1. Non-profit and school groups located in Fort Saskatchewan have priority, but those based in the surrounding area may be considered if funds are available.
2. Projects funded should be of benefit to the community at large and not an individual.
3. Consideration will be given to the availability of other sources of funding – e.g., recreation projects may more appropriately apply for recreation grants.
4. The fee structure and fundraising activities of the group will be taken into consideration.
5. Each application will be decided on its merits, and this money should not be considered as ongoing funding for the group.
6. Successful non-profits/schools agree to have their name and photo shared on our social media (Facebook, website, etc.).

1. That have a very clear beginning and ending.
2. That an agency would not normally have undertaken without this.
3. Which benefit the community as a whole.

1. Complete the Rotary Community Grant application form and include a project/event budget with their submission. Incomplete applications or applications without a project budget attached will not be considered for funding.
2. Give recognition to the Rotary Club of Fort Saskatchewan in any publicity.
3. Agree to attend a Rotary Club meeting to talk about their project and receive their cheque. The cheque presentation will involve a photo opportunity for publicity and social media use.
4. If there are surplus funds upon completion of their project, notify the Rotary Club to discuss the return or re-allocation of the surplus funds.

• Two $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students
• Seniors Canada Day cupcakes
• Support for world eradication of  Polio through Rotary International
• Hosted Rotary Concerts in the Park during the summer to promote local talent
• Sponsor of the MultiCultural Association community night and ESL for Ukrainian youth
• Support for Linking Generations Program
• Support for local groups through our community grants program
• Support for Shelter Canada to build houses in El Salvador
• Support for Fort Library to enrich their indigenous book collection
• Members volunteer for different events that happen in our community
• Hosted annual fundraiser Women's Night of Celebration - theme Pajamas and Pearls

1. Boys & Girls Club for their youth employment program
2. Fort Sask Minor Football for new helmets
3. Fort Sask Multicultural Assoc. for their online youth programing
4. Fort Sask Restorative Justice & Youth Justice Committee – training for volunteers to assist with youth

• Each Wednesday 5 scavenger hunt tasks will be posted
• Take a picture of each task you complete
• Post the picture and use #FortSaskInteract or tag us in your photo
• You can earn up to 5 entries per week, one for each task photo posted
• Each photo must be posted no later than 6pm the Tuesday following the task posting. That way you can be entered into the weekly draw for a prize.
• Each weeks draw will take place on Wednesdays
• Week 1 Prize – Family Outdoor Activity Package; Week 2 Prize – Family Game Night Package; Week 3 Prize – Family Movie Night Package; Week 4 Prize – Family Baking Kit

Meetings are online every Wednesday from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Message us at fortsaskinteractclub@gmail.com

1.  The club provided funding to assist the Fort Saskatchewan Boys & Girls Club to assemble and hand out almost 100 family kits full of games, crafts and activities to help families while they stay safe at home.
2. Funding was also supplied to Fort Saskatchewan High School to help them feed their families in need.
3. In January the Rotary Club developed a relationship with the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, Philippines.  Our current president elect, Michael Gabriel was the president of that club when he lived in the Philippines.  Our initial project with the Santa Rosa Club was to help them provide DARE program funding to their youth.  However as time went on and Covid 19 touched us all, they asked if the funding could be redirected towards PPE for their front line workers.

• 45 volunteers handled 105 volunteer positions over the 11 night program.  10 of these volunteers were first timers.
• 13 volunteers worked 3 or more nights with 1 volunteer working 8, 2 worked 6, 2 worked 5, 4 worked 4 and 4 worked 3 nights.
• A total of 99 rides were given getting 215 people home safe
• Our volunteers drove 1933 km
• Our major sponsors included Shell Canada, Legion Branch 27, Wolf Midstream, Straightline Chrysler, Boston Pizza, Doug Taylor and Pots Bar & Grill
• In kind Donations of over $20,000 were received and included our media partner Mix 107.9/FortSask Online, Alpine/Intact Insurance, Lakeview Inn & Suites, RCMP, Home Depot, Jiffy Lube, R.I.F. Thomas CA, McDonalds, Perry’s 2 for 1 Pizza, Buster’s Pizza, Panago Pizza, Royal Pizza, Funky Mango Food Truck, Pizza Hut, Swan Pizza, Papa John’s Pizza, Sawmill Restaurant, Canadian Brew House, Shell Theatre.

• 49 volunteers handled 123 volunteer positions over the 11 night program.  12 of these volunteers were first timers.
• 32 volunteers worked 2 or more nights with 1 volunteer working 7, 2 worked 6, and 4 worked 5 nights.
• A total of 96 rides were given; 31 of those on New Year’s Eve.  This is a 51% drop in total rides from 2017.
• Our volunteers drove 1,724 km which is a 61% drop over 2017.
• Average ride donation was $30
• Our major sponsors included Shell Canada, Legion Branch 27, Access Pipeline, Straightline Chrysler, Boston Pizza and Pots Bar & Grill
• In kind Donations of over $15,000 were received and included Alpine/Intact Insurance, Lakeview Inn & Suites, RCMP, Home Depot, Jiffy Lube, R.I.F. Thomas CA, Doug Taylor, McDonalds, Perry’s 2 for 1 Pizza, Buster’s Pizza, Panago Pizza, Royal Pizza, Funky Mango Food Truck, Pizza Hut, Shell Theatre, Sawmill Restaurant, Mix 107.9, Canadian Brew House, Fort Record.

• 52 volunteers handled 107 volunteer positions over the 11 night program
• A total of  109 rides were given to get  248 people home safe
• Our volunteers drove 2,246 km
• Ride donations totalled $3,400
• Average ride donation was $30.54
• 20 first time volunteers; 27 volunteers worked more than 1 night and 4 volunteers were out at least 5 times
• Our cash sponsors donated $6,050 and included Shell Canada, Legion Branch 27, Boston Pizza and Pots Bar & Grill
• In kind Donations of over $10,000 were received and included Alpine/Intact Insurance, Lakeview Inn & Suites, RCMP, Home Depot, Jiffy Lube, R.I.F. Thomas CA, McDonalds, Perry’s 2 for 1 Pizza, Buster’s Pizza, Ricky’s Grill, Montana’s Restaurant, Mix 107.9, Fort Record, Canadian Brew House, Shell Canada, AMS Car Audio.

The Canadian Wheelchair Foundation/ Fondation Chaise Roulante Canada (CWF) is an independent Canadian registered charity dedicated to:

·         Raising awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities

·         Delivering mobility into the lives of children, teens and adults in the world who have no means to acquire a wheelchair

·         Transforming lives through mobility, and with it giving to all those deprived of it by war, disease, accident, natural disaster and advanced age, independence, dignity, hope and opportunity

With the support of our Canadian and international partners and the generosity of independent sponsors CWF is transforming lives throughout the world -- one wheelchair at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many people need wheelchairs but cannot afford one?

A: It is estimated that at least 100 million children, teens and adults worldwide need a wheelchair but cannot afford one. Some international organizations believe that the number could be as high as 6% of the population of developing countries. The number in Angola is 20% of population of 12 million people. Other "landmine" countries such as Afghanistan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bosnia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Mozambique have extremely high physical disability rates.

Q: Where are the wheelchairs manufactured?

A: We purchase wheelchairs from a manufacturer in China that builds quality, medical-grade wheelchairs designed to be easily maintainable in developing countries.

Q: What donation amount is required to deliver a wheelchair to a person in need?

A: For every donation of $150 we can purchase and deliver a wheelchair to our international and national distribution partners. Wheelchairs of similar quality would normally sell for $600 in Canada. Often these types of wheelchairs sell for up to $1,800 in developing countries.