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The #BrettBrettBaltacBoatConcert will be on #LakeWindermereBC (via my #lawnstage) on Sunday, Aug6th. The Charity? #AdolescentMentalHealth The Artist? The legendary Mr. @BrettKissel Likely the largest boat concert in Canada!! columbiavalleypioneer.com/watercraft-mus…

Now accepting applications! To apply, visit: lnkd.in/gRV6VZce #studentawards #neverstoplearning #columbiavalley

Volunteers connect communities. Thanks to all of our volunteers! #EmpathyInAction

The Fairmont Family Fund was created 20 years ago this month. It utilizes the interest income to enhance the quality of life in the Fairmont Hot Springs area. Since inception, this fund has granted over $20,000 into the Fairmont community.

Did you know that registered charities and federally registered non-profits are eligible for free use from Canva through their Non-Profit program. Canva is an online graphic design software with templates, photos, and custom design.⁣ More info at: canva.com/canva-for-nonp…

With funds from CVCF, the @YCInvermere created a travelling skate park in order to reach youth and communities across the Valley. Thank you to the @YCInvermere for your hard work and innovation in serving the youth of the Columbia Valley!

It's #TipTuesday!⁣ ⁣ Did you know that registered charitable organizations can access Microsoft 365 for free for 10 years through their Non Profit Program?⁣ ⁣ Check out more information at: nonprofit.microsoft.com/en-us/getting-…

Community Granting closes on Sunday! Apply for funding for your charity today. valleyfoundation.ca #ColumbiaValleyBC #Funding #Grants

𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪.⁣ Do you have an idea to spread kindness in our community? Apply for our 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 by Oct 31st to receive up to $500 to spread joy in our community. ⁣valleyfoundation.ca

With funding from CVCF the Hospice Society provided child grief training to 25 local pro's from School District No 6, RCMP Victim Services, Shuswap Indian Band, Akisq'nuk First Nations, Ministry of Children & Family Services, and Hospice. With this work our community is stronger.

As we are accepting grant applications for our 20th year, here's a little #ThrowbackThursday to when we disbursed our first grants in 2002!! . . #ColumbiaValleyBC #Funding #Grants #Throwback

Did you know that charities and non-profits are also eligible for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards? 😉 cvchamber.ca

October 2021 marks the 15th Anniversary of the 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝. ⁣ ⁣Established in 2006 in memory of Robert Bidder, this bursary fund supports students with financial need pursuing post-secondary education. We are grateful for this legacy.

We're thrilled to offer 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 in celebration of World Kindness Day on November 13th! ⁣ More info: valleyfoundation.ca. Deadline: Oct 31st.⁣ ⁣

Our Community Grant Applications are Open!! Changing leaves marks community granting at the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, and this year is no exception. Grant applications are now open through our website for charities and non-profits with a CRA 'qualified donee agent'.

Did you know that the CVCF has granted over $1,000,000 into the community?! 😲 These funds have supported a wide range of community initiatives and organizations ranging from environmental 🌱 to inclusion ‍🦽 to youth 🎓 ... recreation ⚽️... literacy 📚... #ColumbiaValley

Who doesn't love receiving mail 💌 made with love?! Thank you to the Windermere Valley Childcare Society for this beautiful card! Through @CBEENetwork this facility, like many others in the region, received tools to better provide outdoor learning opportunities for kids.

Congratulations to the Columbia Lake Stewardship Society on their successful application for charitable status!

This year the CVCF is celebrating 20 years! We are so grateful to the first Board of Directors with a vision for the Columbia Valley and a Community Foundation that serves this area to create a better place to live, work, and play. #CommunityFoundationsMonth #ColumbiaValley

Today our thoughts are with the family & friends of William "Gord" Forbes as his life & legacy are remembered at his memorial service. ⁣ ⁣We are humbled to support Gord's legacy through the 𝘎𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 established by his loved ones.