Since its beginning in 2003, the KV OLD BOYS has been guided by an unassuming principle: making a good community better.


Over the years the KV OLD BOYS has focused its energies on assisting individuals, families and organizations-in-need within the community.


Fundraising undertakings have been varied. Looking back it is interesting to note the activities the group involved itself in order to raise funds:


  •   Bagging groceries
  •   BBQ raffle
  •   Baby barn raffles
  •   Putting on breakfasts and luncheons
  •   Country & Western Show
  •   Movies-in-the-park
  •   Grocery raffle
  •   Collecting redeemable containers
  •   Hot chocolate at Christmas Parade
  •   Pictures with Santa
  •   Silent auction
  •   Yard sales


Since one hundred percent of all funds raised are returned to the community, the following provides a snapshot of where dollars have been expended.


2003-4 Purchased eyeglasses, made donations to the Hampton Food Basket, Hospice Saint John, KV Food Basket, Sussex Food Basket, provided a dying wish to a terminally ill student, and provided financial assistance to a person with ALS. (Total: $4,552.80)


2004-5   Provided manpower and financial aid towards the construction of a memorial garden, made donations to the Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group, the Cardiovascular Health & Wellness Centre, Cherry Brook Zoo and KV Housing. Financial assistance was also provided two individuals. (Total: $5,615.56)


2005-6  Donations were made to Community Food Basket of Saint John, Deacon�s Cupboard, Hospice of Saint John and Romero House Soup Kitchen. In addition, financial assistance was provided to several individuals and/or families. (Total: $7,529.06)


2006-7   Donations were made to Quispamsis Elementary School, Community Food Basket of Saint John, Deacon�s Cupboard, Hampton Food Basket, KV Food Basket, River Valley Search and Rescue and Romero House Soup Kitchen. Financial assistance was also provided to several individuals and/or families. (Total: 13,417.80)



2008-9  Donations were made to Coverdale Centre for Women, Dr. A. T. Leatherbarrow School, Hampton Food Basket, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Kv Food Basket, L�Arche Saint John, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Quispamsis Elementary School, Romero House Soup Kitchen, Second Stage Safe Haven and  Neonatal Unit � SJRH. Financial assistance was also provided to several individuals and/or families. (Total: $17,393.90)

 

2009-10 Donations were made to Hestia House, Rothesay Nursery School, Palliative Care � SJRH and Sophia Recovery Centre. Financial assistance was also provided to several individuals and/or families. (Total: $15,540.14)

 

2010-11 Donations were made to Community Food Basket of Saint John, Deacon�s Cupboard, Hampton Food Basket, Hospice of Saint John, KV Food Basket and  Romero House Soup Kitchen. Financial assistance was also provided to several individuals and/or families. (Total: $14,318.16)

 

2011-12 Donations were made to Physio Rehab Unit � SJRH, Winslow Street Special Care Home, Fairvale Elementary school, First Steps Housing, Community Food Basket of Saint John and the Sophia Recovery Centre. In November the group constructed a deck and 50' ramp for a gentleman in Quispamsis. In addition, financial assistance was provided to a young woman to assist with the purchase of medication, a young man so he could attend Rotary Camp and  a family having difficulty paying their power bill. (Total: $14,631.34)

 

2012-13 Thus far (as of May 15, 2013), donation was made to the River Valley Search and Rescue, five area food baskets, purchased materials and constructed a ramp/deck in Loch Lomond, assisted a person in need of major dental work, replaced a roof,  assisted two families with power bill payments, Outflow (Saint John), Rotary Camp, Safe Harbour, assistance to a family to go to Montreal for medical consultation. (Total: 18,429.31)

 


July 2013 - March 31, 2014 -:- Assisted family with medical problems; constructed ramp; donation to Hospice Saint John; Assisted a young man who required a heart transplant; constructed a ramp; assistedOutflow; provided financial assistance to Romero House; helpt a young man attend summer camp; and others. (TOTAL: $22,085.28)


April 1, 2014 -March 31, 2015 -:- Constructed a deck and installed porch-lift; paid several power bills to prevent disconnection; assisted family so they could take their child to the IWK; assisted a disabled man to travel to Halifax for medical reasons; prepared meals for Outflow; financial support to Romero House; helped a family relocate their mobile home (they would otherwise have lost it); financial support to Safe Harbour; helped a mother with medical problems pay her power bill; and others. (TOTAL: $28,283.11)

 

And, involvement in the community goes beyond monetary donations � we get involved!