Revelstoke Community Foundation tapped to dispense Community Services Recovery Fund to local groups.
In November, the Canadian Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced that across the country, three organizations would be responsible for distributing the fund.
The three organizations included the Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and United Way Centraide Canada. Locally, Revelstoke’s Community Foundation is responsible for doling out the funds.
The Community Services Recovery Fund was a one-time, $400 million investment to help charities, Indigenous Governing Bodies, and non-profits with their pandemic recovery.
READ MORE: A gift within city limits: Greenbelt and area winter trail grooming
Specifically, the fund is to help groups that experienced an increase in demand, reduced donations, or other effects of the pandemic.
The funds can be used to help local organizations in a variety of ways. It could be used to update technological capabilities, support staff, or develop new fundraising approaches.
For charities, Indigenous Governing Bodies, or non-profits interested in applying for the funds, they can visit the Community Services Recovery Fund website. Local groups interested with questions can contact the Revelstoke Community Foundation at info@revelstokecommunityfoundation.com, or by phone at 250-814-3915.
READ MORE: Revelstoke Credit Union announces Community Giving funding
@ZacharyDelaney
zach.delaney@revelstokereview.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.
