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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust
The Rotary Club of Kentville is a local non-profit service organization in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Through its People With Disabilities Committee, the club administers the Hilda and Lewis D. Chipman Memorial Fund, an endowed fund that provides financial assistance to children and adults with disabilities for equipment, adaptive technology, mobility aids, and accessibility needs. View Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust's website for more information.
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About Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust
What is the mission of Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust?
The Rotary Club of Kentville is committed to service above self, working to improve the quality of life in the Annapolis Valley through community partnerships, volunteer service, and financial support to local organizations and individuals in need.
What type of organization is Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust?
Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust is a Non-profit organization.
What is Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust's official website?
Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust's official website is https://portal.clubrunner.ca/383/page/community-service.
What else should I know about Kentville Rotary Club Charitable Trust?
Role of the Rotary Club of Kentville in the Funding Ecosystem
The Rotary Club of Kentville operates as a local service club within Rotary International District 7815. The club's primary funding mechanism for people with disabilities is the Hilda and Lewis D. Chipman Memorial Fund, an endowed fund that provides ongoing financial resources to assist individuals with disabilities in the Annapolis Valley region.
Funding Focus Areas
The People With Disabilities Committee (PWD Committee) allocates funds from the Chipman Memorial Fund to support:
- Essential medical equipment
- Adaptive technology and devices
- Mobility aids
- Specialized education or training
- Accessibility-related needs
- Accessible transportation
- Summer programs for children with disabilities
Eligibility and Application Process
The committee serves children and adults living with a wide variety of disabilities who have limited financial resources and need help accessing supports, equipment, or opportunities that aren't otherwise available to them. Applications are carefully reviewed by the committee, which works closely with applicants and community partners to ensure help goes where it is needed most.
Community Impact
Over the years, the PWD Committee has made lasting contributions to quality of life and community participation for local residents with disabilities. The committee also hosts events like the Rotary Children's Christmas Dinner to foster inclusion and belonging beyond financial support.