Lisa Veltman Scholarship
Fund Type
Scholarship
Scholarship
Established
11/03/2003
11/03/2003
Purpose
To support graduating seniors of any Oceana high school with financial need and demonstrated community involvement, who will be pursuing a degree in Special Education, Social Work or any other field dealing with handicapping conditions
To support graduating seniors of any Oceana high school with financial need and demonstrated community involvement, who will be pursuing a degree in Special Education, Social Work or any other field dealing with handicapping conditions
Story
Bob and Joyce moved to Oceana County in 1985 from the Hudsonville area, where Bob was a special education teacher for individuals with mental handicaps. Joyce was very active in the disabled community and started the ARC chapter in Oceana County, serving as its President for many years. During their years of service with ARC, the Veltmans initiated Special Olympics with the assistance of the Hart Lions Club. They have two daughters, Sara-Jo Veltman-Pallas and Lisa Veltman, who, while mentally handicapped, lived a vibrant life into her middle adult years. Upon her passing, Lisa’s family renamed the scholarship fund in her honor. Bob decided to start a scholarship fund to honor his late wife's work, his own handicapped community and the vibrant life of their daughter Lisa. The Fund supports scholarships for Oceana County High School graduates & college students who are pursuing a field of study in special education, social work, or any handicapping condition.
Bob and Joyce moved to Oceana County in 1985 from the Hudsonville area, where Bob was a special education teacher for individuals with mental handicaps. Joyce was very active in the disabled community and started the ARC chapter in Oceana County, serving as its President for many years. During their years of service with ARC, the Veltmans initiated Special Olympics with the assistance of the Hart Lions Club. They have two daughters, Sara-Jo Veltman-Pallas and Lisa Veltman, who, while mentally handicapped, lived a vibrant life into her middle adult years. Upon her passing, Lisa’s family renamed the scholarship fund in her honor. Bob decided to start a scholarship fund to honor his late wife's work, his own handicapped community and the vibrant life of their daughter Lisa. The Fund supports scholarships for Oceana County High School graduates & college students who are pursuing a field of study in special education, social work, or any handicapping condition.