Special
Inspirations receives donation
FOR THE FREDERICK
NEWS-POST
FREDERICK — Special Inspirations Inc., a
nonprofit organization founded by parents and friends of children with severe
disabilities, recently received a $4,700 donation from the Kiwanis Club of
Suburban Frederick through its donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation of
Frederick County.
The Kiwanis Club of Suburban
Frederick, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a
time, turned to the Community Foundation to establish a donoradvised fund to
carry out its charitable activities with a focus on those relating to children
in Frederick County.
Christine Semon, club
president, says a donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation allows the club
to enjoy the flexibility of maintaining an advisory role in recommending which
charitable purposes or nonprofits to support while the Community Foundation
manages the fund.
“Special inspirations is a
perfect recipient for a contribution from The Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick
Fund,” said Ms. Semon. “The Kiwanis motto is ‘Serving the children of the World’
and what better way is there to be of assistance to those in need right here in
Frederick County than to contribute to Special Inspirations?”
Special Inspirations Inc. offers respite
services that provide immediate help to families seeking a break from the
daunting task of caring for children with acute special needs. It also provides
a resource referral service and makes volunteer “mother’s helpers” available to
assist families with daily chores such as laundry, cleaning, picking up
prescriptions and food shopping.
Special
Inspirations founder Mike Koval, himself a parent of a child with severe
disabilities, says donations to Special Inspirations will help offset the
purchase of special wheelchairs and medical equipment needed for these children.
“We will also use these funds to help families
and caregivers by providing a respite from the intense daily routine of helping
a child with disabilities,” said Mr. Koval.
Contrary to popular belief, insurance companies
do not cover respite services or offer inhome long term nursing care for
children with disabilities, Mr. Koval noted. He said that children with severe
disabilities and their families have great needs and that there is a lack of
resources for them.
“The awe-inspiring efforts
of the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick through The Community Foundation of
Frederick County will have a tremendous impact on these families, especially
during this holiday season,” said Mr. Koval. For more information about Special
Inspirations Inc., visit www.specialinspirations.org.
Contributions to The Kiwanis Club of Suburban
Frederick, or any fund held by The Community Foundation, are accepted at any
time in any amount. Checks may be made payable to and mailed to The Community
Foundation of Frederick County, 312 E. Church St., Frederick MD 21701, with the
specific fund’s name inserted in the check’s memo line. To donate online using
Visa or MasterCard, visit The Community Foundation’s web site at
www.cffredco.org and click on “Contribute” in the upper-right hand corner. All
check or online contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the
law.
A list of Community Foundation funds is
available on the Web site under “Funds” or in the newly released Annual Report,
which can be obtained by calling 301-695-7660.
Community Foundation Director of
Donor Services Lori Herringa, left, presents Special Inspirations Inc. president
Mike Koval a $4,700 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick Fund as
Christine Semon, club president, looks on.
