We did an evaluation of #GivingInAction in 2014 and concluded that "in the absence of the GIA, there will be a generally negative impact on the sector and a
disproportionally negative impact on low and middle income families, and families in rural BC. 1/2
We used to have a fund, called #GivingInAction that would pay for equipment not covered by other means but the last time that fund was given any money by gov't was 2013. SEVEN YEARS. And before that there was a big drought. #bcpoli
We used to have a fund, called #GivingInAction that would pay for equipment not covered by other means but the last time that fund was given any money by gov't was 2013. SEVEN YEARS. And before that there was a big drought. #bcpoli
Congrats to A Work In Progress : Yoga Studio! They were awarded $500 from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund to help market a mindful yoga movement & meditation practice to individuals who work in high-stress jobs (law enforcement, military, fire dept). #GivingInAction
Congratulations to @DiscoverSalina! They have been awarded $2,500 from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund to cover rental fees for tents, tables and chairs for the Discover Salina Naturally festival on May 5 at Lakewood Park. It's free to attend! #GivingInAction
Congratulations to @USD305! They were awarded a $4,300 from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund to purchase a Boss Laser cutter for the Salina South Middle School Technology Education program. #GivingInAction@SalinaSouthMS
Congratulations to St. Mary's Grade School! They received a $2,953 grant from the L.P. "Pat" Mullen Fund to purchase supplies for Summer STREAM Learning Academies. #GivingInAction
Congrats to Martin Luther King, Jr. Child Development Center! They received $2,500 from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund & the Fund for Early Childhood, Education & Development to update indoor & outdoor educational equipment for classrooms & playgrounds. #GivingInAction
Congratulations to @salinaartcenter! This afternoon, we dropped by to deliver a grant from the L.P. "Pat" Mullen Fund, which will support instructor salaries for the upcoming 2019 Summer Art education program! ☀️🎨 #GivingInAction
Last stop is Salina Grace! They received $5,000 from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund to support the winter-only shelter for the homeless community in Saline County. Funds will be used for cleaning supplies and security for the shelter. #GivingInAction#ShareTheLove 💝
Congratulations to Salina Housing Authority! They received a $2,500 from the YW Legacy Fund to provide qualified women in public housing with scholarships for courses at @SalinaTech. #GivingInAction#ShareTheLove 💝
Congratulations to St. Mary's Grade School! They received $4,000 from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund to help students build a greenhouse for the school’s community garden. #GivingInAction#ShareTheLove 💝
Congratulations to @SalinaShares! They have been awarded $3,000 from the YW Legacy Fund to support the Laundry Love program, which provides laundry services once a month at each of Salina’s three laundromats. #GivingInAction#ShareTheLove 💝
Congrats to Salina Child Care Association! They received $4,100 from the Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education & Development and YW Legacy Fund to replace children's cots, cot sheets and an obsolete copy machine for the child care facility. #GivingInAction#ShareTheLove 💝