Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise Awards $25,000 to Sounds of the Next Generation
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise is pleased to announce their one-time grant of $25,000 has been awarded to Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) to advance their mission to deliver free, socially inclusive, after-school, musical education to children and youth in Northumberland County. This grant reflects the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise’s ongoing commitment to fostering community development, supporting meaningful initiatives, and enhancing the well-being of residents in the region.
“SONG has demonstrated exceptional dedication to empowering children and youth in our community by ensuring access to high-quality, free musical education,” said Nizar Hassam, President of the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise.
The grant will help SONG continue to build their musical community where children and youth can learn, create and be part of a team, while focusing on building transferable skills including social engagement, inclusiveness, and leadership. By partnering with organizations doing impactful, grassroots work, the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise aims to ensure that resources reach those who need them most and empower local changemakers to lead solutions from within.
“SONG believes in building the future of this community — a vision shared by Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise. We are humbled and deeply grateful for their support of $25,000 that spotlights youth in that future,” said Miles Bowman, Executive Director at Sounds of the Next Generation.
Founded in 2000, the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise has supported local notfor-profit and charitable organizations that share a common commitment to fostering community development, supporting meaningful initiatives and enhancing the wellbeing of residents across Northumberland County.
The one-time $25,000 grant, was established by the Club to celebrate 25 years of dedicated service, and is designed to invest in the community’s future and create a meaningful, lasting legacy. Through impactful grants and collaborative partnerships like this, the organization continues its mission of fostering vibrant, thriving communities.
About Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG)
SONG empowers kids and youth with dynamic, FREE music education. Students Gr.1-12 choose from an array of music programs—choir, drums, guitar, piano, rock band, SONGtech, and strings—in a welcoming close-knit community of all backgrounds. Our immersive, joy-driven approach cultivates essential life skills, emotional well-being, and lasting memories. Through engaging community performances and access to professional mentorship, SONG ensures each student discovers their unique voice and contributes to the vibrant narrative of our local community.
About the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise:
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders from Cobourg, Port Hope, and surrounding areas serving Northumberland County. The club is committed to providing humanitarian service, fostering goodwill and peace, and supporting strong community impact through various projects in areas such as education, health, and economic development. As part of Rotary District 7070 in Southern Ontario, the club advances Rotary’s mission locally and globally by promoting integrity, understanding, and collaboration to help communities
thrive.
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