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A new fund has been established with the Battlefords and District Community Foundation to benefit the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club. Annual grants from the Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords Fund will support programs and services for children in the Battlefords.
Dave Eckel, a member of the Kiwanis Club since 1979, explains how the club decided to support the Boys and Girls Club.
“Young Children, Priority One has always been the main theme of the Kiwanis,” said Eckel. “Over the years we have not only contributed financially, but also taking part in activities with the kids.” This new fund from the Kiwanis Club is a prime example of a donor creating a long-term resource for the community. The creation of this fund will help support the annual operating budget for the Boys and Girls Club.
Community members can contribute to this fund knowing that the annual income will help to support the families who use the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club. Donations are pooled and invested, and the annual grant is taken from the income generated by that investment. The principal donation stays in the endowment forever.
Community foundations across Canada create endowment funds that will provide annual income to meet needs in each community. Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently manages more than 20 funds that will contribute to a range of interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF will distribute close to $50,000 in community grants and scholarships this year. The foundation website at www.bdcf.ca has complete information.
