A Nelson intern helps provide design solutions
A wage subsidy has enabled Spearhead Inc. to focus on training intern Spica, without worrying about losing staff time that could have been spent on client projects.
Region: Southwest Region
Burton plants seeds for change
Progress on the community garden and kitchen renovation at the community hall is well underway since Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services received funding from Columbia Basin Trust, which included expert guidance from a food advisor, who helped draft a comprehensive food access and recovery plan.
Kaslo youth take on wildfire resilience
The Village of Kaslo’s FireSmart committee decided to focused on engaging youth in the community in 2023 by hiring Youth FireSmart Coordinator, Kenya Blouin.
A career boost for local childcare staff
Accessible support like the Trust’s Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program ensures a bright future for both ECEs and the young children growing up in Basin communities.
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.
Earth Temple Gardens nourishes Basin residents
The Trust’s Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program has supported Silver in employing six employees from May through October for the past three years.
A place to lay their heads
Knowing that comfortable, affordable and safe space is available opens up the Basin as an option when people are considering their futures.
A chocolate sensation gets a business boost
Beth Campbell approached the Trust’s Basin Business Advisor’s, which offers free, one-to-one, confidential business counselling–to take her business to the next level.
Building resilience in ecosystems
A range of actions address wildfire risk and improve fish habitat in the Slocan Valley.
Strengthening its LINKS
Over 340 non-profits supported through Trust advisory program between 2015 and 2023.
