Hazel Fund
The Hazel Fund was established by friends and admirers of a very
special woman named Hazel. She was a consumer, advisor and volunteer of
several community services and she had a dream of finding ways to help
women overcome barriers related to violence and abuse and pursue their
dreams. Hazel died in 1996, after a long struggle with breast cancer.
The Hazel Fund was created with a gift of $7,000 from the
Peterborough Children’s Services Group, which wound down its operations
in 1997. The YWCA continues to raise funds so that Hazel's
legacy can go on.
Learn more about
Hazel
When to Apply
The deadline for applications is March
15, 2012.
Applicants will be notified of the
outcome by May 15, 2012.
Who Can Apply?
In keeping with the purpose of this fund,
three $1000 Education Awards will be awarded as
a one-time grant to women who:
• have experienced
barriers related to violence and abuse;
• are residents of
Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes or Haliburton Counties; and
• are furthering their formal or informal education.
*Note: Women from rural areas will be given special consideration for
this award.
These funds may be applied to books, tuition, university/college
applications, conferences/workshops, courses, leadership training, and
transportation.
Please ensure that you complete Part A
and Part B of the application form, including your signature and date at
the end.
2. Attach two
letters of support.
Letters should be written by someone in
the community who can attest to your situation and your need for the
award. Tip: Consider asking a staff person from an agency or social
services, your doctor, lawyer, teacher, counsellor or religious leader.
If you have been connected with the YWCA, you can also ask a YWCA staff
member of volunteer. It may be helpful to share the application with the
person(s) you are approaching for a letter of support.
*Please be aware that these individuals will be contacted.
Additional letters of support from
friends or family members are also welcome.
3. Submit your Application Form and letters of support to:
YWCA Peterborough, Victoria &
Haliburton
216 Simcoe St., Peterborough, Ontario,
K9H 2H7
FAX: (705) 745-4654
EMAIL:
jgarvin@ywcapeterborough.org
Attn: Julie Garvin
Additional Information
If you are the successful
candidate you will be required to supply proof of registration in a
formal/informal education program (or other equivalent documentation).
Need Some Help?
Call the YWCA: (705) 743-3526 or (705)
743-4015 (TTY) in Peterborough, or (705) 286-1942 in Haliburton and someone would be happy to answer your
questions or help you to complete the application.
Concerned about
confidentiality?
All applications will be treated as
confidential. See the application form for more details.
