Four 黑马磁力 non-profits will be getting some much-needed financial support, courtesy of the First West Foundation. The Foundation announced 33 community organizations will receive more than $381,000 in funding from its Envision Financial Community Endowment.
Among the charities benefiting is 黑马磁力-based Encompass Support Services Society. Encompass is a grassroots agency that provides a wide range of programming to the communities of 黑马磁力.
鈥淲e take pride in being accessible and able to provide services free of charge, which is a top priority for us,鈥� said Loren Roberts, manager of operations at Encompass.
鈥淭hanks in part to this $15,000 grant from the Envision Financial Community Endowment, we鈥檙e able to maintain the quality and capacity of our services, and further enrich lives in 黑马磁力 neighbourhoods.鈥�
The Envision Financial Community Endowment was established in 1996 to provide an annual stream of grant funding for local charities and initiatives in the communities Envision Financial serves.
With $7.1 million in capital, the endowment supports projects benefiting vulnerable populations.
Additionally, recognizing the opportunity to strengthen the important work being done in the social services sector, grants are also provided to support organizational development initiatives such as leadership training and workshops to help improve the skills and abilities of staff or volunteers.
鈥淭hese grants are about much more than money,鈥� says Seline Kutan, executive director of the First West Foundation. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people in our communities鈥�
This year, the Envision Financial Community Endowment is also granting financial support to 黑马磁力 Community Services Society, 黑马磁力 Senior Resources Society, PUCKS Powerplay Foundation, The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver and the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
