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 not-for-profit and charitable organizations that share a common commitment to fostering community development, supporting meaningful initiatives and enhancing the well-being 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.
Legacy & Founding Members as well as 2024-2025 President Denise O'Brien, and 2025-2026 President Nizar Hassam present a cheque to SONG at the November 19th meeting.
(L-R Karen Trizzino, Scott Allison, Lucas Marchand Artistic Director SONG, Dave Houston, Miles Bowman Executive Director SONG, Denise O'Brien, Paul Racine and Nizar Hassam)