Civitan Foundation Case Study

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On a recent Saturday morning in May, Boy Scouts from Troop 11 in Cave Creek arrived at the Civitan Village in Phoenix to remove a decaying wood patio, which is being replaced with a cement one. In a just a few short hours, heavy cement pots were moved and the platform structure was cut-up and thrown into a large trash container where it was hauled off by the city. From June through early August, teenage volunteers spend a week at Camp Civitan in Williams helping camp staff with nearly 50 disabled campers who attend the camp for the socialization, recreation and adventure. Members of organizations, such as the Fraternal Order of Eagles, do odd jobs, run crucial errands, and make deliveries of food for our commercial kitchen. And then, there are donors who provide financial support or materials and supplies. A few weeks ago, we received yoga mats from strangers who read an article that we were in need. One gentleman …show more content…

In 1968, thanks to community volunteers, donors, and a dream, Camp Civitan was created to provide a unique camp for children and adults living with disabilities. Today, the Civitan Foundation has grown to include the Civitan Village which provides vocational training, music, culinary and catering services, arts, drama, yoga classes and more. Flerish Design and Resale, located at 12625 N. Cave Creek Road is a thrift store where the members learn retail skills and earn an income. Sales from the store benefit the programs and services of Civitan. Other services offered by Civitan include a respite house for families, and Home and Community Based Services which provides individualized services to families and caregivers with loved ones with special needs living at home. In addition, Civitan offers day-treatment services in the towns of Williams and Maricopa, as well as a boutique thrift store called Civitan on 66 in

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