The Rotary Club of Livermore has been working in partnership with The Livermore Valley Education Foundation over many years to award grants to local schools and businesses.  The grants can be up to $600, but occasionally the committee may add a little bit more to the grant to meet the recipient's needs. Just over the past three years, we have been able to fund $87,000 in grants! This year we awarded over $30,000 in grants that supported local education and nonprofit organizations.  Some of the grants went to education projects such as robotics, reading development, science inquiry, math manipulatives, and fine art materials.  Some examples of nonprofit groups that were awarded grants include those working with the unhoused population, cancer patients, the special needs community, and children's organizations. Grants are awarded three times a year. After each grant cycle, the recipients are invited to a club meeting where each of them can speak about how the grant money will enhance those they serve.  Being able to offer this grant money to many people in our community, is a true gift. We look forward to many more years of our mini grant program.

 

Livermore, CA — The Rotary Club of Livermore is proud to announce the renovation of the historic freight room at the Livermore Train Depot, a project that will transform the space into a fully equipped community conference room.

Originally built in 1892 by the Central Pacific Railroad, the Livermore Depot was relocated to the ACE Train Station in 2018. While the depot’s exterior was historically restored, its interior space remained unfinished — until now.

Under the leadership of Alan Frank, the Rotary Club of Livermore launched the Freight Room Renovation Project in partnership with the City of Livermore, the Livermore Heritage Guild, Rotary District 5170, Rotary Club of Livermore Valley and the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore (RFL).

Project funding supports the installation of a bathroom, kitchenette, air conditioning, audiovisual equipment, and tables and chairs, creating a comfortable, functional space for meetings, workshops, and community gatherings. Current funding has reached approximately $120,000.

In recognition of Alan Frank’s outstanding leadership and service to the community, the City of Livermore has agreed to name the space the Alan Frank Community Room. Completion of the renovation is expected in Spring 2027.

Rotarian Marc Roberts serves as project lead, coordinating efforts among Rotary members, city officials, and community partners to bring this historic restoration to life. The photo below shows the kitchenette area currently under construction with the new bathroom in the background.

 

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