Clovernook Center for the Blind

Name of Non-Profit Organization *

Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Organization's website

http://www.clovernook.org

Federal Tax ID Number *

31-0584310

Address *

Your Name *

Jessica Salyers

Your Title *

Manager of Development & Media Relations

Contact email address *

jsalyers@clovernook.org

Contact Phone Number

(513) 728-6216

What is the mission of your organization?

To empower people who are blind and visually impaired to be self-sufficient and full participants in their communities.

Which social causes does your agency address through its programming?
(Check all that apply) *

• Arts
• Children & Youth
• Disability Issues
• Education
• Family & Parenting
• Job Training / Workplace Issues
• Seniors & Retirement

Any other categories (not listed above) that your agency addresses?

Human Services

Most schools have between $1000 and $1500 to grant. How could your organization use a grant of this size? *

Clovernook Center would use a grant of $1,000 (or $1,500) for our Guide Dog Program, which helps to cover the costs associated with owning and caring for a guide dog. In the past, this program has assisted individuals who are blind or visually impaired with emergency vet bills, grooming expenses, dog food, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, etc. Any pet owner understands the financial stress an animal can place on an individual’s pocket book. The effect is even greater for an individual who may or may not have a job but who must keep this pet for their own safety and mobility. Many of the individuals who have received assistance from the Guide Dog Program are out of work or living check to check and cannot afford to keep up with grooming, emergency vet bills, etc.

Any other comments you would like to share with the students who might be reviewing your request?

Clovernook Center's existing Guide Dog Fund is down to roughly $300. Our consumers and employees would benefit greatly from a grant to raise the balance of funds available for emergency assistance and we would be grateful for any amount. Thank you for your consideration!

Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for high school students?

Yes

List possible volunteer opportunities -or- a link to where they can be found on the web.

http://www.clovernook.org/volunteer.php

Volunteer coordinator

Christine Sevindik

Volunteer coordinator's email address

csevindik@clovernook.org

Volunteer coordinator's phone number

(513) 728-6261