CFSEA grants $12,000 to the Stigma Free Society to assist in the expansion of its mental health support programs for schools.--Submitted Photo
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This fall, the Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributed more than $487,000 through all its granting initiatives.
CFSEA says more than $200,000 was given to 27 organizations through Community Grants, chosen based on potential impact, fund availability and alignment with the Vital Signs priority areas. The 2024 priorities for CFSEA are Connection & Belonging, Work & Economy and Basic Needs, including food, health and housing, both in Medicine Hat and beyond.
“We are so grateful to work alongside the Rural Advisory Committees in Brooks, Cypress County, the County of Forty Mile and Special Areas & MD of Acadia, to ensure the greatest needs in our communities are being supported,” said Glenda Hawthorne, CFSEA grants committee chair. “Thank you to our incredible group of volunteers who make up our grants committee.”
Some major grants within the city included $25,000 to the McMan Youth, Family and Community Service Association for the Lynx Recovery house, $10,000 to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank for its emergency food pantry and $15,000 to the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta for its alternative suspensions program.
“Each grant awarded, and each donation received is a testament to the collective spirit of compassion and commitment that defines our community,” said Sydney Ratzlaff, grants and communications co-ordinator. “Thank you to our donors, volunteers and grant recipients for your remarkable contributions and for being the heart of our mission. Together, we are creating a vibrant, healthy and caring community.”
The next community grant cycle will open to applications in early February 2025.
