From Start to Future
Basin College’s help students learn, grow and thrive locally while building stronger communities.
Interest: Children and Youth
From Sandlot to Standout: McInnis Park Reimagined
Beaver Valley baseball teams rejoice with the completion of McInnis Park upgrades.
CBAL helps families make literacy fun
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy supports the life-long literacy needs of Basin residents of all ages including special programming during Family Literacy Week.
An abundance of options for Revelstoke youth
Part of the Trust’s Basin Youth Network, Revelstoke’s Stoke Youth Network is helping local youth find their voices, make connections and providing the space to collaborate on priorities for their community.
A youth creates impact in New Denver
Cassandra Qiu was awarded a 2023 Youth Community Service Award from Columbia Basin Trust for her outstanding volunteerism.
Youth Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous culture
School District 8’s Youth Pow Wow brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and community members to celebrate Indigenous culture through dance, music, regalia and educational teachings.
Youth come first at Foundry
Foundry East Kootenay recently opened its doors becoming the latest in a string of Foundry Centres across the province. The Foundry is a network of integrated health and social service centres for young people between the ages of 12 and 24.
A place to call home
This non-profit received support from the Trust and other community partners to purchase a commercial building that will benefit the public on a long-term basis.
Growing as leaders—while having a great time
Youth Leadership Summit participants were empowered to network and get out of their comfort zone in workshops, activities, games and guest presentations that built foundational leadership skills.
Valemount Program Gets Local Youth Outdoors
Robson Valley Community Services recently launched Valemount Youth Wilderness Initiative, a program that focuses on youth building resiliency and positive self-image, while fostering community and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.
