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Community Support Information
The Rotary Club of Red Deer is proud to support these diverse and unique projects during 2024-25
Major Grant – Black Tie Bingo 2024
Rotary Career Opportunity Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Alberta
This year, the Rotary Club of Red Deer committed to ongoing capital funding for the endowment again with a commitment of $25,000.00 each year for 5 years. The fund provides scholarships to local graduating high school students from Red Deer Public and Catholic School Divisions with the criteria for the scholarship being:
• There must be a need for financial assistance in continuing studies.
• Student must have demonstrated leadership and motivational skills through participation
in student, community, and / or business activities.
• Academic achievement must be adequate to gain admittance to the school and program
of choice.
• Applicants must be planning on attending an institution located in Alberta.
This year, the fund awarded 10 scholarships of $5,000.00 each on June 9, 2025 from the endowment fund.
Rotary Career Opportunity Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Alberta
This year, the Rotary Club of Red Deer committed to ongoing capital funding for the endowment again with a commitment of $25,000.00 each year for 5 years. The fund provides scholarships to local graduating high school students from Red Deer Public and Catholic School Divisions with the criteria for the scholarship being:
• There must be a need for financial assistance in continuing studies.
• Student must have demonstrated leadership and motivational skills through participation
in student, community, and / or business activities.
• Academic achievement must be adequate to gain admittance to the school and program
of choice.
• Applicants must be planning on attending an institution located in Alberta.
This year, the fund awarded 10 scholarships of $5,000.00 each on June 9, 2025 from the endowment fund.
Community Grants Christmas 2024
Salvation Army ($2,500.00): This donation will assist the Salvation Army in providing school lunches, diapers, personal care items, food hampers and beds for those requiring extra support during the year. Over 300 students benefit from meals each week thanks to the Salvation Army.
Safe Harbor ($2,500.00): With over 1300 regular clients, the Safe Habor Society provides emergency shelter, housing services, medically supported detox and an outreach and diversion team amongst their programs with the primary goal to transition clients out of homelessness. Our donation will support the ongoing operations of the society.
Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter ($2,500.00): CAWES operates the emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence. In addition to the 40 emergency shelter beds (up to 28 days), the new facility includes 50 beds designed for stays up to 6 months as well as17 suites (apartments) designed for stays of 6 months to one year. January 2025 will see phase2 of the new shelter begin which will add 23 low-income apartments for rent as a further stage to support the clients of the shelter. This donation is to support shelter operations.
Red Deer Food Bank ($2,500.00): The Red Deer Food Bank provides many services across the City, with this donation focused on the Christmas Hamper program which provides food for a family for 7-10 days over the holiday season.
Salvation Army ($2,500.00): This donation will assist the Salvation Army in providing school lunches, diapers, personal care items, food hampers and beds for those requiring extra support during the year. Over 300 students benefit from meals each week thanks to the Salvation Army.
Safe Harbor ($2,500.00): With over 1300 regular clients, the Safe Habor Society provides emergency shelter, housing services, medically supported detox and an outreach and diversion team amongst their programs with the primary goal to transition clients out of homelessness. Our donation will support the ongoing operations of the society.
Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter ($2,500.00): CAWES operates the emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence. In addition to the 40 emergency shelter beds (up to 28 days), the new facility includes 50 beds designed for stays up to 6 months as well as17 suites (apartments) designed for stays of 6 months to one year. January 2025 will see phase2 of the new shelter begin which will add 23 low-income apartments for rent as a further stage to support the clients of the shelter. This donation is to support shelter operations.
Red Deer Food Bank ($2,500.00): The Red Deer Food Bank provides many services across the City, with this donation focused on the Christmas Hamper program which provides food for a family for 7-10 days over the holiday season.
Central Alberta Outreach Society ($2,500.00): This donation is to support the annual adopt-a-family program for low-income families in the region. Over 200 families and nearly 500 children have their Christmas made brighter with support from programs.
Red Deer Christmas Bureau ($2,500.00): This organization provides more than 900 food hampers over 2 days in the holiday season as well as providing families with gifts for their children. The organization is entirely volunteer run and supports families throughout our region.
Victim Services ($2,500.00): The Red Deer Victim Services unit provide victims of a crime, misfortune or tragedy are helped by providing support (including financial), information and referrals. Support is provided through home visit(s), office visit(s), phone contact(s) and court accompaniment. This donation will help to provide comfort items for victims.
Red Deer Christmas Bureau ($2,500.00): This organization provides more than 900 food hampers over 2 days in the holiday season as well as providing families with gifts for their children. The organization is entirely volunteer run and supports families throughout our region.
Victim Services ($2,500.00): The Red Deer Victim Services unit provide victims of a crime, misfortune or tragedy are helped by providing support (including financial), information and referrals. Support is provided through home visit(s), office visit(s), phone contact(s) and court accompaniment. This donation will help to provide comfort items for victims.
Community Grants Winter 2025
Red Deer Community Band Society-formerly the Red Deer Royals- $3,000.00: They are raising
funds for new uniforms. They have approx. 100 members, and uniforms are approx. $1,500.00
each.
The Central Alberta Regional (Rotary) Science Fair- $2,500: In conjunction with the other Rotary Clubs in Red Deer, we support the promotion of science education and research skills in today's students. Students from Grade 5 to 12 are invited to participate in our fair, and the top 6 students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to participate in the annual Canada Wide Science Fair held in May.
The Sendero Centre (formerly the CASAC)- $7,000.00: This is for education for grades K-12 in regard to the prevention of various forms of violence and harassment including sexual violence.This program is completed in schools and the request from schools is growing.
Red Deer Action Group- $2,500.00: They provide bus passes for people with disabilities, the elderly, and the disadvantaged so they can attend appointments and events.
Red Deer Festival of Performing Arts- $3,500.00: Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts (formerly known as the Kiwanis Music Festival) has grown to become one of the most significant annual cultural events in Central Alberta. With a focus on performance and education for youth, it is estimated that some 200,000 performers have participated since the Festival began in1964.
YMCA Northside-$3,500.00: This donation is support the Free Food Friday Program. They feed up to 90 youth supper on Friday night. This program has a great impact on the community which is seen and felt locally.
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter- $10,000.00: This donation is to support their Outfitting our New Shelter Campaign. This is a $2M campaign to furnish their new space.
Red Deer Community Band Society-formerly the Red Deer Royals- $3,000.00: They are raising
funds for new uniforms. They have approx. 100 members, and uniforms are approx. $1,500.00
each.
The Central Alberta Regional (Rotary) Science Fair- $2,500: In conjunction with the other Rotary Clubs in Red Deer, we support the promotion of science education and research skills in today's students. Students from Grade 5 to 12 are invited to participate in our fair, and the top 6 students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to participate in the annual Canada Wide Science Fair held in May.
The Sendero Centre (formerly the CASAC)- $7,000.00: This is for education for grades K-12 in regard to the prevention of various forms of violence and harassment including sexual violence.This program is completed in schools and the request from schools is growing.
Red Deer Action Group- $2,500.00: They provide bus passes for people with disabilities, the elderly, and the disadvantaged so they can attend appointments and events.
Red Deer Festival of Performing Arts- $3,500.00: Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts (formerly known as the Kiwanis Music Festival) has grown to become one of the most significant annual cultural events in Central Alberta. With a focus on performance and education for youth, it is estimated that some 200,000 performers have participated since the Festival began in1964.
YMCA Northside-$3,500.00: This donation is support the Free Food Friday Program. They feed up to 90 youth supper on Friday night. This program has a great impact on the community which is seen and felt locally.
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter- $10,000.00: This donation is to support their Outfitting our New Shelter Campaign. This is a $2M campaign to furnish their new space.
Community Grants Spring 2025
Bethany Care Foundation - $5,000.00: This is for an arts program for the seniors who are residents. The program is run by youth volunteers as a great opportunity for young and old and to bring the two together
Between Friends - $5,000.00: Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong. This gift is to support Camp Bonaventure which serves youth ages 5-17 with disabilities at their Red Deer camp.
Red Deer Arts Council - $5,000.00: The Red Deer Arts Council is a non-profit organization that inspires, supports, and stimulates arts and culture through education, advocacy, and programming. This gift is to support a music program at the twice/week camp.
Afro Caribbean Centre - $5,000.00: These funds will support the 3rd Annual Festival running August 9-10 in Red Deer. This event has good attendance and brings the community together in appreciation and celebration of the many African cultures which call our region home.
Red Deer Symphony - $5,000.00: The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is a community-oriented professional performing arts leader dedicated to engaging, educating, and inspiring Central Alberta through music. These funds will go towards assisting them with improving their website and improved ability to accept payments online.
Bethany Care Foundation - $5,000.00: This is for an arts program for the seniors who are residents. The program is run by youth volunteers as a great opportunity for young and old and to bring the two together
Between Friends - $5,000.00: Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong. This gift is to support Camp Bonaventure which serves youth ages 5-17 with disabilities at their Red Deer camp.
Red Deer Arts Council - $5,000.00: The Red Deer Arts Council is a non-profit organization that inspires, supports, and stimulates arts and culture through education, advocacy, and programming. This gift is to support a music program at the twice/week camp.
Afro Caribbean Centre - $5,000.00: These funds will support the 3rd Annual Festival running August 9-10 in Red Deer. This event has good attendance and brings the community together in appreciation and celebration of the many African cultures which call our region home.
Red Deer Symphony - $5,000.00: The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is a community-oriented professional performing arts leader dedicated to engaging, educating, and inspiring Central Alberta through music. These funds will go towards assisting them with improving their website and improved ability to accept payments online.
Total Local Contributions for the 2024 – 2025 Rotary Year: $99,500.00