Over $110,000 in grants are going to 18 different area organizations.
The money comes from several different funds within the North Bay and Area Community Foundation.
Officials say the goal of the foundation is to create a sustainable source of funding primarily for charity groups.
“The value that our local charities add to our community is immense and the work that they do is essential,” says Kate Merritt-Dupelle, Executive Director. “We are incredibly grateful for our fundholders and the generosity of our community. It is because of this generosity that we are able to serve as a source of sustainable funding and support the inspiring efforts being made in our area.”
The foundation has been providing grants since 2010.
Below is a full list of this year’s grant recipients:
Alzheimer Society $14,987
ArtFix $1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters $800
Capitol Centre $15,000
Community Living $2,000
Discovery Routes $7,200
Greater Nipissing Stewardship Council $250
Mattawa Museum $7,015
North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority $1,375
Near North Palliative Care Network $2,000
North Bay District Humane Society $5,225
One Kids Place $5,500
Packsac Smiles $5,000
PADDLE $10,000
The Gathering Place $10,000
United for Literacy $5,000
Victoria’s Quilts $3,000
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario $15,000
