The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is giving over $400,00 to Sea to Sky organizations, including some prominent Squamish associations.
The foundation announced in a news release it would fork over $65,000 to Sea to Sky Community Services in support of the new Sea to Sky Foundry opening in Squamish this fall.
This grant will support the design of the entrance lobby, and contribute to the provision of walk-in support, including counselling and peer support services for youth.
“The Foundation is committed to helping organizations that benefit residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor. It is truly rewarding to get back to our normal funding cycles and disburse these funds to some amazing local non-profits,” said Mei Madden, executive director of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, in the release.
A grant of $20,000 is being given to SORCA for improvements to the Brennan Park bike skills park, which the foundation calls a key resource for families, young people, and newer riders to learn important bike handling skills in a safe environment.
Local curlers will also benefit from a $20,000 grant, as the foundation will be giving the cash to support the Howe Sound Curling Club’s arena heating project. This will introduce heating into the curling arena using sustainable and environmentally friendly enhancements, the foundation says. These equipment upgrades will improve ice conditions and increase user comfort.
Outside of Squamish, $100,000 will go to the Black Tusk Nordic Events Society to help with snowmaking facilities at the Whistler Olympic Park.
Another $40,000 will go to the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society. That money will help pay for a transport vehicle to assist with moving adaptive sports equipment to various programs throughout the Sea to Sky.
St’at’imc Northern Tribe Powwow Society has received a grant of $18,000 to help complete a crucial phase of construction for the 15,000-seat arbour to host their first annual world-class competitive powwow in August 2023.
Over $12,000 was awarded to the Pemberton Canoe Association for the purchase of new boats in support of their Flatwater Development program.
Find out more about the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation on the organization's website.
