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Civitan places major emphasis on projects, which assist people with developmental disabilities. Civitan is the leading service organization in funding and volunteering at local, regional, and state or provincial Special Olympics Games. Tens of thousands of Civitans annually volunteer their time to this worthy cause. Working through their clubs, Civitans seek out community needs and then work to fulfill them. Projects are selected at the local club level–each club determines its own projects and programs. This way each club is uniquely responsive to its community. Civitans are involved in many areas of need in the communities that they live. From Youth programs such as the Civitan Youth Leadership & Diversity Conference and Junior Civitan Clubs to Projects for senior citizens and low income families. Civitans are there.
Click on the Tabs above to see the projects that Michigan Area Civitans support.
Michigan Area Projects include:
Camp Civitan
A four-day camping experience for persons with mild to moderate mental impairments ages 13 to 50+.
Big Heart Banquet
Civitans honor Special Olympics volunteer coaches from across Michigan at an annual banquet. A Civitan Coach of the Year is selected to represent the best in coaching.
Big Cash Raffle
Civitans sell tickets for the annual Civitan Big Cash Raffle. Over 50 prizes are awarded ranging from $50-$6,000. The odds are on the winners side to double their money! Profits go to fund Camp Civitan.
C.H.I.P.P.
The Civitan Handicapped Intervention and Prevention Program (C.H.I.P.P.) is designed to encompass the many service projects of state-wide Civitan clubs benefiting the handicapped. Clubs raise money to provide educational, entertainment, recreational and athletic programs, materials and learning aids for handicapped and developmentally disabled citizens.
Michigan District Civitan Foundation
The Michigan Area Foundation is entirely dedicated to making a better life for mentally and physically impaired persons. The Foundation may award grants to specific projects for impaired citizens and scholarships to eligible college students majoring in social service or special education programs. Individuals and groups may make donations to the Foundation by contacting Russ Jacobson at russj@modempool.com.
