The Prince George Community Foundation brings together people who care about their community.
We are an independent, volunteer-driven, charitable organization and we are members of the Community Foundations of Canada.
The Foundation facilitates philanthropy, by partnering with donors to build permanent endowment funds that support community projects.
We provide leadership on issues of broad community concern.
PO Box 1204, Station A,
2880 15th Avenue,
Prince George, BC V2L 4V3
Phone: 250-562-7772
Email: pgfoundation@telus.net
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Recent Grant Recipients
The Prince George Community Foundation "Giving Back" more than $50,000 to the Community
In the spring of 2008, the Prince George Community Foundation hosted a reception for organization fund holders to celebrate the good work of the organizations and to "give back" the earned income from their funds.
Prince George African Heritage Society($2000) To assist the ongoing program of developing African Heritage talents. |
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Prince George Potters Guild($1500) To assist the purchase of a new electric kiln. |
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Northern Family Health Society($1500) To assist the ongoing “Hand in Hand” program providing nutritious food to at risk children. |
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Canadian Red Cross Society($2500) To conduct two workshops for seniors regarding emergency preparedness during disaster situations. |
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Elder Citizens Recreation Association($1500) To assist the development of a senior centre “Go Green” garden. |
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Prince George Folkfest Society($1500) To assist the purchase of “backline” equipment for Coldsnap festivals. |
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Canadian National Institute for the Blind($2500) To assist the purchase of audio visual equipment (computer & projector) used in industrial eye safety workshops. |
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Prince George Conservatory of Music($1100) To assist in the purchase of percussion instruments. |
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Prince George Metis Elders Society($2500) To promote the teaching of Metis history and the Michif language. |
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MS Society of Canada – Prince George Chapter($2000) the ongoing Equipment Provision Program for those in financial need living with MS. |
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Prince George United Way – Northern HIV($2500) To assist the development of a pamphlet by and for youth about healthy living and HIV / HCV prevention. |
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David Douglas Botanical Garden Society($2500) To assist the purchase of a resting bench and signage to complete the Wetlands Water Feature and Bridge project. |
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Project Friendship Society($1000) To assist the development of a website featuring and connecting people with special needs. |
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Canadian Diabetes Association($500) To assist the developments of a brochure promoting the diabetes healthier lifestyle program. |
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Prince George New Hope Society (United Way)($2500) To assist the support programs for survival sex workers and sexually exploited youth. |
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Northern BC Friends of Children($2500) To update the “TLC Package” (resource information for families with children experiencing extraordinary medical needs) and make it available on the internet. |
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The Canadian Council of the Blind($2400) To purchase refurbished laptop computers and to provide computer training to the local blind community. |
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Prince George Search and Rescue Society($2500) To assist the purchase of specialized watercraft for dangerous fast water application. |
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In addition to the grants detailed on the reverse, approximately $45,000 of earned income was available for disbursement to Organization and Special Interest Funds that include the following:
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