On Oct. 23, the Grand Junction Kiwanis Club allocated $45,000 to local nonprofits that are dedicated to helping children and families.

The recipients are: Adventure Academy; Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County; Counseling and Education Center; Colorado Discover Ability; Community Food Bank; Eureka! McConnell Science Museum; Friends of Youth and Nature; Girls on the Run; Grand Mesa Nordic Council; Harmony Acres; Hilltop; Homeward Bound – Pathways Family Shelter; Partners; Reverent Rhythms; RiversEdge West; Riverside Education Center; Sleep in Heavenly Peace; The Theatre Project of GJ; Trail Lamp BAM!; and United Way – Book Exchange.

The funds were raised at the GJ Kiwanis’ 57th annual Pancake Day on June 7.