Community Updates
Literacy Anywhere: BACF supports United for Literacy’s Summer Reading Program!
A mobile children’s literacy program operated by United for Literacy and funded in part by the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) is proving that learning can happen anywhere – from online tutoring to pop up reading zones at parks, among other locations. A pilot...
Riverbend Park Playground Upgrade Brings Safer, Inclusive Play Space to Westman Families
WAWANESA, MB – A well-loved but worn-out playground in Riverbend Park received a long-overdue upgrade thanks to support from the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) and the continued efforts of the RM of Oakland-Wawanesa and the Souris River Recreation Commission...
YWCA Westman New Start: Building Safer Futures, One Home at a Time
Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most courageous and difficult decisions an individual can make. At YWCA Westman, that first step toward safety is met with compassion, shelter, and 24/7 support. But the journey doesn’t end when someone leaves the shelter—starting over is just beginning. Thanks to the continued generosity of the Brandon […]