Consistent with its “Service above Self” motto, the Oak Harbor Rotary Club is opening applications for its third annual community service grants.

The community grants are intended to promote the quality of life in the greater Oak Harbor area. These grants will support non-profit organizations in the community that have special projects or needs which are not funded by general funding sources.

The club will fund grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 Application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 20.

“Our priority is to local organizations that help people in need, where we can make an impact,” said George Saul, committee chairperson.

Previous year’s selectees included the Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey, Equestrian Crossings, Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor, American Legion Auxiliary 129, Living Success Center, Opportunity Council, Impaired Driving Impact Panel, Wildcat Robotic Booster Club and Oak Harbor Firefighters Association.

Application instructions for the grants requests can be found at www.ohrotary.org

“Rotary’s entire purpose-in-being is to provide community service,” said Aaron Syring, club president.

“In addition to providing this annual grant program, we are especially proud to be part of the Food4Kids BackPack Program with all five Oak Harbor Elementary Schools where we provide weekend food packages to elementary school students who are at risk of hunger over the weekend when free school meals are unavailable. We provide this support in partnership with our sister Rotary Club of North Whidbey.”

Anyone may make contributions to the Oak Harbor Rotary Club Community Service Grants Program at any time.

For information, contact George Saul at GeorgeSaul@gmail.com or 206-228-0256.