Over $71,000 in monetary grants was provided to thirteen Lake Houston area non-profits from the Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area during the club’s annual Community Grants and Sponsors Luncheon. The annual luncheon for 2026-2027 was held at Humble ISD’s James Eggers Instructional Support Center, 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive in Kingwood on October 21, 2026. The grant monies were raised through club members efforts during the last year with the club’s annual Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament, Chevrolet Corvette Raffle and generous donations from the public. All the net proceeds are donated. Club members volunteer their time to staff our events and sell raffle tickets.
Thirteen Lake Houston area non-profits received over $71,000 in monetary grants from the Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area during the club’s annual Community Grants and Sponsors Luncheon held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Humble ISD’s James Eggers Instructional Support Center, 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive in Kingwood.
The grant monies were raised through club members efforts during the last year with the club’s annual Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament, Chevrolet Corvette Raffle and generous donations from the public. All the net proceeds are donated. Club members volunteer their time to staff our events and sell raffle tickets.
Rotary Club President Tom Stegner began the program by welcoming the audience of approximately sixty-five people, Dr. Al Moore led the audience in the pledge of allegiance and Pam McNair offered a prayer. Club member Debbie McDonald sang our nation’s national anthem.
Afterwards, visiting Rotary dignitary Camille Hamiliton, Rotary District 5890 Governor for 2026-2027 was introduced by President Stegner. Gov. Hamilton complimented the club on its successful efforts to raise funds for these worthy charities. A wonderful buffet lunch was prepared and served by served by Humble ISD students from Summer Creek High School's Culinary Arts Program.
After lunch, President Stegner then turned the meeting over to Rotarian Sunni Baker, Lake Houston Rotary Community Grant and Sponsors Luncheon Chair. Ms. Baker asked former club president Daniel “Danny” Contreres to introduce the club’s sponsors in attendance. Sponsors provide financial support through event sponsorships.
Our sponsors were provided with a thank you plaque and recognized for their contributions. These Community Grants would not be possible without the help of our generous sponsors. They are: Plains State Bank; Robbins Automotive; Edward Jones; Stellar Bank; Generation Park; KW Receivables; United Community Credit Union; Truck Equipment Resources; Kevin Burke, D.D.S.; Kolda Corporation; Joiner Architects; Protank; San Jacinto College; The Home Care Family; Susan Brodbeck in honor of Stephens College; Scott Hively; Citizens Bank; and Lone Star College.
Next up were the check presentations and a slide show of how the grant money was going to be used. While the club was not able to donate to every charity requesting funds, the thirteen charities granted funds received the full amount of their requested donations.
The following area non-profits received grants for specific charity projects. They are: Family Promise of Lake Houston, “Family Stability Fund”; FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center, “Mealtime at FamilyTime”; HAAM Social Services, “Children’s Nutrition Packs”; Holocaust Remembrance Association, “Upstander Stone Project”; Humble ISD Education Foundation, “Tonie Tales: Building Language Through Listening & Storytelling”; Inspire ND, “2026 Inclusion Outreach Initiatives;” Lake Houston Family YMCA, “2027 Camp Scholarship Initiatives”; Mission Northeast, “Buddy Bag Project: Weekend Meals”; Oaks of Righteousness, “Oaks Residential Expansion: A/C Support Project”; Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Houston North Chapter, “15 Bunk Beds Project”; Society of Saint Stephen, “Back to School Program for 2027”, The Village Learning Center, “The Happy Hideaway: Your Space, Your Pace”; and WINGS Ministries, “In Her Shoes 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser”.
You too can help create a lasting community impact with Lake Houston Rotary. If you’d care to donate to our Community Grants, please send a check to our non-profit foundation. Make the check to the “Rotary Club of Lake Houston Foundation” and mail it to us at 2676 P.O. Box, Humble, TX 77347-2676. Would you like to know more about our club and/or become a member?
Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area members and guests meet at 11:45 a.m. most Wednesdays for their weekly lunch meeting at the Lake Houston Family YMCA, 2420 West Lake Houston Pkwy. in Kingwood. Visitors wishing to learn more about Rotary are welcome.
The Summer Creek Satellite Rotary Club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m., at San Jacinto College, Room 117, Generation Park, 13455 Lockwood Road, Houston, TX 77044
Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area members and guests meet at 11:45 a.m. most Wednesdays for their weekly lunch meeting at the Lake Houston Family YMCA, 2420 West Lake Houston Pkwy. in Kingwood. Visitors wishing to learn more about Rotary are welcome.
The Summer Creek Satellite Rotary Club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m., at San Jacinto College, Room 117, Generation Park, 13455 Lockwood Road, Houston, TX 77044
For more information about Rotary meetings or membership, visit www.LHARotary.com or search for our Facebook page @LakeHoustonAreaRotary.
Note: Special thanks for photos provided courtesy of various Lake Houston Area Rotary club members in attendance.