It’s been a meaningful few months at the Golden & District Community Foundation.
From gathering Vital Pulse survey results, to supporting grassroots ideas, to witnessing moments of true community spirit, like Jim and Maryann Dunnum stepping up to support future nurses, we’re being reminded again and again of the power of local action.
Below are some highlights from our last quarter: The Vital Pulse Results: Your Voice, Your Impact. This year’s top three community priorities are: * No Poverty & Zero Hunger (tied for 1st) * Good Health and Wellbeing (2nd) * Sustainable Cities and Communities (3rd).
These results help guide our Community Grants Program by informing a matrix we use to evaluate project eligibility, ensuring funding flows where it’s needed most. Thanks to an 18.62% increase in survey participation, we now have an even clearer picture of what matters most to the people of Golden and Area A.
Special thanks to Mountain Life Financial, Save-On-Foods, and IGA for contributing prizes. And congratulations to Alaina and Jocelyn, each receiving $500 in grocery gift cards as part of our 2025 survey draw!
View full survey results and program updates here: goldencommunityfoundation.ca/community-grant-program
Scholarship Recipients 2025
We’re proud to recognize this year’s Golden Secondary School students who received support through GDCF’s scholarship and bursary programs. Congratulations to the following recipients:
● Major Family Arts Bursary – $2,000: Mak Brodie
● Alec Heywood Trades Scholarship – $1,000: Wyatt Keller
● Atma Sandhar Volunteer Award – $500: Evelyn Hunter
● Aman Virk Memorial Bursary – $1,000: Grady Wolfenden and Ella Grey
● David Braul Memorial Scholarship – $400: Brodie Relph
● Don Shuster Healthcare Bursary – $2,500: Amina Gillani and Ella Janes
● Future Contractor Scholarship – $500: Kadin Smith
● Golden Secondary School Youth Legacy Scholarship – $1,000: Gavin Woodstock, Eloise Brisson and Dawson Tataryn
● Henry M. Durand Bursary – $1,930: All applicants
● Tara Jubinville Memorial Bursary – $600: Eloise Brisson
● Jim and Maryann Dunnum Nursing Bursary – $2,500: Petra Slater
We’re honoured to help support these young leaders as they pursue their next steps. Thank you to the families, donors, and partners who make these awards possible.
Halloween Howler – Save the Date!
We’re teaming up with Kicking Horse Culture to co-host a Halloween Howler! A fun and creative way to raise money for the Arts & Culture Fund while celebrating community spirit. Save the Date: Friday, October 31, 2025! Stay tuned for event details.
Call for applications: Jim & Maryann Dunnum Nursing Bursary, $2,500 Available!
Pursuing Nursing in 2025? This Local Bursary Could Support You! Thanks to the generosity of local champions Jim and Maryann Dunnum, the Jim and Maryann Dunnum Nursing Bursary is available to support students from Golden and Area A who are entering nursing education in 2025.
This bursary is designed to support people pursuing a career in nursing. It aims to assist individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the healthcare profession and are actively enrolled in a recognized nursing program. The award helps alleviate the financial burden of nursing education, allowing recipients to focus on their studies and clinical training.
By offering this support, the bursary encourages the next generation of compassionate and dedicated nurses—ensuring they have the resources to thrive in their vital roles.
To Apply: Please submit the following by August 17th, 2025, to admin@goldencommunityfoundation.ca:
● A one-page written summary explaining why you are pursuing nursing
● Proof of enrollment in a recognized nursing program
● Proof of residency in Golden or Area A within the last three years
Deadline for submissions: August 17th. Decisions will be made by August 31st
New Fund – Donate now!
Calling all lovers of Field, B.C.! The Field Recreation Advisory Association has opened a fund with us to support vital repairs to St. Joseph’s Church, a historic gem built in 1908.
Once restored, this beautiful space will serve as a wedding venue and community gathering place, contributing to the revitalization of Field’s historic charm. Donations are eligible for charitable tax receipts and directly support this community-led restoration. Learn more about the project and how to contribute here: goldencommunityfoundation.ca/church-restoration-in-field-bc
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