Since 2006, the Community Foundation has led vibrant groups of students at Beaver Brae Secondary School and Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in understanding community needs and making impactful grants to local charities. The program is known as “Youth in Philanthropy” (YIP) and this year, $3,500 in grants were awarded to seven organizations.
“This is a true Kenora success story – youth learning about their community and the importance of giving and contributing where they live. This program empowers youth as decision makers and leaders within our communities. We are so proud of these students who have demonstrated their personal commitment to charities and are actively contributing to help those in need”, said KLWCF Executive Director, Lynn McAughey.
This year’s program was also made possible through the hard work of teacher leaders: Ms. Jocelyn Dockerty at Beaver Brae and Chaplain Dean Woodbeck at STA, and the annual financial support of Northern Credit Union. Community Foundation board members, recipient charities and members of Northern Credit Union were on hand, as the YIP students proudly announced the following grants:
- St. Thomas Aquinas High School Grant Recipients
- Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’itwin Foundation, Makwa Patrol, Kenora Chiefs Advisory
- Women’s Shelter, Saakaate House Inc
- Kenora Association for Community Living
- Women’s Place Kenora
- Beaver Brae Secondary School Grant Recipients
- Minto Early On Centre
- Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care
- Trylight Theatre Company
