Kiwanis EC&C & CNIB:
Champions for Children with Vision Loss
2009-2010 Partnership Program
CNIB & KIWANIS- OUR HISTORY
The relationship between Kiwanis EC&C and CNIB began approximately three years ago. In Sarnia, Ontario when the Seaway Kiwanis Club made its first $1,000 gift in support of young Children with vision loss, today, $40,000 and growing has been generously donated by clubs and Individual Kiwanis members in EC&C and clubs in Western and Northwest districts have begun
To adopt the CNIB Early Intervention Program as their YCPO project of choice.
Kiwanis and CCB Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Providing Vital Services to Children with Vision Loss
Gary Levine, Governorand Paul Toussaint, Governor Electof the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District of Kiwanis International are very pleased to sign the Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the partnership between the Caribbean Council for the Blind (CCB) in association with the Foundation for Eye Care in the Caribbean with the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District of Kiwanis International.
The signing of the partnership agreement took place on February 5, 2010 at our Mid Winter Conference held in Montego Bay Jamaica. The Partnership between these two international organizations has contributed to the support for children with vision loss and blindness. Through this partnership, CCB/Eye Care of the Caribbean is committed to the global initiative of “education for all”. We are making a commitment to the delivery of specialized support to children betweenbirth and age six via early intervention services. Furthermore we are dedicated to changing the world “One Child and One Community at a Time.”Through this partnership, both international organizations promote and recognize the work of the CCB/Eye Care Caribbean through its early intervention program in accordance with the CCB/Eye Care Caribbean donor recognition guidelines. Arvel L Grant, Chief Executive Officer of the CCB/Eye Care of the Caribbean signed this partnership on January 22, 2010 making it the first of its kind between Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District of Kiwanis Internationaland in an Agreement with Caribbean Council for Blind and Foundation for Eye Care in the Caribbean.
It is the hope that through this partnership, children in the Caribbean will have the opportunity to have eye care.Kiwanis clubs across the Caribbean can donate money through their “Young Children Priority One” initiative. As this partnership moves forward we hope that the much needed support for children with vision loss and blindness will be assisted by the dedicated support from both of theseInternationalorganizations.
On behalf of Governor Gary and members of the Board of Trustees we are in an agreement with the CCB/Eye Care of the Caribbean with respect to the provision of such a program for children throughout the Caribbean.
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For More information contact
Don Burnard
Chair CNIB/CCB Early Invention program.
Lt. Governor Division 3 EC&C District
Cell Phone 519-490-0316 |
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KIWANIS IS PROUD TO BE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CNIB.
Part of our partnership is a Braille ruler with the CNIB and EC&C, has been distributed to
- Schools
- Healthcare Conferences
- Conventions attended by CNIB Staff and Volunteers
- Doctors Offices
Champions for Children with Vision Loss
There is little doubt that CNIB and Kiwanis are leaders – in vision health and vision loss support and in community service. On our own, we accomplish so much. Now just imagine what we could do together!
CNIB greatly appreciates having the opportunity to work with Kiwanis and together, we can indeed change the world one child, one community at a time.
Volunteer Opportunities for Kiwanis
CNIB is active in every region of the country, with over 10,000 volunteers working in offices and often traveling to provide support to people with vision loss in their homes and in rural communities.
How can you help?
A wide variety of essential and fulfilling positions are available for people who are interested in volunteering. Opportunities range from simple projects requiring only several hours of time such as selling Crocus Plants (Focus on Crocus Campaign) and Door-to-Door canvassing, to very involved, long-term commitments such as narrating talking books for the CNIB Library or participating in a Friendly Visitor Program.
Volunteer Today!
Quite simply, without volunteers, there would be no CNIB, so we encourage you to get involved today! Opportunities vary depending on the province and community in which you live. To learn more about how you can help in your community, please contact:
Ontario:
Lindsay McLean
416-486-2500 ext. 7729
lindsay.mclean@cnib.ca
Quebec:
Dorothee Janet
514-934-4622 ext 245
dorothee.janet@cnib.ca
Newfoundland & Labrador:
Carmelita Joy-Bolger
709-754-1180
carmelita.joy-bolger@cnib.ca
New Brunswick:
Cathy Schlichter
506-861-0261
cathy.schlichter@cnib.ca
Nova Scotia & PEI:
Toni Croft
902-453-1480 ext. 227
toni.croft@cnib.ca
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