Grants

This fund carries Dr. Jane Jae-Kyung Shin’s name, but it is built on the untold labor of others. It reflects the sacrifices of Jane’s parents, who left behind everything familiar to start over in a new country so their children could have choices they never had. It honors the teachers, mentors, and communities that provided support before self-sufficiency was possible. None of it was owed, but all of it made a difference.

Before he died in December 2009 at the age of 83, Mr. Stewart directed in his will that the foundation distribute monies to help people with Alzheimer’s and kidney disease as well as Tri-City students attending Simon Fraser University.

The Mayor’s Community Fund was established in 2010 by Mayor Richard Stewart of Coquitlam. The fund has two goals: to assist needy Coquitlam students; and to distribute grants to institutions or organizations undertaking projects or work, primarily in Coquitlam, that will be of benefit to residents of Coquitlam.

The Rotary Club of Coquitlam was Chartered in March 1967. It is the first and the oldest Rotary Club in the Tri-Cities area. We support the needs of the elderly, youth and the less advantaged in the Tri-Cities. As well we support relief efforts in areas of the world such as Thailand, Mexico, and Africa and most recently Peru.

Please contact Coquitlam Rotary Club for more information on this award.

Soroptimist International of the TriCities is part of a global volunteer organization that improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Established on Feb. 28, 2015, the fund’s purpose is to assist women and girls from or living in the TriCities or surrounding areas. Bursaries and scholarships will support educational programs, skills development and career training.

The Steps Together Foundation was founded in 2011 by the Safaya family of Coquitlam, BC. The mission of the foundation is to extend financial assistance to youth, as well as provide them opportunities for self-learning and capacity building.

Established in 2012, the Steps Together Fund was created to assist students in need who are a resident of Coquitlam at the time of application, through the provision of financial assistance.

The Wingrove Family Fund was established in 2013 in memory of Trevor Wingrove. The Trevor Wingrove Bursary Award was given for post-secondary education or training to a female or male student-athlete who has played lacrosse with the Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Association for at least two years. Winners must graduate from high school, have a good academic record, and exemplify some of the qualities that made Trevor Wingrove an inspiration on and off the lacrosse box floor. In 2022, the Les Wingrove Bursary Award was first handed out to a female student-athlete. From this time, the Trevor Wingrove Bursary Award would be awarded to a male student-athlete. This ensures equal representation among females and males and recognizes Trevor and Les’ outstanding contributions to lacrosse and the community.