Our Mission:
"In memory of the Association's
founder, who passed away in September 1994 at the age of 95, Kin Canada established the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, the purpose
of which is to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities. Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the
Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, provides financial assistance to eligible persons in their quest for higher learning."
Background:
Throughout his life, Hal
Rogers believed in the value of education. In his own words, "providing and promoting the finest and most effective education
possible for our young people" was a noble endeavor. He was dedicated to the concept of education throughout his life. His
commitment is evidenced in his many years as a trustee on the Forest Hill Board of Education. His devotion to the concept
of education for young people was recognized by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, which named him the first
recipient of the coveted Lamp of Learning Award in 1950. The Lamp of Learning is awarded annually to a non-teacher who has
contributed to the furtherance of education in the Province of Ontario. More than 10 years ago, the concept of developing
an endowment fund for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the pursuit of education was approved enthusiastically by Founder
Hal.
