Community Foundation Of The South Okanagan Similkameen
Claimed charity Penticton, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
CRA info
Registration number: | 140150509RR0001 |
Type: | Public Foundation |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Foundations |
What we do
Mission Statement:
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen aims to give choices and fund change to support local communities, helping those in need through various projects and programs.
Geographic Focus:
The organization operates in the South Okanagan Similkameen region of British Columbia, focusing on local communities. It is part of a national network of community foundations across Canada, working to build strong and resilient communities.
Program Highlights:
The Community Foundation has supported numerous initiatives, including:
- COVID Response Funding: Provided weekly grants to local organizations affected by the pandemic.
- Smart & Caring Communities: Launched seven community funds to address local needs and inspire local giving.
- RBC Future Launch Community Challenge: Granted $30,000 to youth-led projects, supporting programs like the Junior Firefighter program and the Foundry’s therapeutic waiting room area.
- YES Project: Helped build a full-service youth centre in downtown Penticton, raising over $1 million in donations.
- Vees Community Heroes: Supported local charities through the Penticton Vees’ home game nights, providing $1,000 to deserving charities each night.
- Futures Start Here Campaign: Currently raising funds for the renovations of the new Youth Centre at 501 Main Street, aiming to open Foundry Penticton on its main floor.
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Community Foundation Of The South Okanagan Similkameen
Claimed charity Penticton, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
CRA info
Registration number: | 140150509RR0001 |
Type: | Public Foundation |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Foundations |
What we do
Mission Statement:
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen aims to give choices and fund change to support local communities, helping those in need through various projects and programs.
Geographic Focus:
The organization operates in the South Okanagan Similkameen region of British Columbia, focusing on local communities. It is part of a national network of community foundations across Canada, working to build strong and resilient communities.
Program Highlights:
The Community Foundation has supported numerous initiatives, including:
- COVID Response Funding: Provided weekly grants to local organizations affected by the pandemic.
- Smart & Caring Communities: Launched seven community funds to address local needs and inspire local giving.
- RBC Future Launch Community Challenge: Granted $30,000 to youth-led projects, supporting programs like the Junior Firefighter program and the Foundry’s therapeutic waiting room area.
- YES Project: Helped build a full-service youth centre in downtown Penticton, raising over $1 million in donations.
- Vees Community Heroes: Supported local charities through the Penticton Vees’ home game nights, providing $1,000 to deserving charities each night.
- Futures Start Here Campaign: Currently raising funds for the renovations of the new Youth Centre at 501 Main Street, aiming to open Foundry Penticton on its main floor.
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