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2019 Donations

Community Health

Vernon Jubilee Hospital – Surgical Care for Life Program – lighting for new operating room

Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon – Kitchen Upgrade

Kindale Society – Stairway lift for residents

Community Dental Access Center – New Compressor for dental equipment

JoeAnna’s House – Regional accommodation for families at Kelowna General Hospital

North Okanagan Youth and Family Services – Outdoor Landscaping at building expansion

Haven Place – Building improvements

Environment and Parks

Allan Brooks Nature Centre – Building’s interior and exterior upgrades

Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon – BX Creek bank stabilization

Maven Lane Daycare – Outdoor playground equipment

Athletics and Recreation

Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports – Purchase of several new pieces of ski equipment for skiers with disabilities

North Okanagan Optimists Club – Sponsorship of Unplug and Play Week

North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association – Utility Terrain Vehicle (side-by-side) to assist with daily ranch chores

1st Coldstream Scouts

2020 Donations

Community Health

Schubert Centre – New furnace for Senior’s Centre

Archway Society for Domestic Peace – Child-centered family therapy room upgrade

Brain Trust Canada – Laptop and desktop computers

Halina Centre (Vernon Senior Citizens Recreation Society) – Recumbent cross-trainer exercise equipment

Vernon Restholm Association – BX Creek bank restoration

VDACL (Venture Training) – Wheelchair accessible van

Environment and Parks

Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society – Discovery Room HVAC and Boiler upgrade

North Okanagan Cycling Society – New 3.6 km mountain biking trail in Kalamalka Provincial Park

Athletics and Recreation

CRIS Community Recreational Initiatives Society – Used cargo van for transport of accessibility equipment

Lavington Community Association – Building/roof for Jeffers Park Skating Rink

Vernon Ski Club – Ski Club cabin upgrade

Vernon Search and Rescue Society – Winter Personal Protective Equipment for 80 volunteer members

Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boating Club – Dock expansion project to accommodate club growth and regattas

Arts and Culture

O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society – ‘The Mansion’ porch restoration

Vernon Community Music School – Smith House (Music School) restoration

Pre 2019 Donations

Funding for Okanagan College’s Vernon Trades Training Centre
Funding for Okanagan College’s Vernon Trades Training Centre
Enderby Preschool Expansion. Donations Chair Brian Reid with Enderby Preschool Executive Director Cheryl Heidt
Enderby Preschool Expansion. Donations Chair Brian Reid with Enderby Preschool Executive Director Cheryl Heidt
Bus for Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, Vernon
Bus for Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, Vernon
Vernon’s Skateboard Park
Vernon’s Skateboard Park
NONA Child Development Centre
NONA Child Development Centre
Habitat for Humanity Vernon
Habitat for Humanity Vernon
Venture Training Van
Venture Training Van
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Donation to Maternal and Child Services. Rotarians Cheryl Schmidt and Darryl O’Brian with Foundation Chair Joanne Kinneshanko.
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Donation to Maternal and Child Services. Rotarians Cheryl Schmidt and Darryl O’Brian with Foundation Chair Joanne Kinneshanko.
Search and Rescue with Rotarians Sarah Pruckl and Peter Pogue (C and R)
Search and Rescue with Rotarians Sarah Pruckl and Peter Pogue (C and R)
NOTRA

North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association (NOTRA)

Photo (L to R): Dani Goldenthal (NOTRA Board member), Derek Krivak (rider), Gloria Lange (volunteer) and Dave DeShane, Kal Rotarian.

RIDING THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Kal Rotary provided funds to purchase a UTV for farm chores and support the goal of the NO Therapeutic Riding Association to provide recreational horseback riding therapy for children and adults with special needs.

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Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Kal Rotary provided funds to purchase three new pieces of equipment for Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports Society so that persons with physical disabilities are able to learn and experience skiing or boarding.

“We are very appreciative that Kalamalka Rotary was able to help Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports (SSASS) modernize its equipment for persons with physical disabilities to learn and experience skiing or boarding. With your help we have been able to expand the range of persons we can assist with equipment that is more comfortable, easier to use, and safer for both students and instructors,” says Dan Cook, President, SSASS.

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Maven Lane Daycare

“Thank you to the Kalamalka Rotary Club (Vernon) for their support with our playground improvements! With over 250 children attending daily, we need a lot of playgrounds, and they are in constant need of repair. We really appreciate the support!”  Hollie Henderson, Executive Director.

Rotarian Brian Reid (centre) with Hollie Henderson (on right)

BUILDING A CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

Kal Rotary provided funds to improve the playground for the 250 children who attend Maven Lane each day.

Abbeyfield House Donation 2019

Abbeyfield House Vernon

“We are so grateful for this financial support for our BX Creek Bank Stabilization project. It helps our small non-profit seniors residence complete what will be a very costly project to protect our residence,” said Nicole Kohnert, past President and Project Manager.

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE BANK STABILIZATION

Kal Rotary provided funds to stabilize the creek banks near Abbeyfield House and thus reduce the risk of damage from flooding.

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Allan Brooks Nature Centre

CMHA“We’re very grateful for the generous support of Kal Rotary,” Allan Brooks Nature Centre board chair Jim Popowich said in the release. “The current donation will allow us to provide an improved experience for our visitors and will greatly help extend the life of the facility.”

SECURING THE FUTURE AT ALLAN BROOKS

Kal Rotary provided funds to undertake major building upgrades and maintenance which will ensure the centre can operate well into the future.

 

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