Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation
355 Wakesiah Ave. V9R 3K5 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

We had the chance to meet Deni from Deni's Dynamite Deals yesterday. He called to tell us he wanted to add the Foundation to the list of organizations he supports. The profits from Deni's store are donated to back into the community to help some of the many local people who need a hand. He generously donated $500 to our Student Support Fund. Please check out his store if you are looking for treasures or have gently used items to donate. This time of year he is looking for yard and garden tools and supplies as well as vinyls Check him out at 499 Seventh St. across from John Barsby.

Slegg Building Materials along with Island Red Cedar Construction, Benson Seymour LLP, and Best on Top Roofing proudly presented a $5,800 donation to Food4Schools program. Slegg usually holds an annual golf tournament to raise funds but unfortunately they were not able to host the tournament in 2020. That is where these local businesses stepped up and raised money through their own support and Slegg matched their donations. Big thanks to the great support from employees and friends of these companies! @sleggbuildingmaterials @bensonseymourllp

Coast Capital Youth Education Awards celebrate students who have overcome significant life challenges and succeeded during their school years. One award valued at $3500 is available to an eligible student to support them with a financial boost as they transition to pursuing their post-secondary education. Applications from graduating Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools students will be accepted from Monday March 1 - Friday April 9. Applications are available from high school ...counsellors or at the link below. https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com//youth-education-awards Questions? Please reach out to [email protected] or 250 753-4074

Tim Wilkinson has set a date of July 3, 2021 to complete a Double Anvil event. Tim likes to train swim/run/rider with purpose and has chosen to raise funds to support the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation's Student Support Fund during this incredible endeavor. The next several months of training will prepare Tim to complete the equivalent of 2 Iron Man Distance events - in one go! Swim 7.6 km Bike 360 km Run 84.4 km... Thank you Tim!! And good luck with your training.

Thank you to Frontrunners Nanaimo - New Balance for their generous donation of running shoes to local students who needed some extra help. Please check out this fabulous local business. @frontrunnersnanaimo @newbalancenanaimo

Two brothers who grew up in Nanaimo generously donate $15,000 to the Foundation. Shane and Kelly Bennett hope to inspire other NLPS Alumni to donate. Giving back to support students who need our help. Big thanks!

So proud of the incredible work happening around the District to support school based meals programs! Students helping students

Coastal Community Credit Union and it’s amazing team generously support our Stock the Lockers Campaign. As our first STL Community partner they continue to help us to ensure all students have the basics to be successful at school. Check them out for all your banking needs at one of their 5 locations and know you will be well taken care of. @coastalcommunity @nanaimoladysmith #stockthelockers #nanaimo #students #backtoschool #feedachild #schoolsupplies #community

This guy...wow!! Thank you Greg for being a big supporter of Stock the Lockers. We couldn’t do what we do without you

Many families are struggling to make ends meet leaving students without the adequate supports they need to be successful learning at school or from home. Your generosity allows us to reach vulnerable students and provide the basic supports they need. Your gift can make a difference in helping a student reach their potential and find success at school. Campaign Ends Aug. 31, 2020 https://www.canadahelps.org//na/campaign/stock-the-lockers

Malcolm Rush stopped by on Tuesday with a donation for Food4Schools. Norm’s Mobile Service is a locally owned company and has reached out to help us continue to offer weekly hampers to families. Thank you!

We finished our first week of our Food4Schools Summer Hampers! If you were receiving one of our hampers during the school year and would like to continue the summer and have not heard from us; please email [email protected]

Happy Monday! Today is the first day of our Food4Schools Summer Hamper Program. Thanks to the support of our community we are able to continue getting food to students during the summer break.

A HUGE social distance thank you for these amazing donations! It is community support like this that is allowing us to continue providing hampers throughout the summer to support our SD68 families through COVID Brad Woods with Lifetime Benefits $500 Emeka Udeagha the Nanaimo Oceanside Rotary President $1000 Brandon Charlesworth with Robbins & Company Chartered Accountants $1000

NLPS families create this beautiful, heartfelt banner to show their appreciation for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation Food4Schools program. So thoughtful! https://www.sd68.bc.ca//families-show-appreciation-for-f/

We are excited to launch our new website. Check it out!! https://www.nlsf.ca/

We are pleased to play a role in connecting Indigenous students with technology through the Staying Connected to Education project. Thank you to Mastercard Foundation for supporting this initiative and to Kw'umut Lelum for facilitating students receiving technology and access to WiFi.

A heartfelt thank you to the Canadian Society of German Culture. Your generous donation of $1000 will go a long way to feeding many students in the district.

988 hampers were delivered to SD68 students last week! All of this is possible because of amazing community support. A donation of $25 provides a hamper to a student. https://www.canadahelps.org//nanaimo-ladysmith-schools-fo/

Huge gratitude for the generous donation of healthy lunches we received from Coco Cafe today for Food4Schools hampers.

Scholarship selections start next week. We had over 400 students apply for scholarships and bursaries for their post secondary education. As any student knows, every dollar helps; and we are here to help!