Grants Awarded in 2011

Twelve organizations have been selected to receive funding under the Parksville-Qualicum Foundation's 2011 Community Grants Program.  The grants, totalling $12,600, were awarded at the Foundation's annual general meeting held in Parksville Wednesday evening.

The 2011 grant recipients, recommended by the PQF's  arms-length advisory committee, provide a wide-range of community programs and services ranging from youth programs to seniors programs and from leading-age energy efficiency projects to historical projects.

"Our community and our neighbourhoods are richer because of the work that these and other volunteer- driven organizations do," said Foundation President David Roach.  "Being able to offer financial support is one way that the PQF helps build vibrant communities."

This year's qualifying organizations include: 

Afro-Mumanzi Summer Music Programs          

Coombs School Centennial                                    

Equine Rest & Recuperation Society        

Esywn's Alpine & Rock Garden                                                          

Georgia Strait Alliance                                                                           

Lasqueti Community Association                                                   

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation                                  

North Island Wildlife Recover Association                                   

Parksville & District Association for Community Living             

Qualicum Beach Honours Society                                                     

The Arthritis Society - BC & Yukon Division                                   

Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum Society                     

The Parksville-Qualicum Foundation has given nearly $125 thousand to more than 70 community organizations since 1999.

The Parksville-Qualicum Foundation is a member of the Community Foundations of Canada, the national voice representing 178 community foundations across the country.  Together, community foundations help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work and play.