Vancity is offering grants of up to $15,000 for those who want to invest in the community.
Vancity intends to support communities where its members live and work, such as Burnaby, by providing grants for organizations that "invest in positive change in the community," according to Lorraine Wilson, Vancity's media relations consultant.
"Vancity puts money to good (use) by working together to build communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable," Wilson said in an email to the NOW.
Vancity offers $15,000 grants for projects and programs; $2,500 grants for conferences, workshops and forums; and $1,000 grants for community festivals.
Up to 70 per cent of funding is provided for the total project/program budget, including cash and in-kind contributions.
The credit union accepts applications on a continuous basis and takes about eight to 10 weeks to respond.
For more information, visit www.vancity. com/grants, email kelly_ [email protected], or call 604-708-7854.
Jumpstart Day
Canadian Tire's fifth annual Together We Can Help All Kids Play campaign raised $1,500 during May.
All the funds raised by Canadian Tire's Burnaby location will go to local families who can't afford to enroll their children in organized sports and recreation groups, according to a media release.
"Since 2005, Canadian Tire Burnaby has been a fantastic supporter of this initiative, and has raised a significant amount of funds for families in Burnaby that cannot afford to enroll their children in organized sports and recreation," states a Canadian Tire media release.
So far, Jumpstart Day has helped more than 3,600 children in Burnaby and New Westminster participate in sports and recreational activities.
Throughout May, Canadian Tire encouraged customers to donate $2 in exchange for a red ball, which is a national symbol for child's play.
On May 25, Canadian Tire at 7200 Market Crossing hosted activities and special events in a push to raise additional funds for the effort.
During the past eight years, Jumpstart has helped more than 560,000 kids across Canada play sports and participate in other fun activities.
Quay mixer
The Burnaby Board of Trade's annual Mixer at the Quay is set for June 27.
Members of the board, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce will get to rub shoulders at the joint reception hosted by the Inn at the Quay in New West.
More than 200 business professionals in the region will enjoy food, drinks and great networking opportunities at the free event for board members.
To sign up for a limited spot, call 604-412-0100 or email [email protected].
