Banff Canmore Community Foundation
214 Banff Avenue T1L 1C7 Banff, AB, Canada

"If it’s about getting the most out of life here in the Bow Valley, we’re in support of it." - Cathy Geisler, fund director for Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation The Pauw Foundation focuses on access to recreation, particularly for youth and newcomers, mental health and wellness for youth, and taking a broad view of community challenges. Has the Pauw Foundation helped you or your family? We'd love to hear from you about how they continue to be a key link in the community during this crucial time: banffcanmorecf.org/pauw-foundation-offers-key-link-at-cruc/

Good food news! Check out Bow Valley Root Cellar's Community Food Market, starting tomorrow, March 17. You can choose what to pay with support from Bow Valley Food Alliance too

We're better when we work together Thanks for having the Better Together Red Lager on tap as the community brew, Banff Ave Brewing Co. It's a smooth, full-bodied Vienna lager and is available in bomber bottles and growlers at their retail shop. A portion of proceeds will support our work at the Foundation, so let's give a big cheers to community

Thank you to Banff Public Library and Canmore Public Library for adapting during the pandemic. We are so glad you've come up with ways to keep the Bow Valley reading It's an invaluable service to the community and brings a daily dose of delight

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today we celebrate all of the women who lead, inspire, and support change for smarter, sustainable and more caring communities in the Bow Valley and beyond In honour of IWD, we interviewed YWCA Banff Programs and Services's new CEO Ebony Rempel. Read about her thoughts on gender economics, safety and the pandemic: banffcanmorecf.org/5-questions-with-ywca-banffs-ebony-remp/

The BCCF crew with the community on tap brew! Banff Ave Brewing Co continues to step up for the community. Find out how their Better Together red lager is both good tasting and good for us all, with a portion of proceeds going to support BCCF: banffcanmorecf.org/better-together-at-banff-ave-brewing-co/

From big picture issues like food sovereignty to urgent needs like getting meals where they're needed most, the Bow Valley Food Alliance is leading our community and charting a future path We recently asked their food response coordinator Cody Alba five questions about food security in the Bow Valley, here are her answers: banffcanmorecf.org/5-questions-with-the-bow-valley-food-al/

Are you doing good work in the community? Need funding to help make a project, program, or initiative happen? Apply for a community grant by Jan. 29, 2021 Grant applications will be accepted on any and all areas of need in the Bow Valley, including COVID-19 response. Learn more about our community grants program and submit an application today: banffcanmorecf.org/grants-and-scholarships/community-grants/

Celebrate the Power of the Pack on International Women's Day Hosted by Wolfe Automotive Group on March 8, this free online event will honour women's achievements in Edmonton, Calgary, and the Bow Valley. Be sure to check out the panel of women who will share their advice and stories on business success, balancing family, continual education and self care - then register today: wolfeautomotive.ca/power-of-the-pack/

Maybe it’s just part of my character, Bill Fisher says, but I really enjoy the challenge of doing new things. Certainly, he’s made a life of doing new things, often in new places. The community has benefitted greatly from Bill's leadership as board chair and as executive director. Please join us in thanking Bill for his service to community To read more about his time at BCCF, check out this interview by Glen Herbert: banffcanmorecf.org/a-sense-of-place/

Looking for a feel good story this holiday season? Give a listen to executive director Laurie Edward on 106.5 Mountain FM talking about the 15 new pandemic-related grants as well as the upcoming community grant cycle Since March 2020, more than half a million dollars has been distributed in the Bow Valley by the Foundation and its partners. For a full list of pandemic response and recovery grants awarded to date or to make a donation to the Bow Valley Emergency Fund, go to: banffcanmorecf.org/pandemic-response-and-recovery/

Today is National Philanthropy Day Who inspires you to give back? Your mom? Your boss? A friend? Your little sister? Tell us who and why. We are inspired by inspiration Sign up for the BCCF newsletter to see some of the people who inspire us: bit.ly/BCCFNewsletter : Devaan Ingraham / Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

Cozy up by the Christmas tree and by your computer to watch Home For The Holidays - A Banff Community Christmas Concert tonight at 6 p.m. This is a beautiful way to celebrate together while we stay six feet apart

Great food news The Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation's What's For Dinner Meal Hampers are back with the same healthy and affordable options. Open to all and delivery is available for those in isolation. For more info or to place an order, go to: pauwfoundation.com/whats-for-dinner

Thanks for the helping hand, Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar Between Climbduro and Negroni Week, they raised more than $1,000 for BCCF this fall. We love how they give back to community as a team, way to go Park!

Make a kid’s day by supporting a refreshed space to learn, grow, and play! Until Dec. 10, you can purchase Banff Rundle Playschool 50/50 Fundraiser raffle tickets to support refreshing indoor and outdoor play areas as well as purchasing new equipment for Banff Rundle Playschool: rafflebox.ca/raffle/rundleplayschool

No matter how you slice it, the Bow Valley community knows how to support each other in times of need. We loved reading about Banff Domino's Pizza's surprise weekly pizzas to folks isolating at the YWCA Banff Programs and Services. So amazing!

Get ready to hit the artisan trail this weekend Do some holiday shopping in support of the Canmore Preschool Society by embarking on the Bow Valley Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday: bowvalleystudiotour.com/

, wow! What a gift to community, Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation. Thank you for being the anchor sponsor on such an important campaign and a huge thank you to the YWCA Banff Programs and Services for all they're doing to give residents a Thriving Future