Kincardine, Ripley groups receive grants from Community Foundation Grey Bruce

Community Foundation Grey Bruce handed out more than $300,000 in grants to 118 charities and non-profit groups and organizations Thursday evening, at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley.  

About 100 people attended the celebration, many wearing red and white to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. Among the recipients were the Kincardine Theatre Guild, Kincardine Pride, Kincardine Summer Music Festival, and the Ripley Agricultural Society.

There was a wide scope of meaningful community projects receiving support from development of Junior Achievement programs in Grey Bruce schools to a Trades Start program in Wiarton providing youth-at-risk with job skills and certification to a Tooth Fairy project to provide toothbrushes in United Way backpacks. This diversity reflects the breadth of community activities in arts, culture, sports, education, environment and wellness that make the Grey-Bruce region a vibrant place to live.

“This event is always inspiring," said Joan Eaglesham, chairperson of the board of Community Foundation Grey Bruce. "Our donors are helping so many in need across Grey-Bruce. And it's heartening to see the appreciation of the agencies and organizations that receive Community Foundation funds. To paraphrase our new catchphrase, 'We're definitely here for good!'"

Created in 1994, the Community Foundation Grey Bruce has a mandate to strengthen Grey and Bruce communities through endowment-building, grant-making and community partnerships. The foundation is currently accepting letters of intent for capital projects until June 1. These grants for $3,500 to $35,000 per project, will be distributed in the fall for renovations, retrofits and capital equipment for registered charities and qualified non-profit organizations.

The final grant deadline for 2017 is Sept. 15, for projects and programs.

For more information about Community Foundation Grey Bruce and to find out how you can support its work, visit www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com or call 519-371-7203.