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Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Posted Jun 14th, 2024 in Donor Stories, Funds, Homelessness, Housing Crisis, Housing Heroes, In the News, Media Releases, News & Updates

The Rotary Club of St. Catharines, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, has made a historic donation of $500,000 to address the community's need for affordable housing. Partnering with the Niagara Community Foundation and Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, they have established the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Bethlehem Housing & Support Services Rent Stabilization Fund. This endowment fund will support the Housing Affordability Assistance program (HAAP), which helps low-income fam...

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Apple Papa Van Schaik Family Fund

Apple Papa Van Schaik Family Fund

Posted Jan 10th, 2024 in Funds

The Apple Papa Van Schaik Family Fund honours the memory of Fred Van Schaik who generously donated food from his business to the less fortunate and most vulnerable in our community.

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Gloria Rooney Education Support Fund

Gloria Rooney Education Support Fund

Posted Apr 20th, 2017 in Funds

Established in 1993, the Gloria Rooney Scholarship fund honours the memory and social activism of Gloria Rooney who had a lengthy dedication to supporting individuals in need and community grass roots causes.

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Henk Zwart Memorial Fund

Henk Zwart Memorial Fund

Posted Apr 20th, 2017 in Funds

The Henk Zwart Memorial Fund was established in 1990 to provide financial support to residents living at Bethlehem Place who require external therapeutic services but cannot afford to do so. Henk's family established the fund after his sudden passing as a way of honouring his legacy of compassion and quiet caring for others.

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