Coquitlam, June 13, 2024:
The Coquitlam Foundation recently hosted a memorable and inspiring annual Awards Night on June 5th at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The event brought together fundholders, volunteers community leaders, and guests to celebrate individuals and organizations who have been selected by the volunteer Grants Committee to receive $210,495 in grants and scholarships in recognition of their dedication to the community’s betterment and student success. Special thanks to the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Quantus Homes, Thrifty Foods, and Sandpiper Signs & Decals Inc. who sponsored the annual event, and attendees were treated to a special performance by The Heritage Woods Jazz Combo, led by Ms. Kathy Fester.
“We are thrilled to recognize and support these remarkable individuals and organizations who are making a real difference in our community, “said Executive Director, Carol Brodie. “Through the generosity of our donors and fundholders, we can provide vital funding to empower these changemakers and fuel positive change”.
Despite market volatility and employing conservative investment management, the Coquitlam Foundation has managed a portfolio of over $8 million. In the past year, they were able to distribute grants and scholarships bringing the total amount given back by “the Heart of the Community” to over $3 million since 1992.
The Coquitlam Foundation is proud to continue its tradition of supporting local talent, fostering innovations, and investing in the next generation of leaders. The awards night underscored the organization’s commitment to working together, improving the quality of life, and investing in initiatives that address local needs and opportunities, so we can create positive change and build a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES :
Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund Bursaries
Adam Nguyen – $1,000
Aida Ghapanchizadeh – $1,000
Carrie (Cheuk Lam) Chan – $1,000
Claire Zhang – $1,000
Darren Zhao – $1,000
Grace (Jueun) Kim – $1,000
Hasara Illuppella – $1,000
Justin Comeau – $1,000
Kyla Criddle – $1,000
Leonardo Maldonado – $1,000
Lorena Sun – $1,000
Lynn Chang – $1,000
Noha Nassar – $1,000
Priya Dhot – $1,000
Rhyan Holmes – $1,000
Sarah Shariff – $1,000
Sierra Smigelski – $1,000
Tina Hashemi – $1,000
CMLA Brodie Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Colton Scully – $1,000
Coquitlam Library Scholarship
Angela Ivanov $500
Chris Cheng $500
Charles Wu $1,500
Rachel Wu $1,500
Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club Dominic Mobilio Bursary
Adrian Cosman – $2,500
Kayla Hong – $2,500
Danielle and Gary Couling Education Scholarship
Angela Lu – $2,500
Lucy (Zhenyu) Wang – $2,500
Engineered Bodies Continuing Education Fund
Nika Hesari Zonuzi – $1,000
James Gordon Stewart Scholarship
Katriel Li – $1,500
Kaylen Lomas – $1,500
Khanghyun Choi – $1,500
Madeline Preddy – $1,500
Sean Crocker- $1,500
Tina Shi – $1,500
Mayor’s Community Fund
Centennial Secondary
Benjamin Hsu – $1,000
Kiran Chima – $1,000
Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Daniel Liu – $1,000
Sanam Moazed – $1,000
Gleneagle Secondary
Adrian Cosman – $1,000
Victoria Mundell – $1,000
Pinetree Secondary
Chi Abbie Chung – $1,000
Jisoo Lee – $1,000
Raymond A. LeClair Memorial Scholarship
Kian Sonawala – $1,500
Sooyoung Jung- $1,500
Steps Together Fund
Linda (Jiamei) Chen – $1,000
Trans Mountain Fund
Scott MacKinnon – $1,000
Spencer Eigenmann -$1,000
Wingrove Family Fund
Ben McIlhargey – $1,500
Devyn Hartley – $1,500
Symington Endowment Fund
Symington Symbiotic Foundation – $15,000
Gymnastics Excellence Awards – $15,000:
Women’s Artistic
Abby Schmidt
Ainsley Campbell
Athena Hutchinson
Brooklyn Steinfort
Carlaya Millin
Carley Leakos
Eva Patterson Jordan Au
Mila Dos Santos
Niquita Forthich-Balatbat
Sophie Patterson Valentina Matica
Zoe Lorz
Trampoline Gymnastics
Brooklyn Lee McMeeken
Declan Millin
Emily Christie
Hayden Good
Jasmine Parhar
Jonas Kocak
Kayla Howell
Kira MacDougall
Matt Dykman
Natalie Donovan
Rylan Mallais
Sydney Lovell-Schmidt
COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS:
Beverly Ann Cook Fund
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC Hospital Foundation – $1,000
Project: VGH Hematology and the Leukemia Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Bill LeClair Community Fund
Kateslem Youth Society – $3,500
Project: Crafting with Kateslem
Watershed Watch Salmon Society – $3,500
Project: Engaging and Educating the Community in our Home Watershed
Carleigh Rae LeClair Fund
Canadian Diabetes Association – $10,000
Project: Diabetes Canada D-Camps for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Community Diversity Fund
Stigma Free Society – $3,500
Project: The Stigma-Free School
Program: Building Resilient Youth
Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund
Community First Foundation – $3,500
Project: Backpack Buddies
Coquitlam Kin Club – $3,500
Project: Supporting Coquitlam’s Needs
Coquitlam Search and Rescue- $2,960
Project: Field Back Up Battery Packs
Immigrant Link Centre Society – $3,500
Project: From Pollution to Solution
Lumara Grief & Bereavement Care Society – $3,500
Project: Coquitlam Family Grief and Bereavement Care
NaloxHome Society – $3,500
Project: NaloxHome Summer Supper Program
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) – $3,500
Project: YWCA Como Lake Gardens
Della & Cam Grant Fund Award
STEM Camp – $2,500
Project: Send Children To Camp
Foundations for Social Change – $3,500
Project: New Leaf Expansion Project
Athletics for Kids Financial Assistance Society (B.C.) – $3,500
Project: Sport4Life Coquitlam Program
Jack and Helen Stiglish
Rick’s Heart Foundation – $3,000
Project: Music for Isolated Seniors
Talitha Koum Society – $3,500
Project: Therapeutic/Counselling Recovery
Margaret Susan Price Fund
Katie’s Place Domestic Animal Resource & Education Society – $35,000
Project: Sue’s Kitty and Katie’s Place Permanent Fosters
Paws for Hope Animal Foundation – $10,000
Project: Support for Vulnerable People and Their Pets
Michael Coss Brain Injury Fund
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association – $5,000
Project: Tri-Cities Brain Injury Peer Support Group c/o the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association
Noura Homes
Coquitlam Kin Club – $1,500
Project: Supporting Coquitlam’s Needs
Shelagh Elaine Fulton Fund
Arthritis Society Canada – $7,535
Project: Arthritis Camp for Children & Youth BC
Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and heartfelt thanks to our donors, fundholders, and community partners, your generosity and commitment continue to make these scholarships possible.