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Announcement Community Grants 2009 |
Jan 7th, 2010
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At our January reception, Mr. Warren Woytuck, Principal of Banff Elementary School spoke to the group and encouraged all to view the world through a lens of "Community. Leadership. and Philanthropy" Following this inspirational message, Vice Chair Bart Donnelly and Treasurer Rob Cote introduced community groups and presented thirteen cheques in support of local projects.
From Elders to the Environment, from social to mental health support, from digital movie making to understanding our First Nation Elders, the following thirteen projects will receive over $52,500. of funding support:
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Town of Banff
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Community Greenhouse - to build a community greenhouse with raised beds, offering groups a chance for skill development related to growing local produce
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Town of Banff
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H2HC - The Homelessness to Housing Committee - short-term emergency housing solutions for residents Winter 2010
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Banff Volunteer Centre
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Grey for Green - Timed to coincide with Parks Canada 125th anniversary celebrations - linking older volunteers with local environmental, conservation and stewardship projects
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Banff Elementary School
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Food for Learning - provide a healthy lunch for any student in need
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Banff Elementary School
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Environment Citizenship Outreach and Art projects - Grade 2 and 3 students will use their artistic talents to create reusable shopping bags and earth friendly cleaning products
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Banff - Exshaw School Exchange
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All Together Now - intercultural exchange with Banff school children and First Nations Stoney/Nakoda children and Elders
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Banff Elementary School Council
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Active Living - encouraging students to try new pursuits, remain active and make healthy choices for life
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Banff Community High School
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Bluebird Houses - Environmental Education Students to construct and erect bluebird houses in townsite and encourage stewardship and bird watching
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Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
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Meals on Wheels - to subsidize food costs for program that supports clients living in community
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Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
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To install ceiling track lift for common bathing area in Martha's Place Continuing Care Unit
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Schizophrenia Society of Alberta
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Banff Clubhouse - to provide social programs for chronically ill adults living with mental conditions who often live in isolation
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Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
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Youth Movie Making Project - with professional guidance, BCHS students will plan, film, direct and edit their own environmental films of personal interest. To participate in film festivals
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The Banff Centre
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Banff International String Quartet Competition - Young performers take Chamber Music out of the concert halls of The Banff Centre and perform in the community.
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Community Foundations of Canada Regional Co-ordinator Kim Bater and Foundation Director Neil Wedin joined the celebration of community philanthropy and Grants Announcement 2010
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