www.EndPolioNow.org
Although polio cases are down 99% worldwide from 350,000 cases in 1988 to 223 cases — an all-time low — in 2012, our work is still not finished.
THE RISK
Lack of funding will decrease immunization rates in polio-affected countries. Until polio is eradicated everywhere, no unvaccinated child is safe anywhere. If polio rebounds, more than 200,000 children worldwide could be paralyzed each year within a decade.
THE CHALLENGE
2013-18 Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan (polioeradication.org)
• Estimated cost: US$5.5 billion
• Funding commitments: US$4 billion
• Funding gap (if commitments are met): US$1.5 billion
THE SOLUTION
Secure support from governments, nongovernmental organizations, corporations, and the public to fully fund the polio endgame plan.
The Taste of Shawnee was created with one goal in mind,
coming together as a community to share
great food for a great cause.
Funds raised will benefit:
End Polio Now
Circle of Hope NICU Foundation
Shawnee Rotary Club Foundation
Shawnee Community Services
Please read about these great causes below:
www.CircleOfHopeOP.wordpress.com
Foundation Goals
To provide NICU family support through interactive programs such as parent-to-parent, bereavement services and meal support services.
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To promote a better understanding of the principles of family centered healthcare as well as the services and policies of OPRMC for NICU patients, families and staff.
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To be active consultants with regard to decisions and plans that effect OPRMC NICU patients, their families and staff.
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To strive to continually improve the facilities available to OPRMC NICU patients and families.
What We Do
Our mission is to support and strengthen families by providing services that contribute to the emotional, social and financial health and vitality of parents while their babies are in the NICU at Overland Park Regional Medical Center (OPRMC).
Your valued contributions and donations will go towards the purchase of:
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Care packages
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Gas cards for parents and families
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Parent enrichment materials
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Meals and pizza nights for NICU parents
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Developmental toys for NICU patients
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Activities for NICU siblings
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Supporting the annual NICU reunion
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And much, much more!
The Mission
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Grants
The Rotary Club of Shawnee’s Foundation supports grants in the following categories:
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families in need, including child health and education;
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natural disasters; and
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international projects in conjunction with Rotary International.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
2015 Grant Recipients (ranging from $250-$12,000)
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Circle of Hope
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Newhouse, Inc.
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Money Talk Financial Foundation
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KVC Kansas
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K-9 Shawnee Police Department
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SMNW Interact Club
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Rebuilding Together Shawnee
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Campfire Heartland
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Rotary International (Polio Plus, Oncology Center, Chacala, Mexico grant)
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Project CURE
Additional Giving
Each year, the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation awards three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Shawnee. They also support the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund and the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.
In 2015, the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation raised over $13,000 toward the eradication of polio, which was matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Rotary Club of
Shawnee Foundation
Lending a hand to the world
http://www.scsks.org/
What we do:
Shawnee Community Services is a local food pantry and free clothing resource, serving the entire KC metro since 1982. We are a non-governmental organization whose primary support comes from the resale of donated goods along with cash donations from local service clubs, churches, businesses and individuals.
We help through:
Food, clothing, emergency financial assistance for shelter, utilities and health care; and, advocacy. Empowering our clients through education and development of life skills and resource management. Promoting practices that respect all people of the Earth and the Environment with special emphasis on all types of recycling. Actively recognizing the central role that charity plays in society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally & internationally. Wisely utilizing the energy and generosity of volunteers, churches, businesses and other organizations in these efforts.
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Our mission:
We exist to offer a hand up to those in need throughout the Greater Kansas City. We serve our customers with integrity and respect, giving them a hand up and the tools they need to be self-reliant and give back to our communities.
