The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities is pleased to welcome Melanie Leslie as the Foundation’s new President. Melanie has called the Boundary home for the past eight years after arriving in Grand Forks just 7 days before the catastrophic flood of 2018. Experiencing that event firsthand immersed her almost immediately in the strength, resilience, and connectedness of small-town community …
The Osprey Community Foundation recently had the chance to bring together 26 people from six different community foundations for a relaxed but really meaningful regional gathering on May 2nd. The Phoenix Foundation was excited to be a part of the day. The goal was simple: connect with each other, share what’s working (and what’s not), and figure out where we …
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Each year, the Phoenix Foundation, along with Christina Lake Gateway Association host a Community Impact Expo. The purpose of the Expo is to showcase the great work of volunteer organizations in our Boundary Communities, to increase awareness of the Volunteer POWER we currently have. This years Expo took place in beautiful Greenwood BC and we had 19 different organizations in …
Have you heard? News on the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program for 2026 will be available soon! Through the Neighbourhood Small Grants, the Phoenix Foundation is able to provide grants up to $500 to individuals to bring their project to life. Grants are given to anyone with an idea that contributes to their community – no experience necessary, applications are …
It is with mixed feelings that I write this President’s Report for the 2024-2025 year, knowing it will be my final document in this capacity. I am thankful to be part of an exceptional group of volunteers who have come together with the shared interest and support for the Phoenix Foundation. I can close this chapter of my volunteer time …
Executive Director, Sandy Wade updated Interior Health on the status of the Foundation, its Mission and Goals and some recent highlights of the Phoenix Foundation. You can read the Interior Health Foundation Spotlight Series HERE.
Grand Forks, B.C. – Following a membership vote in favour of joining BC credit union Gulf & Fraser on January 1, 2023, the Board of Grand Forks Credit Union (gfcu) has approved a significant donation of $250,000 to the Phoenix Foundation as a thank you to members for supporting their future vision. Gulf & Fraser will donate $150,000 over the …
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Sandy Wade, Executive Director, on behalf of the Phoenix Foundation Board of Directors, awards Kimberly Feeny, of the Boundary Helping Hands Feline Rescue Society, a cheque in the amount of $15,000 to support a cat rescue centre. See more information here.
The 2022 granting cycle for the Phoenix Foundation is now complete. The Foundation would like to thank all applicants for their submissions. Successful grant recipients will be notified by the Foundation by the end of June 2022.
We are pleased to welcome Sandy Wade to the Phoenix Foundation. Sandy has been contracted by the Foundation to perform administrative tasks. She can be reached by e-mail at admin@phoenix-foundation.ca
