The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation announced recipients of its fall funding intake last week, with two dozen Sea to Sky non-profits set to benefit.
In total, $625,000 will be dispersed amongst the groups, including $100,000 for the Sea to Sky Hospice Society endowment fund, $78,000 to the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment for an e-transit van, and $56,000 to Whistler Gymnastics to support programming.
Other recipients include Arts Whistler ($41,000 for upgraded theatre lighting); the Pemberton Arts Council ($41,000 to help buy a portable stage and tent); the Whistler Community Services Society ($40,000 to support outreach services); and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre ($35,000 to support the Indigenous Youth Ambassador Program).
More than a dozen non-profits also received smaller grants up to $25,000. Find a full list of recipients here.
"We have so many people to thank for the continued success of our fundraising efforts. The number of individuals and companies that support our cause year after year, warms my heart," said WBF executive director Mei Madden in a release.
"We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to Whistler Blackcomb and Vail Resorts EpicPromise for their continued and generous support of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation.The Foundation is committed to helping organizations that benefit residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor. It is truly rewarding to disburse charitable grants to these amazing local non-profits.”
Read more at whistlerblackcombfoundation.com.
