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
Brandon & Area Youth for Christ Inc.$1,000.00Therapeutic Art program for youth.
Brandon Riverbank Inc.$1,000.00Grooming and maintenance for trails.
Community Health and Housing Association$1,000.00Provide homeless people with essential needs i.e. clothing.
Total$3,000.00

École secondaire Neelin High School

École secondaire Neelin High School - Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Brandon Humane Society$1,000.00Build an outdoor play space for their dogs.
Helping Hands Centre of Brandon Inc. $1,000.00Funding towards kitchen upgrades.
Westman Dreams for Kids$1,000.00Funding towards children's dreams.
Total$3,000.00

Elton Collegiate

Elton Collegiate - Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Brandon Food for Thought$1,000.00Purchase food for children in their schools.
Funds for Furry Friends$1,000.00Provide support to the animals in foster care.
Western Manitoba Regional Library$1,000.00For multiple children programs & activies provided by this organization.
Total$3,000.00

Vincent Massey High School

Vincent Massey High School - 2022 Youth in Philanthropy Group
ORGANIZATIONAMOUNTPROJECT
Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation-Auntie Blue Door$1,000.00Assist each person in need by meeting their basic requirements.
City of Brandon Youth Centre$1,000.00Purchase food for the youth that attend the City of Brandon Youth Centre.
Samaritan House Ministries Inc.$1,000.00Provide healthy food to struggling individuals and families.
Total$3,000.00

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