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Lance J. Morehouse Jr. Scholarship Fund
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Lance J. Morehouse, Jr.
Lance J. Morehouse, Jr. was born on July 26, 1982. In March, 1990 he had a near drowning accident that resulted in multiple disabilities. After living out of the family home for almost two years, he came home to live with his father, Lance, and brother, Beau, on Christmas Eve 1992.
In spite of his disabilities, Lance Jr.'s family fel it was very important that Lance be included in everyday life and experience as much as he would have if he had not had his accident. In Lance Jr.'s lifetime, he touched hundreds, if not thousands, of people's lives in the Spokane community and led his dad to become a strong advocate for all people with developmental disabilities. Although Lance Jr. passed away in September, 2006 at the age of 24, his memory lives on through the Lance J. Morehouse Jr. Scholarship Fund.
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The Lance J. Morehouse Jr. Scholarship Fund
The scholarship fund was established in 2006. Its purpose is to assist chidlren and adults with developmental disabilities in Spokane County to attend inclusive activities so they are more a part of the Spokane community. Funding can be used for recreational opportunities, summer camps, caregivers, specialized equipment, assistive technology, registration fees, cost of campanion support, transportation, etc.
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How to Apply
Individuals applying for a scholarship will submit a brief application available from The Arc of Spokane (or download the PDF application to the right). The application will ask for information about why the person wants to attend the event, information about the event, and the amount of funding they are requesting. Requests can be sent to The Arc of Spokane at the address listed below.
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Approval
Requests are evaluated by a a committee and may be fully or partially funded. No request will be approved beyond the financial resources of the fund. There is a limit of $300 per person per year and a financial limit of $3,000 per year.
Our Expectations
After a person receives a scholarship, we would love to hear about their experience. Please share with us how the person benefitted from their participation as well as any pictures you are willing to share. Most importantly, the person is expected to participate and have fun!
For more information, conact:
The Arc of Spokane
127 W. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-6326
To contribute to the Lance J. Morehouse Jr. Scholarship Fund, please contact The Arc of Spokane at (509) 328-6326.
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Lance Jr. Fund Application