The 2020 TNOTA Philanthropy Vote is now Open! Please read over each candidate's description and cast your vote via the link at the bottom of the page.
Philanthropy Name: The Koinonia Foundation
Description of Philanthropy:
The Koinonia Foundation began in order to support Camp Koinonia and the associated weekend camps. Camp Koinonia is a week long camp for people ages 7-21 with disabilities put on by the Therapeutic Recreation department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Counselors are paired on a one-to-one ratio with a camper for the duration of the week. Campers get to participate in activities such as horseback riding, canoeing, ropes courses, arts and crafts, yoga, and many more. There are also special events every night, for example and everyone's favorite being the dance. The best part about Camp Koinonia are the unique bonds that are formed there that have a lasting impact on both the campers and counselors. I, a current OT student at UTHSC, volunteered with this camp for 4 years and I credit it on providing me and many other current, future, and past OT students with important background knowledge on working with people with disabilities. The foundation later expanded to provide monthly programming to adults ages 21+ with recreational and community based activities. Some of these activities include dinner and a movie, trips to the aquarium, holiday parties, and even special weekend camps. With the cancellation of Camp Koinonia 2020 and suspension of the monthly programming due to COVID-19, I believe this foundation could really use some support.
Website:
www.kftn.org
Philanthropy Name: Luke 14 Ministries
Description of Philanthropy:
A non-profit based in East Tennessee purposed to bring hope to families affected by disability through annual family summer camps, community parties (Luke 14 Parties), wheelchair distributions to Kenya, and orphanage support in Nigeria.
Website:
www.luke14ministries.net
Philanthropy Name: TSU Tiger Community Rehab Clinic
Description of Philanthropy:
Pro bono OT and PT clinic providing free services to the uninsured, underinsured, and underserved in Nashville.
The TSU Tiger Community Rehab Clinic has not been able to open this fall due to the pandemic, but is continuing fundraising efforts to prepare for re-opening when possible. Please see the flyer below for a yummy way to support the clinic! The clinic is also in need of green theraband, a water cooler, and cups for the water cooler. If you are able to donate any of these supplies, please contact Morgan Booth, OTS at [email protected]. Website:
Facebook.com/tsutigerclinic
Philanthropy Name: Reinbow Riding Academy
Description of Philanthropy:
ReinBow Riding Academy is a place of promise, where riders of varying abilities receive innovative therapy while riding a horse (hippotherapy). The program is free of charge to all riders!
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/ReinbowRidingAcademy/
Philanthropy Name: Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center
Description of Philanthropy:
The UTHSC Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center (RKSTC) is a student-run pro bono clinic. We serve underinsured and uninsured children from birth to 18 years. Occupational therapy (OT) services are provided by students with the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Services provided include consultation, evaluation, individual treatment, and parent/family education. The mission of RKSTC is to educate future practitioners, and to empower underserved families through the provision of educational and healthcare services.
Website:
https://uthsc.edu/health-professions/occupational-therapy/rachel-kay-stevens/index.php
Philanthropy Name: Operation Supply Drop
Description of Philanthropy:
The OSD Ecosystem is always at the core of what we do. Always at work, ensuring service-members, veterans and their families have support services that are relevant to their evolving needs over time and sustainable for a family unit to thrive. Social Connectivity Working together with our fellow community members OSD creates and nurtures an environment with the goal to improve our local communities and assist veterans as they transition to civilian life. Professional Development OSD is uniquely positioned to support veterans one of the greatest challenges faced by today’s military: Transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian Life. OSD’s Ecosystem allows veterans and their community to connect with one another with the right resources to ensure successful integration. Community Service The call to service doesn’t end when you hang up your uniform. OSD understands this call and this drive. Linking our members with local community initiatives, OSD has partners around the United States to allow veterans and service members to answer a new call to service, while getting to know the members of their new communities
Website:
https://weareosd.org
Philanthropy Name: Disabled American Veterans
Description of Philanthropy:
Improve the welfare of our disabled veterans.
Website:
DAV.org
Philanthropy Name: High Hopes Development Center
Description of Philanthropy:
High Hopes Development Center was established in 1984 by five Middle Tennessee families who recognized their children's needs were not being met in local preschools. Each of these families had a child with a special need or chronic disease and they found themselves driving to several locations weekly to receive all of the therapy services needed. These visionaries were determined to create a place where their children's needs could be met, both academically and therapeutically, and where their children would be educated among their typically-developing peers.
Website:
https://www.highhopesforkids.org
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