Over the past 10 years, $1,085,518 has been awarded from the proceeds of Tucson Classics Car Show to local charities to help make their dreams into reality.

Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation granted a record $209,308 to Tucson charities from the proceeds of the 10th Annual 2016 Tucson Classics Car Show.

Grants from the 2016 Show:

• Make Way For Books, the primary beneficiary of the car show was granted $83,723.  Make Way For Books helps kids learn to read so they can read to learn by creating a culture of literacy in Southern Arizona.
• Joint Technical Education District of Pima County (JTED):  $41,862. Career and technical education programs to help high school students move to careers and pay for certifications.
• Youth On Their Own: $41,862. Supports homeless teens while they continue their high school education and help teens in their new retail store, learn how to develop good work place skills.
• GAP Ministries: $10,465 to train chefs through the social service agency’s culinary program.
• The Haven: $10,465 outpatient and residential alcohol and drug treatment programs for women and their children

The Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation is committed to making our community and our world a better place by working together to make a difference.  They retain 10% to award smaller grants throughout the year for 501 (c)(3) charities in our area.