Youth in Philanthropy

The Brandon and Area Community Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with The United Way of Brandon & District in funding Youth in Philanthropy over the next three years. Participating schools are Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School, Vincent Massey Highschool, Ecole Secondaire Neelin High School and Elton Collegiate.

Program Highlights

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School - Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Adult & Teen Challenge Brandon $500.00For multiple programs and activities provided by this organization.
Brandon's Food for Thought$500.00Feed Students in BSD Breakfast & Snack Programs.
Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB)$500.00For the guide dog program.
The John Howard Society of Brandon Inc.$500.00For multiple programs and activities provided by this organization.
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)$500.00Provision of food and essential materials.
Total$2,500.00

École secondaire Neelin High School

École secondaire Neelin High School - Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Brandon Humane Society$500.00To purchase a new washing machine.
Brandon's Food for Thought$500.00Feed Students in BSD Breakfast & Snack Program.
Habitat for Humanity - Brandon Chapter
$500.00Affordable housing for low income families.
Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba Resource Centre$500.00Reading Programs for adults and children ages five to nine.
Pregnancy Support | Pregnancy Support Centre of Westman$500.00Pregnancy Support
Total$2,500.00

Elton Collegiate

Elton Collegiate - Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Brandon & Area Youth for Christ Inc.$500.00Provide assistance to the organization.
Forrest Special Projects Group$500.00For multiple programs and services provided by this organizataion.
Funds for Furry Friends$500.00Financial support towards the Save a Pound Cat program.
Waves of Hope$500.00Provide assistance to the organization
The Women's Resource Centre Inc.$500.00Provide assistance to the women and their families at the centre.
Total$2,500.00

Vincent Massey High School

Vincent Massey High School - 2022 Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Big Brothers & Sisters of Brandon Assoc. Inc.$500.00Financial support for the Big Brothers & Sisters programs.
Brandon Humane Society $500.00Financial support for animals care at the shelter.
Helping Hands Centre of Brandon Inc.$500.00Financial support for the Helping Hands Centre of Brandon.
Westman Dreams for Kids$500.00Provide financial support for a sick children's dream.
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)$500.00Support the women's shelter.
Total$2,500.00

Interested?

For more information on the YIP program or how you can help to keep this initiative viable, please contact the BACF office at 204-571-0529 or e-mail laurak@bacf.ca