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2010 Grant Celebration
February 24, 2010
The Lethbridge Community Foundation celebrated its 2009 Community Impact Grant awards by handing out over $156,000 to 42 southwestern Alberta community organizations on Tuesday, February, 9, 2010 at the Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale.
"We are very pleased to be able to support so many hard-working organizations in southwestern Alberta," said President Phyllis Hutchinson. "There are many charitable groups doing wonderful work and the Lethbridge Community Foundation would like to commend them and their volunteers."
The event also recognized the $25,000 contribution of the Alberta Government to the grant total through the Community Spirit Program.
"The Lethbridge Community Foundation operates in the areas encompassing north to Nanton, south to the US border, west to Crowsnest Pass, and east to Grassy Lake," said George Hall, Executive Director. "We are pleased to work with organizations and families in these communities in establishing ongoing funds, and then being able to reinvest money back into them."
The Community Impact Grant announcement was held at the Gem of the West Museum, one of the grant recipients receiving support to improve the museum's stage lighting. The Community Impact Grants program impacts four major areas of community support: Arts & Culture, Environmental Conservation & Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Human & Social Services.
The media is invited to contact the Foundation for information on individual grants to organizations, or to gain further information on the mission and activities of the Lethbridge Community Foundation.
For further information:
George Hall
Executive Director
(403) 328-5297
Town of Raymond
- Assistance with the completion of the Raymond Outdoor Aquatic Centre
Canyon Church Camp Association
- Replacement of generator for appliance
Oldman Watershed Council
- Digital storytelling training workshop
St. Catherine's School
- Tree planting for St. Catherine's School playground
YWCA of Lethbridge & District
- Purchase of cable fitness machine in partnership with the Canadian Paraplegic Association
2010 Arts & Culture Recipients
Arts & Culture Grant Recipients
Big Sky Astronomical Society
- Fence to secure property
Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society
- Tipi for ceremonial occassions and public education
Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre
- Facility repairs & fencing
Claresholm & District Museum
- Replacement of historical display mannequins
Coalhurst High School
- Digital piano for Coalhurst High School choir
Empress Theatre Society
- Fort Macleod International Festival sponsorship of original composition
Gem of the West Museum Society
- Stage and auxillary lighting
Magrath Public LIbrary
- Computer to support public services
Picture Butte High School
- Expand inventory of band instruments
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
- Purchase of tables for special events in new expanded facility
Taber and District Museum Society
- Equipment for digital preservation project
Duncan Lloyd from the Gem of the West Museum Society spoke about the impact the foundation has had over the development of the museum since 1996. He talked about how the grant to improve the stage lighting at the museum will enhance production of community performances.
Health & Wellness Grant Recipients
Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation
- Surgical suite endoscope
Easter Seals Alberta
- Mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts, and scooters for Lethbridge and area residents
Fort Macleod and District Health Foundation
- Emergency room bed lights
G.R. Davis School
- Canteen upgrade for healthy snack program
Windy Slopes Health Foundation
- Assistance with gastroscope purchase
Human & Social Services Grant Recipients
Lethbridge Food Bank & Interfaith Food Bank
- Joint information newtwork software for the food banks of Lethbridge
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Lethbridge & District
- Renovations to Big Brothers & Big Sisters house in Lethbridge
Camp Carmangay
- Program support for camp for disadvantaged and at-risk youth
Children's World Daycare Society
- Kitchen upgrade for Pincher Creeks only daycare
Claresholm Animal Rescue Society
- Sick room construction & kennels
Crossroads Counselling Centre Society
- Meeting room renovation
Group Group Youth Society
- Campaign to purchase building for permanent residents
Kids Help Phone
- Regional school distribution of Kids Help Phone information
L'Arche Association of Lethbridge
- Washers and dryer for group homes
Lethbridge Association for Community Living
- Educational program for new Registered Disability Savings Plan
Lethbridge Community Network
- Refurbishing of facilities located beside bus depot
Lethbridge Legal Guidance Society
- Assistance with computer equipment provision through Lethbridge Community Network
Lethbridge Meals on Wheels
- Assistance with supplying meals
Prairie Winds Clubhouse Society
- Technology to support group programs for adults with mental illness and addicitons
Rainbow Literacy Society
- Assist with the purchase of literacy bag items
South County Treatment Centre
- Replacement of 23 matresses
South Region Parents as Teachers
- Shaken baby syndrome prevention pilot project
Southern Alberta Self-Help Association
- Assistance with replacement of van for adults with mental illness to access programs
Southern Alcare Society
- Building renovation project
Streets Alive Family Support Association
- Mattresses and box springs for Parkside Home Men's recovery house
Mandy DeCecco-Kolebaba from the Lethbridge Food Bank and Danielle McIntyre from the Interfaith Food Bank spoke about their collaborative project facilitated by the foundation. The foodbanks will jointly implement database software that will streamline operations and allow the sharing of client information.
Mayor George Bohne from the Town of Raymond, discussed the impact the foundation has had on Raymond and other rural communities in Southwest Alberta. The grant received will be used for a picnic area at the Raymond Outdoor Aquatic Centre.
Environment Conservation & Recreation Grant Recipients
Donna Bier spoke on behalf of Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, Fort Macleod and District Health Foundation and Windy Slopes Health Foundation. She emphasized the impact the Foundation has had on rural health, helping rural communities maintain independence by providing more specialized care.
2010 Environmental Conservation & Recreation Recipients
2010 Health & Wellness Recipients
2010 Human & Social Services Recipients
Public Recognition from Grant Recipients
Effective recognition of grants distributed by the Lethbridge Community Foundation helps ensure that the broader community is aware of how we support the charitable sector. This awareness helps generate more donations and in turn, more grants to community organizations like yours.
Appropriate recognition can include :
- use of the foundation's name and logo on all printed materials
- creating a link to the foundation website from your organization's website
- commemorative signage at events
- acknowledgment of support in interviews, presentations or reports about the project
Please download the logo [.jpg] you wish to use and do not alter. If you require a different format please contact the foundation at office@lethbridgecommunityfoundation.ca
