The Rotary Club of Katy, under the direction of club president Rodolfo Lobera, awarded over $30,000 in grants to 12 area nonprofits at its May 14 meeting at the Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive in Katy. Recipients included:

· Texas for Heroes, $1,500

· Camp Aranzazu, $1,000

· Katy Responds, $1,000

· Clothed by Faith, $3,000

· The Ballard House, $5,000

· Katy ARTreach, $5,000

· Relay for Life of Katy, $5,000

· Lone Star Symphonic Band, $1,500

· MADD, $2,000

· Texas Fire Fighters Home, $2,500

· Christ Clinic, $3,00

· Books Alive at Cross Elementary, unspecified amount

The club raises money for these contributions through its volunteer-led events, such as Wild West Brew Fest, the Katy Rice Harvest Festival, and the Katy Triathlon, and other initiatives.