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Kiwanis Grant Giving Program

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
The Canandaigua Kiwanis Foundation is initiating a grant program for not for profit 501(c)(3) organizations that:
  • Serve young people in attaining vocational excellence.
  • Aid persons with disabilities in regaining happy, useful lives through the expending of funds directly for such purposes
  • Furnish funds to other organizations organized for charitable, educational, scientific research, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children all within Ontario County.
  • Have Programs that have measurable outcomes and demonstrate sustainability without grant funds. 
The Canandaigua Kiwanis Foundation is an independent fund-raising and grant making community organization which funds projects that have a positive impact on our community. This is our initial year of offering grants to area not for profits.  Applicants must be a 501 C 3 nonprofit in Ontario County, that serves youth within this geographic area and involves children ages 0-18.  For our launch we have preselected organizations to apply. 
 
Grants typically range from $500 - $5000. 
 
 
 
2024-2025 Grants:
 
And the awards go to.......
 
Our Grant Recipients
 
The Happiness House
"Laminator Purchase to Create Child-Centered Training Materials"
- Happiness House, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, is an educational, residential, health and human services organization that excels in providing the highest quality, innovative and cost- effective services to children and adults with and without disabilities through collaboration with families and partners throughout the Finger Lakes community. This grant will empower the preschool team to develop student-centered, stimulating, and durable learning materials in-house that align with each young child's unique needs while eliminating costs and travel time associated with the current use of off-site lamination facilities. 
 
Wood Library
"Supporting early literacy and childhood development"
- Wood Library provides a safe and inclusive environment where people can spark their imaginations, satisfy their curiosity, engage in lifelong learning, and make community connections. This grant will provide the opportunity to purchase three interactive wall boards, a light table, dress-up mirror, activity center, and comfortable child-friendly seating options for the Children's room to support early literacy and childhood development through sensory and imaginative play. 
 
Partnership for Ontario County
"Free Short-Term Counseling for Children"
- The Partnership for Ontario County seeks to create, support, and administer an alliance to cultivate positive social change. This grant will provide free short-term solution focused brief therapy for children in Canandaigua who have this need but face long wait lists and cost barriers. 
 
 
 
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please email us at canandaiguakiwanis.grants@yahoo.com.
 
Sincerely,
 
Kim Bagley
Pam Metting
Canandaigua Kiwanis Grant Committee Chairs
 Kiwanis Grant Giving Program Gabe Cinquegrana 2024-07-31 04:00:00Z 0

What We Do As Kiwanians for Our Children and for Our Community!

For over 80 years, the Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua has been an active and benevolent part of the community in Canandaigua, NY. Perhaps you may even consider becoming a member and helping us in our mission to serve the children of the world. Membership benefits are numerous, including amazing volunteer opportunities, great social events, relationships with community-minded individuals, and of course service to children, seniors, veterans, and the community.
 
We volunteer. More than 700 hours annually to community service.

We raise funds, 100% of which are directly invested in the community. Over $45,000 in proceeds from our fundraisers support local children and organizations.

We award scholarships. Each year, $7,000 are awarded to high school seniors and college freshman.

We sponsor leadership opportunities for youth with Key Clubs at Canandaigua Academy and Marcus Whitman High School and for adults with disabilities with our Aktion Club at Ontario ARC.

 
Some of our recent service projects and activities include:
  • Holiday party at the Salvation Army with gifts and activities for children and their families
  • Easter Egg Hunt at the Canandaigua Primary/Elementary School with 9,000 eggs and dozens of gift basket and bicycle giveaways
  • Monthly Senior Bingo with prizes for senior citizens
  • A Kids Carnival with games and prizes for over 200 children and families
  • Outdoor movie nights in the park on a large screen for local families
  • Development of an Inclusion in Motion playground for children of all abilities
  • Wheelchair escorting of Veterans to events, as well as revitalization of their Serenity Gardens
  • Over 1,000 bags of candy distributed to children at two locations during Halloween, as well as sponsorship of games
 
Our fundraising programs supported local organizations like:
  • Neighbor to Neighbor program
  • Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
  • Eleven underserved children were sponsored for summer camp at Kamp Kiwanis
  • Ontario Historical Society
  • Family Promise
  • The American Red Cross
  • The Salvation Army
  • Honor Flight
  • Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
  • And Many, Many More!
 
YES, it is true. We do a lot, and we work hard. 
BUT, it's fun and it's all worth the effort if we can help children and others in our community.
 
Don't hesitate to contact us with inquiries, questions, to say hello, or to join us!
 
 
 
 
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What We Do As Kiwanians for Our Children and for Our Community! Kim Snyder 2024-01-22 05:00:00Z 0