KOVAR

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Virginia Knights have raised more than $17 million since 1971 which has made it possible for KOVAR to help Virginians with intellectual disabilities through:

Home Loans – Interest free loan program to assist in the purchase of group homes

Transportation – 20% funding to assist in purchasing vehicles needed to transport persons with intellectual disabilities

Group Home Support – Provides grants for furniture, remodeling and renovation projects, and new roofs

Training Programs – Necessary funding for organizations to train person with intellectual disability to enhance their quality of community living

Job Skill Training Programs – Grants to organizations to establish life skills training programs for persons with intellectual disabilities

Startup Programs – Grants to establish new and innovative programs designed to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families

Special Olympics Virginia – Provides grants for scholarships to Summer Games and Fall Championships, reducing costs to local programs to send their athletes to State Games.