Sea to Sky Non-Profit Organizations
Receive over $455,000 in Grants
Your commitment to the WBF helps support the work of many charitable groups serving the Sea to Sky Corridor community. THANK YOU!
SPRING GRANT RECIPIENT HIGHLIGHTS
A grant of $75,000 was awarded to Squamish Search and Rescue Society to help fund the steel framework for their new facility. This structure will house rescue equipment and vehicles and serve as a communications hub for coordinating complex operations and tasks.
$60,000 was granted to the Whistler Community Services Society to support their Food Security and community Outreach Services programs that support Whistler's most vulnerable residents.
$50,000 was granted to Whistler Search and Rescue Society to help with the purchase of a new side by side Utility Terrain Vehicle. The new vehicle's off-road capabilities and ample storage space allow for effective search and rescue operations in remote areas with varied and steep terrain.
$50,000 was granted to Whistler Secondary School to support the school community in building a new fitness and training centre. Funds will go toward purchasing the required flooring and equipment for the space.
$41,000 was granted to Pemberton Search and Rescue to support the acquisition of a Remotely Piloted Aerial System - a robust, portable drone designed for public safety operations. The drone is equipped with advanced capabilities to support both operational tasks and training.
$30,000 was granted to Mountain Muskox to further establish their Sea to Sky Chapter. Mountain Muskox creates spaces for community healing through professionally facilitated peer support circles. Each Chapter offers a welcoming environment which is open to anyone impacted by loss or trauma in the mountains and where individuals can connect, share, and grow together.
Axemen Rugby Club · Junior Achievement of British Columbia · Pemberton BMX Society · Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association · Pemberton Youth Soccer Association · Signal Hill Elementary · Squamish Helping Hands Society · The Whistler Writing Society · Whistler Field Hockey Club · Whistler Independent Supported Housing Society
A Message From Our Executive Director
“We are incredibly grateful to the many individuals and businesses whose continued support drives the success of our fundraising efforts. The commitment we see year after year is truly inspiring. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Whistler Blackcomb and Vail Resorts EpicPromise, TELUS, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for their very generous and ongoing support of our mission. We remain dedicated to funding organizations that make a lasting impact in our community, and it is deeply rewarding to help these groups continue their vital work.”
- Mei Madden, Executive Director of the WBF.
The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation accepts funding applications twice per year. The funding deadlines are April 1 and October 1 annually.
Learn more HERE.