheamus Standish-Vice President, Cindy Gaffney-Secretary, Dan Bednarski-Treasurer, Monica Labonville-Past President, Karen Metz-Director, Meg Timbas-Director, Anne-Marie Hafeman-Director, and Rick Lundborn-Director

Congratulations to our Award Recipients!

Toolship Award Recipients
Since 1995, our club has presented Toolship Awards to deserving graduating seniors from the Manchester School of Technology. These awards help students get a head start in their career with funds to help purchase the necessary tools unique to their specific trade. This could include specialized clothing, tools, or equipment. Having the right tools for the job is a prerequisite to success in any trade profession.

This year’s recipients of $1,500 each are David Dumond and Katrina Maglio! David will be focusing on an automotive mechanic career and Katrina Maglio will be focusing on radiology!

Ken Wakefield Community Service Award Recipient

Brandon Nguyen was the recipient of a $4,900 award to support his pursuance of a 4 year degree at Boston College. Brandon demonstrated a tremendous level of "Service Above Self" as a cofounder to two non-profit organizations - Lotus4Hope provides meals to underprivileged children in India and Vietnam, and Made2Learn is an educational platform designed to provide financial literacy. Congratulations Brandon, well deserved!

David Dumond Katrina Maglio

Brandon Nguyen

2025 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to our 2025 Queen City Rotary Club grant recipients! We are excited to distribute $50,000 to over 45 organizations across the Greater Manchester area supporting youth related programs making an impact in our community.

Blue Knights Football	Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester
Breakthrough Manchester	CASA
Central HS Maskers	Central HS Little Green
Central HS Music	Central HS Oracle
City Year	Central HS Robotics
Founders Academy Drama Club	Families in Transition
Franco-American Centre	Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains
Friends of Aine	Granite State Generosity
Girls at Work	Hope NH
Make-A-Wish	Majestic Theatre
Manchester Community Music School	Manchester Proud
Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority	Mark Stebbins Community Center
Manchester Police Athletic League	Palace Theatre Trust
Mayhew Program	Pass Along Project
New Hampshire Afghan Support Network	Queen City Bicycle Collective
New Hampshire Food Bank	Safari Youth Club
NHMI/Safe Sport Network	SEE Science Center
Positive Street Art	Suitcase Project
Project Happy	The Comeback Kid Mentorship Program
Scouting America New Hampshire	UpReach
Spark the Dream	Webster House
Victory Women of Vision	YWCA New Hampshire
Waypoint	Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester

Another Successful Comedy Bowl

Thanks to all our sponsors and all who attended our 2025 Comedy Bowl. The night was huge success with lots of fun and laughter and over $50,000 raised to support local youth charities. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!