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CICF

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Microgrants for Neighbours funds 14 projects including multiple Indigenous related initiatives
July 19, 2024 by Louis Belcourt

The Cortes Island Community Foundation announced its funded projects for the 2024 Microgrants for Neighbors Program.

There were thirty-two applications, which was more than last year, and fourteen projects were funded that used up their entire budget of around six thousand dollars, says Isabelle Mcknight, Executive Administrator at the Foundation.

Within in the successful applicants are multiple Indigenous projects supporting the Klahoose Nation, including a Helping Elders Heal program, design work being done for a group of Namqam Singers, and a project working on Klahoose Regalia and a workshop to go along with it.

“We’re super excited that we have had lots of engagement from the Klahoose peoples throughout this program. One of the really big things that the foundation is trying to work on is increased accessibility for all different sectors of our community,” added McKnight.

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Playschool expands to summer program and full-time hours thanks to new funding
July 4, 2024 by Loni Taylor

The Southern Cortes Community Association (SCCA) has announced an expansion to the Playschool operation, introducing a Summer Program and full-time hours. The announcement was first made at the SCCA AGM on June 15. The summer session will begin the week of July 8.

Funding for the expansion is coming through the Cortes Island Community Foundation with the Gender Equity Program. The funding has enabled the Playschool to hire more facilitators, with the flexibility to bring on additional help in the future as well.

According to the Executive Director of the SCCA Cora Moret, the programming is set to fully expand to Monday through Friday hours beginning in September. 

To hear more about how full-time childcare is taking shape on Cortes, listen to the CKTZ News Update.

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Construction continues at Village Commons, completion aimed for October
June 25, 2024 by Louis Belcourt

The Village Commons construction project aims to have its new structures operational by end of October, says General Contractor Richard Andrews.

In January, the Village Commons title was transferred from CCEDA to the Cortes Island Community Foundation. The CICF set out to develop the land for community usage with a variety of grants.

The current project underway is “a combined shared meeting and office space” with an operating title of “the Nook.”

“It’s two small buildings that are going to be covered by one roof, and there’ll be a fairly extensive deck and breezeway between the two buildings through which people can pass,” says Andrews.

Recently finished was the “wild play zone” which is an “interactive playground and sculptural area,” including a large swing, a ship-like deck with seats and a small hut made of driftwood.

The remaining projects include three shipping containers installed for non-profit storage and an outdoor pavilion for outdoor gatherings and performances.

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Community association welcomes new executive director, improvements to classic programming
June 21, 2024 by Loni Taylor

The Southern Cortes Community Association (SCCA) held their annual general meeting on June 15 and officially welcomed their new Executive Director Cora Moret.

Moret began as a board member, evolving into facility manager, and then in April, she was appointed the executive director.

Moret shared the current highlights and upcoming events happening at Mansons Hall and beyond including Cortes Day and the second annual Skate Jam.

The surrounding Village Commons and Skate Park areas are undergoing “Phase One” of development in collaboration with the Cortes Island Community Foundation. This includes upgrades of Friday Market infrastructure and a newly completed parking area. 

Moret said the market layout remains the same “with an optimized layout that is much more pedestrian and vendor friendly.”

To hear more about SCCA, listen to the CKTZ News Update.

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Cortes Island receives $105k from new BC government fund for poverty reduction, social inclusion
June 13, 2024 by Louis Belcourt

The Cortes Island Community Foundation (CICF) has been awarded $105,000 dollars to distribute as part of the Community Prosperity Fund, a BC government fund intended to support the non-profit sector.

The CICF aims to use the funds for “poverty reduction and social inclusion on Cortes Island,” says Andrea Fisher, operations manager for the foundation.

“We’re hearing from the food bank, the housing society, the women’s center, the health association, and a lot of other organizations that our community members are in need. The support that our emergency response teams are providing is essential to make sure that we’re all living a healthy and vibrant life on Cortes,” said Fisher.

The Community Prosperity Fund was announced by the BC government on Oct. 30, 2023, BC Non-profit Day. The Cortes Foundation announced its applications were open for the grant on May 23.

CKTZ has more on the story.

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Foundation exploring new approach with one-time charitable gifts
April 25, 2024 by Loni Taylor

The Cortes Island Community Foundation (CICF) has been trying a different method of supporting those in need through a program called, “The Giving Well”.

An anonymous donor offered a total of $350,000 in 2023 with the request that it was given to people with “no strings attached.”

Last year, the CICF split the donation in half, requesting people to apply in the summer 2023 with the help of “Community Cultivators.” They received over 80 applications, requesting a total of over $1,000,000 in aid. The foundation selected 30 applicants and gave away $180,000 total. 

CICF utilizes an open feedback loop, and improved accessibility to award the second half of the funds. Part of the program’s mission is to learn more about where and what the need is for Cortes residents.

Applications for the final round are due May 5. Locals can email outreach@cortesfoundation.ca to find out more.

Listen to the CKTZ News Update.

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