33rd Annual Coquitlam Foundation Awards Another Success.

On June 4th the Coquitlam Foundation held their 33rd annual Coquitlam Foundation Awards event where they gave away thousands of dollars in the form of student bursaries, scholarships , and community grants. The event was once again held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. Community groups that were recognized this year include ;

The 10th Coquitlam Scouts received $1,500 for community scouting.

Act II Child and Family Services received $3,500 for parental education, family counselling , and sexual abuse counselling.

The Canadian Paraplegic Association received $3,500 for therapudic intervention and 2nd stage transitional housing.

Coquitlam Place des Arts received $3,500 for continuing arst programs for youth.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue received $3,500 for first aid training.

Crossroads Hospice Society received $3,500 to help with their continued service to the community.

Food Link Society received $3,500 to help with food recovery in the Tri-Cities They pick up from 22 distribution centres and deliver to families in need.

Kinsmen of Coquitlam received $3,500 to support their various activities in the community.

The Lumara Grief & Bereavement Care Society received $3,500 to help with bereavement counselling for families suffering from a traumatic death.

NaloxHome Society received $3,500 for Naloxone training and education.

PLEA Community Services received $3,500 to help support children and families in need.

Tri-Cities Community Action Team received $1,500 to help with education and to help reduce the stigma associated with drug use and to combat the toxic drug crisis.

Variety Children's Club of BC receiver $3,000 for their work supporting children and their families struggling with medical issues.

The Coquitlam Diversity Fund received $3,500 to help with the social and economic integration of diverse groups in the Tri-Cities.

The Coquitlam Public Library received $3,500 to assist them with all that they do for our community.