In 2004-2005, the Abbotsford Rotary Club provided a grant to the Spa Park Primary School in Warmbaths, South Africa. The school is located in a poor and disadvantaged community with an enrolment of 610 students and 10 educators. This grant was used to provide the school with necessary sport equipment and educational aids. This project was co-funded by the Rotary Club of Warmbaths who have already contributed enormously to the improvement of the school.
Nhan Hoa School in Vietnam Project
In 2003, the Abbotsford Rotary Club provided a grant to the Nhan Hoa School for the Handicapped in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This grant was used to provide computer and vocational training equipment. In Vietnam, where discrimination against the handicapped is rampant, these students are trained and are now able to become self-sufficient to help support their families and community. Today an average of 35 students complete this training offered every semester.
The Coin-Spiracy Project
Provided $20,000 in financial support to assist the Kind Acts of BC in producing their 2003-2004 video, to engage schools and youth groups in creating positive global change.
Rotary Stadium
Rotary Stadium, a $3,000,000 sports and entertainment facility.
Rotary House
Capital funding of Rotary House, a learning facility for mentally and physically challenged pre-school children.
Abbotsford/Matsqui Impact Society
Financial support of $50,000 to the Abbotsford/Matsqui Impact Society, a peer counseling substance abuse program.
Rotary Bursary Fund
Creation of perpetual Rotary Bursary fund of $230,000 for graduates of public and private education institutions within Abbotsford.
Tin Can Compactor
Donation of $11,000 to Community Services for the acquisition of a new tin can compactor.
Operation Eyesight
Participation every year in Operation Eyesight International, a program for cataract operations in India.
Hospital Equipment
Provision of more than 50 containers of hospital equipment and books to countries where people are in need.
MSA Hospital
Provision of laproscopic equipment to the MSA Hospital.
Search and Rescue
Provision of a boat for Fraser Valley Search and Rescue .
Abbotsford Hospice Society
A three-year commitment to the Abbotsford Hospice Society to assist in retiring their mortgage up to $200,000.
MCC Recycling Truck
Donation of $12,000 to MCC for purchase of a recycling truck.
The Black Book
Publication of the Black Book, a resource book to help youth in our community.
