Project Description Country: USA Location: New York Total Budget: $15,000 Area of Focus: Basic education and literacy Activity Type: Education: General Summary: Funds from a community concert in New York City will support educational resources for immigrant and low-income students in International High School - local public school. The Rotary Club of Metro NYC has identified a significant need among New York City public schools that serve newly arrived immigrant and low-income students. School leadership and educators report ongoing gaps in funding for essential resources such as academic materials, enrichment programs, student support services, and basic needs for food-insecure students. We are currently in conversation with several schools to confirm their most urgent priorities so that funds can be directed where they will have the greatest impact. To address these needs, the club will host a community benefit concert on April 22, 2025, in New York City, with a unique and meaningful feature: the performers will be New York City public school teachers who are also musicians and singers. Their participation highlights both the talent within the school community and the shared commitment to supporting their students beyond the classroom. Project funds from the district grant, combined with event proceeds, will be allocated to the selected public school to support students with their school supplies, ex. tablets. No grant funds will be used for venue or event costs; those will be covered through ticket sales and club resources. Grant funds will go entirely toward direct support of students-potentially including academic supplies, technology, arts or after-school programming, college readiness support, or basic needs assistance. Rotary Club member involvement will include coordinating the concert, managing ticketing and promotion, working directly with the teachers who are volunteering their musical talents, and collaborating with school administrators to confirm needs. Club members will also facilitate purchasing, delivery, and monitoring of materials or funded programs to ensure transparency and measurable impact. Timeline: January-March 2026: Finalize school partner and confirm specific needs. March-April 2026: Event promotion, ticket sales, rehearsal coordination with teacher-musicians, and volunteer mobilization. April 22, 2026: Benefit concert held in New York City. May 2026: By the end of May, Disbursement of raised funds to the school and start of project implementation.Reporting, evaluation, and documentation for district requirements. Project Contact Person District: 7230 Rotary Club of: Metro New York City Primary Contact: Gizem Ozturk Email: ozturkgizem@gmail.com Project Status Paid This project is "Paid". This means that the funds from the district have been issued. This project is now being ready for implementation. When this is done, a report needs to be uploaded on the project page and the "Reported" button needs to be clicked, then the status of the project will be changed to "Reported". Project listed for the 2025-26 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Metro New York City (7230) 13-Nov-25 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 Metro New York City (7230) 14-Jan-26 $11,000 $0 $11,000 Total $13,000 $2,000 $15,000

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History Log Entries 13-Nov-25 by Gizem Ozturk System Entry: Creation of project page. 14-Jan-26 by Gizem Ozturk System Entry: Pledge of $11,000 by Gizem Ozturk of the Rotary Club of Metro New York City, District 7230. 14-Jan-26 by Gizem Ozturk System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged". 23-Jan-26 by Julia Bashta On behalf of the District Grants Sub-Committee, I am very pleased to inform you that your club’s application for a 2025–26 District Grant has been approved. Your club may now begin the project. The approved grant amount is $2,000. Thank you for your club’s continued commitment to service and for the positive impact you’re making in your community! 23-Jan-26 by Julia Bashta System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 23-Jan-26 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Gizem Ozturk. 23-Jan-26 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Gizem Ozturk. 23-Jan-26 by Julia Bashta System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee. 27-Jan-26 by Mike Marx A TD BANK CHECK FOR $2,000.00 HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR RECEIPT ON OR AFTER JAN 31, 2026. 27-Jan-26 by Mike Marx System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.