The Rotary Club of Peachtree City recently awarded grants to 13 outstanding nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming lives both locally and globally. These funded projects span a wide range of service areas, including inclusive play, mental health, education, food security, animal welfare, and support for individuals with special needs.

2024 Funded Projects Include:

• Inclusive Experience Playground – Camp Southern Ground
• Flexible Seating & Learning Tools – ClearWater Academy
• “Rotary Room” for Behavioral Health Programs – FACT/Fayette Accountability Courts
• CHAMPS Program – Fayette County Sheriff’s Department
• Fayette Love Your Pet – Fayette Humane Society
• Teal for Teachers – Harts of Teal
• Integrated Nursing Station Wall System – Healing Bridge Clinic
• Heart Health Education & Screening – Heart Attack Ethiopia, Inc.
• Mobile Pantry Trailer Graphics – Midwest Food Bank
• Dog Park Maintenance – Peachtree City Dog Park
• Orchard Power & Equipment – Real Life Center
• Monthly Game Nights for Special Needs Teens & Adults – Southside Support
• HVAC Dehumidifier System – Hope House Children’s Center at Southwest Christian Care

The highlight of the day came from special guest Suntina Hinton, Senior Community Impact Manager at QTS Data Centers, who surprised attendees with an extraordinary announcement: a 1.5X matching donation totaling $65,000 to support these same 13 nonprofit recipients. As if that wasn’t enough, QTS added another $5,000 gift to the Rotary Club itself to further fuel future service initiatives.

Total impact from the day: Over $116,000!

This unforgettable moment reminded us all why Rotary—and partnerships like these—make a powerful difference in the world. The Rotary Club of Peachtree City is honored to serve alongside these nonprofits and grateful to QTS for believing in the mission of Rotary to create lasting change.