Community Foundation hands out grants to area organizations
By Tim Kalinowski on May 19, 2021.
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta handed out nearly $385,000 in community grants earlier this week to help various community organizations across the region.Executive director Charleen Davidson said the grants handed out went to diverse organizations for diverse purposes.
“We actually noticed the diversity, and we really have a region in southwestern Alberta we try to support,” she said. “We really felt quite happy to see so many applications come in from throughout the region, and that committee was really able to recognize that, and make sure folks were getting the money.”
Some of the big Lethbridge-based “winners” from this spring’s grant cycle were the Interfaith Food Bank Society, which received $28,000 for its “Fleet that Feeds-Rural Food Share Program.” Fresh Start-South Country Treatment Centre received $15,000 for a new transport vehicle to bring clients for treatment. The University of Lethbridge received $15,000 to support its Prentice Institute. The Lethbridge Food Bank Society received $15,000 for new shelving and storage in its warehouse. The Elim Society for Senior Citizens Care received $15,000 for new roofing on Balmoral House. And the Opo kaa’ sin Early Intervention Society received $10,000 for metal security fence panelling.
To view the complete list of recipients visit the Community Foundation website at cflsa.ca.
The Foundation is celebrating its 55th year in the community. Davidson said the work the organization does continues to be rewarding on many different levels.
“Working here everyday, especially last year, is such a privilege,” she said. “It is a privilege to work with the donors and get to know them, and see the folks who are continually giving back to our community. And to see the charities on the front lines who are working so hard to help build a strong, healthy community. It really is a privilege to work here and be part of that. It is exhausting, but it is incredibly rewarding.” Follow @TimKalHerald on Twitter 4
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