NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Several local organizations have been gifted thousands to support their community through one local nonprofit.

The Board of Community Knights, Inc., recently announced this cycle's GIFT program grant awards. Their total grant pool this cycle was $24,000, which was presented to 23 applicants at Community Knights' open house on August 11.

The nonprofit is able to give away these grants through their CK Bingo nights that they host every Wednesday and Sunday.

They have these check presentations quarterly to local schools and other nonprofits.

The following organizations were the Community Knights August GIFT Recipients:

Volunteers can support future community grant opportunities like these by volunteering and playing bingo. Call 757-509-5139 to get more info about the weekly food truck options and jackpots, or check the Community Knights Bingo Facebook page.