Youth and Vocational Committee

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge Youth and Vocational Committee provides opportunities to youth in our community through its continued support of existing programs and scholarships, as well as occasionally supporting carefully curated one-time benefits to deserving youth in need. The committee also assists with funding for vocational costs for individuals on an assessed basis.

Uxbridge Youth Centre

The Uxbridge Youth Centre (UYC) offers a variety of programs to youth ages 11 and up. The dedicated space, in the Uxbridge Seniors Centre, is a community hub for students needing a safe, comfortable, social space that is both positive and inclusive. The UYC offers volunteer opportunities to students in need of fulfilling their high school volunteer hours. The Rotary Club of Uxbridge is a proud supporter of the Uxbridge Youth Centre and the much-needed programs it provides to our community. 

Adventure in Citizenship

Leadership comes in many forms. Students of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Each year, an interested Grade 11 student within the community is identified and given the opportunity to go to Ottawa to experience first-hand the workings of our federal government and to learn how our legislature functions. 

Precious Minds

Precious Minds supports children, youth, and adults with developmental challenges. Through carefully crafted programming, these individuals are encouraged to reach their potential. Programs help participants develop skills for life, and offer families some support as they navigate the unique challenges facing their loved ones. Our club members are ongoing supporters of Precious Minds. Our contributions serve to maintain and grow Precious Minds’ library resources for both participants and their caregivers. 

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge has been an annual supporter of our local Canadian Tire Jumpstart program since its inception. The Jumpstart program provides funding for local youth to participate in sports and other activities within the community that they could not otherwise afford.

Partners in Service

Partners in Service represents the coordination of the Rotary Club of Uxbridge with other area Rotary Clubs and service groups, to assist with the purchase of items pertaining to the medical, physical, vocational or independent living needs of vetted individuals in Durham Region. All the partnering service groups share the cost of items. These items include, but are not limited to: lifts, wheel chairs, hospital beds, helmets, etc. By joining forces with likeminded community organizations, disabled youth may receive medical assistance that would otherwise be cost prohibitive to a single organization. 

 

Literacy Programs

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge supports several community-based literacy programs, including Durham Region’s Battle of the Books, through the Uxbridge Public Library; the Be Reading Program, which provides parents with Literacy resources necessary for e-learning;  and various youth initiatives run by Blue Heron Books.  

Uxbridge Secondary School Commencement Awards

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge Service Above Self award is bestowed upon a deserving Uxbridge Secondary School student during Commencement. The $1,000 award is given to a student who has shown considerable involvement in many activities in and around the community.

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge Durham College Scholarship of $1,000 is given to an Uxbridge Secondary School student who plans to attend Durham College in a program that directly relates to one of Rotary International’s seven areas of focus:

  • Peacebuilding and conflict prevention.

  • Disease prevention and treatment.

  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene.

  • Maternal and child health.

  • Basic education and literacy.

  • Community economic development.

  • Supporting the environment.

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge awards a scholarship for a graduating student pursuing Environmental Studies/Science at the post-secondary level, as well as a scholarship for a graduating student pursing post-secondary education in the Trades.

WindReach Farm

Though its support of WindReach Farm, the Rotary Club of Uxbridge provides enjoyable outdoor enrichment opportunities with a focus on nature, farming and recreation, to persons of all ages with special needs and/or physical challenges and their friends and families. 

DFRFR (Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources)

Funding is provided for both educational and activity-based resources for children of local farming families during the busy summer months. 

Pump Park/Skate Park

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge has been instrumental in the creation of these two popular and well-used resources and continues to assist in the development and improvement of both parks.

Durham College Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE)

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge has contributed funds, along with many other Rotary Clubs in Durham Region, to the development of the Rotary Global classroom, which is located in the new Centre for Collaborative Education at Durham College.

Elgin Park Accessible Playground

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge supported the Uxbridge Lions Club with their project to design and build an accessible playground within the grounds of our beautiful Elgin Park.

Teacher Mentors Abroad

The Rotary Club of Uxbridge helps to fund the costs of materials and resources that are used by Ontario teachers who mentor teachers in developing countries. The focus of the train-the-trainer approach is to improve their instructional practices and the achievement of the students. 

Ontario Tech University Family Scholarship

Our club honours the events in our club members’ lives by making donations in their name to Ontario Tech for future scholarships.