The Kate Memorial was established in
Spring, 2002 shortly after Kate died on Mt. Bachelor
in a snowboard accident. The Foundation's mission is
to provide financial support to individuals, groups,
and various institutions whose interests and goals align
with Kate's hopes and dreams. The primary focus is to
promote and underwrite a range of activities and education
principally related to outdoor and wilderness exploration
study, observation, preservation, improvement, expansion,
and enhancement.
Click
here for information on how to apply for a Grant...
In just 9 years, the Foundation has been able to provide:
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15 Scholarships to the National Outdoor
Leadership School (NOLS)
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Scholarships to Juniors at the University of
Vermont Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural
Resources
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Yearly grants to Robbins Park,
Schuylkill Nature Center, Riverbend Environmental
Education Center, Parkway School and ReSource |
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64 Scholarships to North Carolina Outward Bound
awareded to both male and female high school student
at Philadelphia Community Academy
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Grants to West Virginia University
for the creation of a new summer wilderness study
course |
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Grants to West Virginia University for the creation
of a new summer wildernesss study course |
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2 sponsored community speaking events featuring
Erik Weihenmayer
in 2004 and Aron
Ralston in 2006. |
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Grant to Wissahickon Charter School for 8th grade
5-day Outward Bound Wilderness Expedition. |
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2011 grants to Sauvie Island Center
in Portland Oregon, Boys & Girls Clubs of
Philadelphia, PA Horticultural Society - Youth Environmental
Stewardship
Project, Green Valleys Association and College Settlement
Camp |
Read more about the grants and letters from the participants
by clicking below
(note there are four charts containing links)...
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In Honor and Memory
of Kate Svitek |
