Beneficiary 2025 & 2026

Bridges of Norman named Beneficiary for Le Tour de Vin 2025 Grant

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Le Tour de Vin, a partnership of the four Rotary Clubs of Norman, is thrilled to announce that Bridges of Norman has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Le Tour de Vin Grant.

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The mission of Bridges of Norman is to empower high school students in family crisis to pursue education without obstacles. Bridges will utilize the grant to renovate their student center, a crucial space where high school students find support, resources, and a sense of belonging. 

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"We are honored to receive this Le Tour de Vin grant from the Rotary Clubs of Norman," said Stacy Bruce, Executive Director of Bridges of Norman. "This grant allows us to renovate and recreate the spaces in our student center, which was originally built through the support of the Rotaries. This full-circle project will transform the heart of our center into a more vibrant and welcoming hub where students can connect, collaborate, and access vital resources. It’s a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of community partnerships in empowering our youth to overcome obstacles and graduate high school."

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"We are proud to support such a worthy organization as Bridges of Norman," said Sara Kaplan, Le Tour de Vin Chair. "This project aligns perfectly with the mission of Rotary ."

About Bridges of Norman

Bridges of Norman, established in 1995, operates 20 apartments for high school students in Norman. In addition to housing, students have access to educational support, mentorship, social services, and scholarship for higher education. Each year, Bridges serves approximately 80 Norman Public School students, and recently broke ground on an expansion in Moore. Learn more about Bridges at bridgesok.org.