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
| ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT | PROJECT |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon & Area Youth for Christ Inc. | $1,000.00 | Therapeutic Art program for youth. |
| Brandon Riverbank Inc. | $1,000.00 | Grooming and maintenance for trails. |
| Community Health and Housing Association | $1,000.00 | Provide homeless people with essential needs i.e. clothing. |
| Total | $3,000.00 |
École secondaire Neelin High School
| ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT | PROJECT |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Humane Society | $1,000.00 | Build an outdoor play space for their dogs. |
| Helping Hands Centre of Brandon Inc. | $1,000.00 | Funding towards kitchen upgrades. |
| Westman Dreams for Kids | $1,000.00 | Funding towards children's dreams. |
| Total | $3,000.00 |
Elton Collegiate
| ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT | PROJECT |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Food for Thought | $1,000.00 | Purchase food for children in their schools. |
| Funds for Furry Friends | $1,000.00 | Provide support to the animals in foster care. |
| Western Manitoba Regional Library | $1,000.00 | For multiple children programs & activies provided by this organization. |
| Total | $3,000.00 |
Vincent Massey High School
| ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT | PROJECT |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation-Auntie Blue Door | $1,000.00 | Assist each person in need by meeting their basic requirements. |
| City of Brandon Youth Centre | $1,000.00 | Purchase food for the youth that attend the City of Brandon Youth Centre. |
| Samaritan House Ministries Inc. | $1,000.00 | Provide 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