Columbia Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) August 29 announced $145,000 in funding to support three organizations in the Columbia Valley through the Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund.

The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion. The fund was announced on the inaugural B.C. Nonprofit Recognition Day.

This fund is part of the Government of B.C.’s commitment to supporting the non-profit sector and empowering local communities to make decisions about what would most benefit them and their communities.

The following projects are being supported in the Columbia Valley:

•  $128,250 was invested to fund Columbia Valley Food and Farm for a Food Recovery Program.
•  $9,750 was invested to fund Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy for a Cooking & Wellness Project.
•  $7,000 was invested to fund Windermere District Farmers Institute for Nutrition Coupons.

Through the Community Prosperity Fund, funded recipients have an opportunity to implement the funding over up to three years and support operational expenses or project delivery. The Community Prosperity Fund supports vital non-profits that serve communities in B.C. Recipients funded are important partners, often providing services to those made vulnerable in all corners of British Columbia.

“The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is grateful for this opportunity to create a meaningful impact in the area of food security in our community,” said CVCF Executive Director Thiloma Hofer.

“More than a third of the applications to this program addressed food insecurity; it is clearly a key concern for many of our community partners and the people of the Columbia Valley.”

“Over the past few years, British Columbians continue to showcase resilience, innovation, and tenacity as they face new challenges. Community service groups across the province are playing a pivotal role in supporting communities,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-profits Megan Dykeman. “Myself and Premier David Eby are elated to announce $60 million in funding to not- for-profits, and we thank local community foundations who have supported in the funding’s distribution.”

For more information on projects funded throughout the province, visit the Vancouver Foundation’s website.

For more information on Columbia Valley Community Foundation, visit our website (www.valleyfoundation.ca) or contact us at [email protected].

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