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Basketball Hall of Fame Donates $8,500 to Springfield Rotary Club’s Grant Program

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SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has donated $8,500 to the Springfield Rotary Club to support local nonprofit organizations through the club’s Community Grants Program.

The funds were raised during the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Rotary Club of Springfield’s annual Service Above Self Luncheon and were presented at a recent Rotary meeting by Frank Colaccino and Chelsea LaCoille.

“This partnership reflects what’s possible when institutions like the Basketball Hall of Fame and Rotary come together to invest in our community,” said Samalid Hogan, vice president of the Springfield Rotary Club. “These funds directly support local nonprofits that are doing critical, on-the-ground work to uplift families, create opportunities, and strengthen Springfield. It’s a powerful example of service in action.”

The donation will help fund grants that will be awarded during the Rotary Club’s upcoming Paul Harris Luncheon & Community Awards, scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Student Prince & Fort Restaurant.

At the event, the Rotary Club of Springfield will also recognize Carla Alves as its 2026 Paul Harris Fellow, one of the Rotary’s highest honors, awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to service and community impact. Alves, vice president and business banking loan officer at Country Bank, as well as treasurer of the Springfield Rotary Club, is being honored for her dedication to supporting local businesses, strengthening community partnerships, and embodying the Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”

Tickets for the luncheon cost $40 per person and include lunch. Tickets are available on the Rotary Club of Springfield’s website at www.springfieldmarotary.org.

Springfield Rotary Club Now Accepting Grant Applications

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rotary Club is currently accepting applications for grants designed to support nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact in Springfield.

The 2026 grants will award recipients up to $2,000 each. Grant funds must be used for capital improvement projects related to one of Rotary International’s causes, such as the purchase of equipment, supplies, construction, or other tangible improvements. Grant funds may not be used for salaries, stipends, or general program operating costs. Applicants should clearly describe the purpose of the funding and the expected outcomes in the grant application.

Applicants must be a registered, 501(c)(3) nonprofit (or have a fiscal sponsor) and serve the Springfield community. Organizations awarded a community grant in the previous year must wait one full grant cycle before applying again.

Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. on April 10. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Click here to access the application link.

Springfield Rotary Club to Honor Robert Bolduc

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rotary Club will present Robert Bolduc with a Paul Harris Award, recognizing his decades of service and commitment to the community. His work has left a deep and lasting impact, from charitable giving through his company, Pride, to his and his wife Roberta’s involvement with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the Center for Human Development.

Now, with the creation of the Hope for Youth and Families Foundation, Bolduc’s legacy of giving continues to grow. Established at his retirement, the foundation has already launched meaningful initiatives, including school partnerships, AmeriCorps collaborations, and the transformation of the former Circle Theater into a children’s art center.

The Springfield Rotary Club will celebrate Bolduc’s dedication and leadership at the Paul Harris Luncheon on Wednesday, May 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Prince Café and the Fort, 8 Fort St., Springfield. Tickets cost $40.

In addition, the Springfield Rotary Club will collect donations to support the foundation’s reading program for Springfield middle-school students.

To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.springfieldmarotary.org or email Marie Angelides at [email protected].

Springfield Rotary, Dress for Success Partner on Program to Empower Women

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SPRINGFIELD — This year, the Springfield Rotary Club, in partnership with Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, recently launched an initiative aimed at empowering women entering the workforce with essential financial skills and strategies. Spearheaded by Flavia McCaughey, vice president of the FR Investment Group and a Springfield Rotarian, the program addressed the unique challenges faced by these women.

“These women have encountered numerous obstacles in their lives,” McCaughey said. “This program provides them with the first-ever opportunity to envision and prepare for their long-term financial aspirations.”

Under McCaughey’s guidance, participating women underwent an education program designed to equip them with financial literacy and long-term planning tools. Following the sessions, they had the option to consult with a financial advisor of their choice and apply for a Rotary grant to kickstart their financial journey. Four women received grants of $300 each. Many of the program’s attendees were single parents, for whom this initiative represented a crucial stepping stone toward securing their financial future.

Funding for this program was made possible through the support of a district Rotary grant. The initiative culminated in a panel discussion held at White Lion Brewing in Springfield, centered on fostering support networks and promoting financial empowerment.

Looking ahead, both the Springfield Rotary and Dress for Success look to expand upon this initiative in the coming year, further extending its reach and impact within the community.

Springfield Rotary Club to Honor Two with Paul Harris Awards

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rotary Club will present Frank Colaccino and Samalid Hogan with Paul Harris Awards on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield.

Frank Colaccino

Colaccino, founder and president of the Colvest Group, will be given a Paul Harris Award in recognition of years of outstanding service to the Springfield community and to the Rotary Club. In addition to his service and contributions to JGS Lifecare and American International College, for over 13 years Colaccino has chaired the Service Above Self Luncheon at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This event brings together more than 300 attendees from the Greater Springfield business community for a luncheon on Center Court at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Service Above Self luncheon recognizes the charitable work of local and national honorees. Through his leadership, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for the Basketball Hall of Fame and for Rotary grants that have been awarded to local charities.

Samalid Hogan

Hogan, CEO and principal consultant at Greylock Management Consulting, is the immediate past president of Springfield Rotary and its first Latina president. Under her leadership, Springfield Rotary started a corporate membership program, collaborated with Dress for Success to develop a long-term investment program for women entering the workforce, and created a Service Day with Habitat for Humanity. Her dynamic and cheerful leadership made her presidency a banner year for Springfield Rotary.

Hogan’s service to her community includes board participation on the Governor’s Latino Empowerment Council, Tech Foundry, and the board of trustees of Springfield Technical Community College.

Tickets to the awards dinner cost $55. To reserve a spot, email Marie Angelides at [email protected] or visit www.springfieldmarotary.org.