Nanaimo Foundation hands out cash to local groups
NANAIMO — Close to a dozen mid-island community groups have received some much needed funding.
Through its Vital Nanaimo fund, the Nanaimo Foundation distributed 11 grants Tuesday, totaling $70,000.
The Foundation’s Laurie Bienert says they were able to double the amount of the money they handed out this year.
“With support from the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, which is a national fund that has been led by the Community Foundations of Canada. In addition we have received support from Island Savings to provide three extra grants to the Nanaimo community,” said Bienert.