The LeRoi Community Foundation
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The LeRoi Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the Greater Trail area through an extensive network of donors and cooperations.
Community foundations have, at the heart of their mission, the goal of serving donors and promoting philanthropy and the LeRoi Community Foundation is no exception. We are eager to hear from both donors and potential recipients around how we can best serve the communities we work, live and play in.
LeRoi Community Foundation Donates $10,000 to Local Organizations
The LeRoi Community Foundation is pleased to announce a conclusion to its fall granting cycle and the donation of $10,000 in funds to various charitable organizations throughout Greater Trail.
“While we are incredibly proud of this contribution to the community, the demand out there for funding is incredible. We received over $100,000 in requests from 16 different groups throughout Greater Trail.” says Adam Monteith, Chair of the LeRoi Community Foundation. “Every family and every business in the community has the capability to make a tremendous difference. Our goal is to connect their desires for a lasting legacy to the needs of charitable groups within our area that don’t always grab attention for fund raising.”
Included in the list of successful grantees are the SD20 School Nutrition Program, the Trail Pipe Band, the Greater Trail Extreme Weather Shelter Project, FAIR’s Youth Awareness Well-being & Resilience Project and the BlackJack Skier Development Program.
Donations held with the LeRoi Community Foundation are held in a permanent fund. Income generated from that investment is distributed as grants to registered Canadian charitable organizations whose projects meet the Foundation’s goal. The LeRoi Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the Greater Trail area through an extensive network of donors and co-operations. Prospective donors are advised to talk to their local financial advisor on the benefits of charitable giving.
2011 Fall Granting Opportunity
The LeRoi Foundation of Greater Trail is pleased to announce another granting cycle. The Foundation, having invested its gifts prudently, has a limited number of grants to award to other registered charities for projects that benefit the communities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A & B.
The LeRoi Community Foundation Grants Program supports:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Welfare
- Sports and Recreation
The Foundation invites interested registered charities to view our Guidelines for Grantseekers and submit a “Letter of Interest” form.
The deadline for submissions is Midnight, October 28, 2011.
Thank you in advance for your interest!
LeRoi Foundation in the Community
A picture of the Trail Maple Leaf Band taken at a performance at the Columbia View Lodge in June 2011. The LeRoi Foundation was proud to provide funding for new instruments for the band.
If you have pictures of events or organizations that have benefited from funding from the LeRoi Community Foundation, please send them on along with a short informational piece to info@leroifoundation.com and well do our best to highlight you on our website!
2011 Spring Granting Cycle Completed
Thank you to all potential recipients for their interest in the Leroi Community Foundation.
Our Granting Committee is hard at work reviewing your applications and will be notifying all applicants in the near future.
2011 Spring Granting Opportunity
The LeRoi Foundation of Greater Trail is pleased to announce another granting cycle. The Foundation, having invested its gifts prudently, has a limited number of grants to award to other registered charities for projects that benefit the communities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A & B.
The LeRoi Community Foundation Grants Program supports:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Welfare
- Sports and Recreation
The Foundation invites interested registered charities to view our Guidelines for Grantseekers and submit a “Letter of Interest” form.
The deadline for submissions is Midnight, April 15, 2011.
Thank you in advance for your interest!
2010 FALL GRANT RECIPIENTS
The LeRoi Community Foundation was pleased to support the following organizations during its Fall Grant Cycle.
Beaver Valley Manor Society
$2500 for “Automatic Fire Sprinkling System”
Built over thirty years ago, the building still lacks an automatic fire sprinkler system to protect residents in case of fire. Installing such as system is a top priority for the society’s board of directors.
A donation from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation made this grant possible.
Bird Emergency and Kare Society (BEAKS)
$1000 for “Clean Air Project”
“The clean air project is part of the renovation of the aviaries and offices of Beaks, the only wild bird rehabilitation center in the Kootenays…Cleaner air will improve our bird recovery rate and return more birds to their natural environment.” (Karen Yamazaki)
A grant from the “JL Crowe Grad Fund “and a donation from Kootenay Savings Community Foundation support this project.
Career Development Services (an agency governed by the Trail Association for Community Living)
$1000 for “User Friendly Promotional Materials”
This project will assist clients of varying abilities, their families, and others to access information about the services available.
A donation from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation made this grant possible.
Glenmerry Parent Advisory Council
$2500 for “Glenmerry Community Playground Project
This project will provide a universally accessible community playground, the first of its type in the West Kootenays. “The playground will emphasize the educational benefits of play, healthy living, physical fitness, large and small motor development, sensory perception, inclusion, multi-age interaction, social skills, therapeutic benefits and environmental stewardship.” (Sheryl Moon)
Grants from “The Harry Stanton Fund” and “The Sheila Rogers and Una ffrench Fund,” and a donation from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation support this project.
Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat Team
$1000 for “Replacement of Team Life Jackets”
Established ten years ago to support breast cancer survivors, to raise awareness of breast cancer and to demonstrate that breast cancer can be overcome, the team’s ten year old lifejackets need replacing.
A grant from “The Edie and Tom McEwan Fund” and a donation from Kootenay Savings Community Fund support this project.
Rossland Historical Museum and Archives
$1500 for “Artifact Database Entry”
This project will address the need to enter a backlog of cataloged artifacts and will enable the purchase of an external hard drive to safely back up entries.
This project is supported with grants from “The Nelson and District Credit Union: Rossland Branch Fund” and “The Will Exner Fund” and a donation from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation.
Trail Gymnastics Society
$2600 for “Crank Beam Project”
This project will see the replacement of an aging beam that no longer meets safety standards.
This projected is supported with a grant from “The BC Winter Games Legacy Fund,” and a donation from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation.
Nelson & District Credit Union Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Boost to LeRoi Foundation
Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) is pleased to announce financial support for the LeRoi Community Foundation in the form of a $20,000 contribution, in celebration of their 60th anniversary, benefiting the community of Rossland.
Brian Poch, Rossland Branch Manager of NDCU is also a dedicated volunteer board member for the LeRoi Foundation. Brian notes that “Credit unions have a history of providing an alternative to banks by advocating equality, equity and mutual self-help. They are places where people work together to achieve a better life for themselves and their families, thereby creating strong communities.”
Since 1950 Nelson & District Credit Union has grown over the years from a modest beginning to a robust community-based financial co-operative. After the first year of operations, the cash-box had a net profit of $21.77. In 2000 the Community Investment Program was formed and through it over $2,300,000 has been given to local non-profit initiatives, including this contribution to the community of Rossland.
“What we find so appealing about being part of the foundation is that the funds we invest keep on working year after year. Our contribution is pooled with other funds and the interest that these funds generate is what gets distributed to important community projects. There is a reason we say Logically. Locally,” states Doug Stoddart, CEO.
“The Nelson & District Credit Union-Rossland Fund”, which currently sits close to $50,000, is designated to support the community and interest proceeds are dispersed annually to Rossland-based, not-for-profit organizations.
“We are very excited to be adding to our Rossland fund with this donation from the members of NDCU,” shares Adam Monteith, Leroi Foundation Chair. “The continuing strength of our communities will always be as a result of the dedication, generosity and innovation provided by strong community partners like Nelson & District Credit Union.”
Founded in 2005 the LeRoi Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the Greater Trail area through a network of donors. Their goal is to support charitable endeavours in the Greater Trail area through funds donated and held in perpetuity with expectancies of more than $1,000,000. For more information, visit the LeRoi Community Foundation website at http://www.leroifoundation.com.
Nelson & District Credit Union is a community based financial organization with assets over $165 million and 3 branches in Nelson, Rossland and the East Shore. For more information, visit http://www.nelsoncu.com.
2010 Fall Granting Cycle Completed
Thank you to all potential recipients for their interest in the Leroi Community Foundation. Our Granting Committee is hard at work reviewing your applications and will be notifying all applicants in the near future.
2010 Fall Granting Opportunity
The LeRoi Foundation of Greater Trail is pleased to announce another granting cycle. The Foundation, having invested its gifts prudently, has a limited number of grants to award to other registered charities for projects that benefit the communities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A & B.
The LeRoi Community Foundation Grants Program supports:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Welfare
- Sports and Recreation
The Foundation invites interested registered charities to view our Guidelines for Grantseekers and submit a “Letter of Interest” form.
The deadline for submissions is Midnight, October 22nd, 2010.
Thank you in advance for your interest!
2010 SPRING GRANT RECIPIENTS
The LeRoi Community Foundation was pleased to support the following organizations during its Spring Grant Cycle. The generous support of the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation made these grants possible.
All the Way Home Healthcare Chaplaincy
$800 for “Grief Share.”
“Grief Share provides an understanding, supportive and encouraging environment in which to work through one’s grief. Though hosted by a church, Grief Share is not unique to any one denomination and people of all religious background, or none, are welcome.” (Ken Siemens)
Trail FAIR Center Society
$1200 for “Art Therapy for Healing”
Through “Art Therapy for Healing,” a skilled therapist works with women residents of FAIR’s Nova Vita Second Stage Housing and the WINS Transition House to help them heal from abuse and violence.
Generation to Generation Society
$1000 for “Sanctuary House Mechanical Upgrade”
The Society is raising funds to complete a major mechanical upgrade to their building. The building houses a pre-teen drop in center and several low cost housing units. In addition, there are two apartments that are available for rent to individuals from out of town who are accessing medical care at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
Great Trail Success by 6 Community Table
$500 for “Teddy Bear Picnic”
The Teddy Bear Picnic is a “fun day where families from across Greater Trail are able to come …and get the education and information that they need about the importance of a healthy early childhood development.” (Sonia Tavares)
Kootenay Festival of the Arts
$400 for “Kootenay Festival of the Arts 2011”
“The festival provides an opportunity for students to perform on stage and to be adjudicated by professionals. Excellence is awarded with monetary prizes…with additional awards being given to students showing promise in their various fields.” (Beth Lloyd)
Stroke Recovery Trail & District Branch
$500 for “Functional Independence Team”
This grant will assist the organization in its efforts to expand the services currently offered to individuals recovering from a stroke. “Inclusion of the Functional Independence Team approach would allow group members to find a better “fit” for themselves following a stroke and allow them to more fully participate and contribute to their community during recovery.” (Rachel Jansen)
Trail Gymnastics Club Society
$2000 for “Gymnastics Participation Assistance”
“As a legacy initiative started with the Trail Athletic Association in affiliation with the United Way, The Trail Gymnastics Club Society continues to provide financial assistance for children who want to participate in gymnastics…By demonstrating assistance to others when needed, our hope is to build a strong, family orientated community through the positive experiences of our local area children of today.” (Trevor Markle)
Trail Historical Society
$1000 for “1961 World Hockey Championship Game Broadcast CD”
“This project will see the re-mastering of the final world championship game played by the 1961 Trail Smoke Eaters in Europe and replicated into a CD format in time for the 50th anniversary of the team winning the title for the second time. CD packaging will include archival photos and a brief history of the team and tournament.” (Sarah Benson)
Trail Maple Leaf Band
$3000 for “Equipment and Uniform Acquisition Project”
“The Trail Maple Leaf Band has been experiencing significant growth over recent years” with “membership currently over 40, aged from 15 to 90.” (Jennifer Cheveldave). This grant will assist the organization in properly outfitting its members and rounding out its musical sound.