Parksville Qualicum Foundation (PQF) held its Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2023, highlighting its Grants Programs and the $57,918 in funding allocated to local individuals, families and charities for the year.
AGM guests included City of Parksville, Amit Gaur, and Town of Qualicum Beach, Anne Skipsey, as well as many grant recipients and supporters.
PQF actively supports local community groups to strengthen connections and build community with funding grants. The Foundation connects donors with causes that make a true difference, investing in projects that make local communities stronger for the long-term.
PQF Grants programs include Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG), Annual Foundation Grants, and Springford Family Fund. These include:
- $10,438 distributed to individuals through Neighbourhood Small Grants
- $39,480 distributed to 13 local organizations through Annual Foundation Grants
- $2000 distributed to one individual through the Springford Family Fund
- $6000 distributed to three organizations through PQF & Springford Family Partnership
AGM Photo Highlights:
Non-profit organizations and individuals that PQF had the privilege of supporting:
Neighbourhood Small Grants:
| Maclaren’s Lego Club for Seniors | $150 |
| Introduction to Wet Felting | $400 |
| The Art of Meditation | $400 |
| Stitch it Don’t Ditch It | $300 |
| Patchwork Quilt Creations | $300 |
| Paint Night with Lydia | $200 |
| Weaving Ends | $500 |
| Art for All: Artist Trading Cards | $350 |
| Troon Close and Neighbourhood Block Party | $200 |
| Rotary Friendship Exchange | $350 |
| Medieval Market | $300 |
| Maple Lane Park Project | $500 |
| Hugs from the Universe | $300 |
| Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness (NEP) | $300 |
| ArtWarz Live Painting Event | $200 |
| Glass Beading Making: Elder-Youth Connections | $200 |
| Oceanside Pingpong Friendly Tournament | $300 |
| Public Area Beautification | $500 |
| Block Watch Area #51 | $200 |
| Grand Opening | $250 |
| Show & Shine Free Outdoor Community Movie Night | $500 |
Annual Foundation Grants:
| BGC Central Vancouver Island – Parksville Youth | $3350 |
| Errington War Memorial Hall Association – Sound Equipment Replacement and Upgrades) | $4000 |
| Qualicum Beach Multi-Use Cinema Society – Film Series 2023-2024 | $4000 |
| Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 (Qualicum) – Pancake Shack and Grill Upgrade | $4000 |
| St Stephens United Church – Community Meals | $5000 |
| The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) – Classroom Advancement | $5000 |
| Wonderful World of Books – Wonderful World of Books Project | $4000 |
Springford Family Fund:
| Milner Gardens and Woodland Society – Shoots with Roots Project | $2000 |
PQF & Springford Family Partnership:
| Arrowsmith Health Care Society – Music Therapy for Seniors | $2000 |
| Mid-Vancouver Island Habitant Enhancement Society – Streamkeepers in the Schools | $2000 |
| Oceanside Building Learning Together – Saturday Breakfast Club | $2000 |
Thank you again to all of our generous donors and supporters!
See photos and more details on Grant Recipients and ways to donate to PQF.
