2023-2024 Community Impact: $52,180

2023 Cheeseburger Paradise event raised over $40,000, which was 

distributed to community organizations with the following impact:

• Upward Trend Academy - donated funds for installation of an artificial turf playground for the special needs students who attend this school

• Scholarships awarded to six students from New Smyrna Beach High School for college attendance, as well as scholarships for art programs and summer camp

• Boys & Girls Club - donated funds to rent a crane to set up portable classrooms, necessitated by damage to building from hurricane

• No Longer Fatherless - donated funds to this organization that runs a mentoring program for young boys to give them a father figure in their life

• NSB Housing Authority - donated funds for carry bags with water, fresh fruit, crackers and more, for people in need

• Under the Stars Mission - donated funds for the purchase of food for their meal program that serves approximately 150 people on Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Mary Martha Mission - donated funds to help the organization secure their 501(c)3 non-profit status.

• Tool Share Tool Lending - donated funds for the purchase of pumps that will be available for Volusia County residents can borrow at no charge when they face flooding issues

• Cudas Unhooked - donated funds for this important program for homeless youth

• Great Opportunity Scholarship - donated funds to support the after-school Literacy & Enrichment Program at the Babe James Community Center

• NSB Police Foundation - donated start-up funds to this new non-profit organization that supports the New Smyrna Police Department

• Gifts of Love Food Program - donated funds to install awning at food-giveaway site as well as funds for food

• Shop With A Cop - donated funds so children in need could shop for holiday gifts with a police officer

• Oaklynn Cemetery - donated funds for tools to main this local historic cemetery

• Community Hot Meal Program - donated funds for food and supplies for this program that provides hot meals to people in need multiple times a week

• Oceans of Hope - donated funds to this non-profit dedicated to providing adaptive ocean access for people with physical and limited mobility

• NSB Leisure Services - donated funds to support their youth services in the community

• SEV Habitat for Humanity - donated funds for a wrap for their new truck as well as provided volunteer hours painting a Habitat house

• And More…Edgewater Animal Shelter, Wreaths Across America, Girl Scout Troops 201 & 742, Smyrna Cares, ACA Kids Art Program, Razzle Dazzle, Young Life NSB, Dictionaries for local third grade students

Do you know a non-profit organization in our community in need of support? Let us know: rotarynewsmyrna@gmail.com