Rotary of Avon-Canton Initiative, now in it's 3rd year of the 5 year commitment, pledging $150,000 to Favarh.
In keeping with Rotary’s commitment to public service, a portion of proceeds from the Tastes-of-the-Valley and the Annual Golf Tournament will go towards the construction of an exciting new Life Enrichment Program (LEP) building for Favarh – The Arc of the Farmington Valley. This project will help the nonprofit provide even greater support for its clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 7,500 square-foot building, located at Commerce Drive in Canton, will enhance Favarh’s day programs for adults who can’t work because of disability and medical complexities or who have retired from work. Favarh day programs place a high emphasis on daily community excursions with a priority on volunteer work.
The new facility will be named the Rotary of Avon-Canton Building.
The Rotary of Avon-Canton has pledged over 5 years, $150,000 through 2021 toward the project. The new building will be adjacent to the Rails-to-Trails, enabling the inclusion of a Rotary Café operated by Favarh participants where walkers, bikers and their canine friends will be able to enjoy healthy snacks and drinks. Construction on the building has now begun, with completion slated for 2019.
