https://www.ontchildfound.org/donations daily 0.75 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604416718277-ASYU20GKFYLFHT8OFCXH/Image-Container_Giving_1.png Donations Ontario Children’s Foundation (OCF) provides very targeted monies each year to help alleviate these issues. Over $200,000 is invested annually in assisting hundreds of Ontario County’s children experiencing these specific critical, urgent, or special care needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604416809286-GI5DNSL8WIXXGERYN65L/Image-Container_Giving_2.png Donations Thanks to its donor base, along with wise money management, OCF has invested over $2.5 million in the past ten years alone. From receiving zero per cent interest college loans, to support for camps and daycare programs serving children countywide, along with relief from a variety of medical needs, children have found support from OCF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604416850540-FABV0Y8WF2XU02KQGDRN/Image-Container_Giving_3.png Donations Our thirty-three trustees and managers are dedicated volunteers who donate countless hours each year. Many have been working with OCF for over 20 years. Along with zero paid staff, no funds are spent on office space, and OCF receives NO governmental funding. https://www.ontchildfound.org/home daily 1.0 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607368247826-TRJ3G582UVVEJBG6PWZU/Homepage_Icons_Special-Projects.png Home - Special Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607368857566-5RE8DEWZA7HAC9DVFPDD/Homepage_Icons_Donations.png Home - Donations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607368517442-VU0N01V1D09UJOPNWKUA/Homepage_Icons_Education.png Home - Education Loans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607369141109-MAJEFQIFDJYR5CE6YMP3/Homepage_Icons_About.png Home - About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607368421113-Q3S86GUEP08C6CXY8FCO/Homepage_Icons_Health.png Home - Health https://www.ontchildfound.org/education-loans daily 0.75 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607462856907-SU8O9H87WGZL6VHJ4VPN/Education_Icons_Vocational.png Education Loans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607462630897-9TLFF0TMXC18MAROHVS1/Education_Icons_HigherEd.png Education Loans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1607462870825-6DD1ZRVP74HJEFF68KPK/Education_Icons_Grants.png Education Loans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604079788896-MPMODGSVK7APM91QPJ49/Education_2.png Education Loans - Application Process Each spring, the window to apply for loans is April 1st - May 31st, all applicants (those filing new loan applications, as well as those reapplying) must complete the online application and submit transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor (when applicable). Once the application is complete, the applicant will be contacted for an application review and interview with one of the volunteer committee members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604080224035-IOFKUG11SD6T8LJN32F7/Education_4.png Education Loans - Repayment When repayments are received, all funds are paid forward in the form of new loans to students in need. Loan recipients should contact Lisa Carey at lcarey4500@gmail.com to discuss their loan repayment schedule. Forms of repayment accepted are personal bank checks and money orders. Online Banking with Bill Pay can be created with Ontario Children’s Foundation as the payee, using the student’s last name and first initial as an account number, and set up as “recurring payment”. The payee address is: Ontario Children’s Foundation PO Box 82 Canandaigua, NY 14424 A final option is if the applicant is a Canandaigua National Bank customer, an online recurring payment account can be created to automatically transfer funds from the applicant to OCF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604079378197-ZSOWAQ9S29JSMLNHMYAW/Education_1+copy.png Education Loans - Loan Eligibility The Education Committee serves individuals who are Ontario County residents who wish to attend a higher education institution. Students applying must demonstrate financial need and be under 21 years of age. Students must complete the application process and submit all necessary financial documentation. 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Applicants are quickly notified of decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1604411451007-5R0S4USXKJ2A2DA3LBT4/Image-Container_SP_Application.png Special Projects - Application Process Referrals are accepted only from school or agent professionals serving children. These professionals would include school nurses, guidance counselors, social workers, teachers, and administrators. Additionally, therapists, clinicians, and other mental health providers, along with others, may also make referrals. 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All requests must come through an advocate who verifies that there exists a financial need (e.g. child qualifies for free or reduced lunch at school). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b0e4bfc1e4f1437421227/1611858997587-Q4CURUX61NZGZJEE6DVY/Image-Container_Health-funds+copy.png Health - Approval & Distribution of Funds The advocate is responsible for contacting the provider and letting them know that the Foundation will pay for the requested service. The advocate provides the Health Committee Chairperson’s address to the provider for billing purposes. The provider of the medical service mails approved bills to: Ontario Children's Foundation c/o Mary Brady 4140 County Road 16 Canandaigua, NY 14424 After verifying that the bill is for an approved expense, the chairperson forwards it to the treasurer. 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