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651 Highway 93/95
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre Building
PO Box 991
Invermere, BC V0A 1KO

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250-342-2845
online@ValleyFoundation.ca

Photo Credits

Starry Night and Wetlands on home page attributed to Chris Conway © 2017

Heart Stones, Wagon Wheel, Little girl in Contemplation to Vanessa Jeakins © 2017

Hospice Society, WV Youth Society, Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society photos to Ruth Fast © 2018

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It is community granting season at the Columbia Valley Community Foundation! Deadline for community grant applications is 12:00 PM, October 31. Applications available at http://valleyfoundation.ca/community-grants-apply/

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The Columbia Valley Community Foundation Community Grants are adjudicated in November and awarded in December of each year. Apply online!

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Good morning Columbia Valley! Hoping that everyone enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. I felt grateful that I live in this amazing community with so many passionate and caring people. Sharing this article about Starbucks employees volunteering in their communities. https://money.cnn.com/2018/08/23/news/companies/starbucks-nonprofit-service-fellows/index.html
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Starbucks will let employees split their time at a nonprofit

It's one way to lure employees in a tight labor market.

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6 days ago
Deadline for community grant applications is 12:00 PM, October 31. Applications available at https://t.co/snABFIfZJK (Pictured is 2017 grant recipients Toby Creek Nordic Club) https://t.co/MeYG1d6IK4

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6 days ago
The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is proud to support Frank's Rink in Edgewater. https://t.co/3yjq0KZHiC

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Edgewater cut the ribbon on their new facility, Franks Rink, named after the original builder. Congratulations on the completion of this project! #OurBasin #EdgewaterBC #BasinRecreation https://t.co/e9IKa2sxy7

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1 week ago
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3 weeks ago
Fall is here and it is a great time to think about volunteering. We now have over 70 potential volunteers signed up on the volunteer website. If you are a local organization seeking volunteers and you are not signed up on the website, now is the time! https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf https://t.co/fovPiKMEIZ

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4 weeks ago
Our Vital Signs draft report is nearing completion. Our VS team compiled a large amount of community data together with our survey results. What do you think the number one issue area is for our residents? The completed report will be released in mid-October. #vitalsigns https://t.co/mOAQphHcEe

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1 month ago
Welcome to the Columbia Valley Cycling Society! The latest organization to add their profile to the Volunteer Columbia Valley website. https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf New to the community? Check out the organizations that are looking for volunteers. There is something for everyone. https://t.co/YZgl4PnBQq

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2 months ago
Check out our national organization's annual report. Community foundations are making lasting impact in communities (like ours) across the country. Honoured to be a part of this movement. https://t.co/wcWiiBaODc

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2017 was a year of milestones, deep learning, leadership & action. Check out our year in review https://t.co/gFrpXYQGAP https://t.co/lcaIsO4Vie

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2 months ago
Have you checked out the new Volunteer Columbia Valley website? https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf
Check out the open volunteer positions and organizations seeking volunteers. Watch the Columbia Valley Pioneer for weekly featured volunteer opportunities! https://t.co/umm6FVVUVw

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2 months ago
Living in BC, we know the devastation of the wildfires in the last two years. If you want to donate to organizations that are assisting with the relief effort, please check out this link on CanadaHelps. https://t.co/w8tpw4uFTy https://t.co/P8XYIgVVIj

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2 months ago
Volunteer Columbia Valley, https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf, is a new website connecting volunteers with volunteer-seeking organizations. Visit us at the Mountain Hub Co-Working Space tomorrow from 11:00 to 5:00 (Aug 21) to receive an orientation of the site. we would love to see you! https://t.co/KKgXkii8MA

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2 months ago
Congratulations to our local community champion, Katie Watt. Well done Ms. Watt! 👏👏 https://t.co/fsGfYYUxLT

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Congrats to our four $2000 Community Champs Bursary winners! When young people become involved in their communities to the extent that these four amazing students have, it shows that our future will be in great hands. #KootenayKids https://t.co/yijuIFQPmz

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3 months ago
Here is Thea Rodgers conducting water tests on Lake Windermere. The community foundation was proud to support the Lake Windermere Ambassadors with a 2017 grant for their summer and winter Lake Windermere stewardship guides. Keep up the good work! https://t.co/OU350WfSDY

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3 months ago
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Mountain Hub Co-Working Space yesterday to register on the Volunteer Columbia Valley website. Check it out at https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf. Thank you to Megan Adams, creator of Mountain Hub and awesome host! It is a beautiful and welcoming space. https://t.co/wvuB4LmlDd

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3 months ago
Want to learn about the new Volunteer Columbia Valley website? Stop by the Mountain Hub in downtown Invermere between 11 - 5 tomorrow (July 25). Laurie and Tess will be there to provide an overview of the website. https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf https://t.co/UMqE58c201

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3 months ago
July 25 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM visit Laurie and Tess from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation at Mountain Hub Co-Working space in downtown Invermere. We will provide information about the new Volunteer Columbia Valley website. Check it out at https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf https://t.co/O1RB0HQ5Rx

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3 months ago
Thank you! We received close to 700 responses to our Vital Signs survey. The results of the survey will be published in our 2018 Vital Signs report available in October. https://t.co/Jpv70zF9hO

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3 months ago
Check out the new Columbia Valley volunteer website at https://t.co/EzdC4U2slf. Set up your volunteer profile or if you are a local organization, you can setup your basic profile at no charge. The website will continue to evolve and adapt to our communities needs. Sign up today! https://t.co/WCjzonaQyU

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4 months ago
Thank you CV Chamber of Commerce for supporting our Vital Signs survey. We are looking to hear from local residents about working, living and growing in our communities. Thank you to the almost 600 residents that have completed the survey. Survey is at https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR https://t.co/ncwkmkF0sk

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4 months ago
Tess and Laurie completed another Vital Signs tour today. Thank you to the local businesses that agreed to share our Vital Signs survey with their employees. Remember the survey is scheduled to close on July 6. Please visit https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR to complete your survey. https://t.co/4Xa2QKniNn

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4 months ago
Our Vital Signs survey is open for two more weeks. Deadline is July 6. Please complete our survey at https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR. We need your voice! #VitalSigns https://t.co/wpeoRsEDBm

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4 months ago
Looking forward to participating in this event tomorrow! https://t.co/D528DJBvGh

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Invermere really is awesome.
So let's make it even better for everyone - no matter their age or mobility!
Come out to #JanesWalk on Thurs. June 21, 4:30pm, outside the Library. Learn how we all can make downtown #InvermereBC more #accessible for everyone. https://t.co/hV13PMa8pw https://t.co/kn0jJ5BkqO

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4 months ago
Thank you to the Invermere Bakery for hosting Tess and Laurie this morning. And thank you to everyone who has completed our Vital Signs survey. Your opinion matters! See you tomorrow at 9:00 AM at Circle Café in Invermere. #VitalSigns https://t.co/tSKarlVZeT

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4 months ago
Our Vital Signs team is hitting the road again tomorrow. Visit us at the Quality Bakery in Invermere from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM tomorrow. Visit our website at https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR to complete your survey today! We want to hear from you! #VitalSigns https://t.co/N16gUlAzBI

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4 months ago
We had a fun day talking with residents in Canal Flats and Fairmont. Thank you for your interest in our Vital Signs survey. To complete the survey, go to https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR. Our goal is 800 - 1000 responses, share , share, share! #vitalsigns https://t.co/1Id5EzRkTW

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4 months ago
The Invermere Public Library has offered their computers to complete the Columbia Valley Vital Signs report. Thank you Invermere Public Library! You may complete the survey online at https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR. #vitalsigns https://t.co/R2MRj00Zvp

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4 months ago
Hello from our Vital Signs team! Today, Tess and Laurie were at Kicking Horse Coffee to encourage local residents to complete our Vital Signs survey. Great morning and nice to meet new people. Our survey is at https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR. We need your voice! #VitalSigns https://t.co/xk9gcLBRXs

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4 months ago
Our little Vital Signs team will be on the road tomorrow. Visit Laurie and Tess at Kicking Horse Coffee from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM tomorrow. Or, visit https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR to complete the survey. We need your input! #VitalSigns https://t.co/V9PbsG8rUT

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4 months ago
Need help completing our survey? Our Vital Signs team will be visiting communities throughout the Columbia Valley. Come visit us! #vitalsigns https://t.co/GgE0CIV3jZ

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4 months ago
Our Vital Signs 2018 survey is now open. Visit our website to complete the survey today. Your feedback is crucial in helping make our community a better place to work, live and grow. Please share and thank you!
https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR #vitalsigns https://t.co/HHVG7ioJYo

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4 months ago
Was honoured to make a presentation to the Hospitality Management Diploma Program students at the College of the Rockies about the Columbia Valley Community Foundation including Vital Signs and our new Volunteer Columbia Valley website. Welcome to our community! https://t.co/2fNgabn3Q4

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4 months ago
June 6, 7:00 PM the Columbia Valley Community Foundation is holding an info session at the Lion's Hall. (Chamber bldg at the crossroads) We will introduce you to the community foundation and how we can help you fulfill your charitable wishes. https://t.co/G6Xl7wKnFR https://t.co/1EAsLj8A6R

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5 months ago
Thank you to our passionate Vital Signs community advisory committee. Your feedback on our survey was awesome! (Check out the notes on the board.) Looking forward to survey release sometime next week. #VitalSigns https://t.co/CuPV5Tpjdg

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5 months ago
If you ever wanted to try ziplining - today is your day. Have fun and support Columbia Valley Search and Rescue. https://t.co/wXT55zzudt

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5 months ago
The official launch of the Volunteer Columbia Valley website is June 25, 5:30 PM at the Lion's Hall (Chamber building at crossroads). If you work or volunteer with a non-profit in the Columbia Valley, the session will get you started on how to recruit volunteers. See you there! https://t.co/Aja7e3uqKv

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5 months ago
Food and conversation about community? Sounds great to us. If you are interested in hosting a conversation, check out the website at https://t.co/Vw6Hcktrw6 https://t.co/mtHL22XV9N

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It's our 75th anniversary, and we're planning an event that will bring together people across BC to make new connections, and talk about what matters most to us. Welcome to On the Table, BC! Find out more at https://t.co/u1q6xwnz92 #onthetableBC @onthetablebc https://t.co/KOsgxjIeOH

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5 months ago
June 6, 7:00 PM the Columbia Valley Community Foundation is holding an info session at the Lion's Hall. (Chamber bldg at the crossroads) During this casual evening presentation, we introduce you to the community foundation and how we can help you fulfill your charitable wishes https://t.co/6fueaepYfX

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5 months ago
Thank you to Lori at Columbia Valley Sign Artists for our new sign! Our office is located at the Chamber building at the Invermere crossroads, feel free to stop by any time. https://t.co/Odc4ag5epV

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5 months ago
Did you know 56% of BC residents do not have a will? A will ensures that your wishes are fulfilled, including charitable gifts. Whether you are writing your first will or need to update your will, sign up for the Wills course at the College of the Rockies. Spots are limited! https://t.co/ODR5rTc4Sz

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5 months ago
June 6, 7:00 PM the Columbia Valley Community Foundation is holding an info session at the Lion's Hall. (Chamber bldg at the crossroads) During this casual evening presentation, we introduce you to the community foundation and how we can help you fulfill your charitable wishes https://t.co/KYGkvUx9fM

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5 months ago
Tuesday May 8 the Invermere campus will be holding an Open House from 430 – 630pm. They welcome community members to drop by for some light refreshments and a chance to share info. Check it out! https://t.co/PYGsNWb6ir

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5 months ago
Come to Horsethief Creek Pub on Sunday May 13 for Give Back Sunday! Columbia Valley Community Foundation will receive 15% of all food sales from the Horsethief Creek Pub for the entire day! Last year the proceeds supported the purchase of shade trees at Windermere School. https://t.co/L7UCBnSNMO

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