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Sip & Support 2026

Thank you to our sponsors and donors.
We raised $8,000 for our Community Impact Fund.

The Smith's Impact

Read about the generous gift Drake & Avril Smith made to the Foundation, and how their contribution will impact the North Thompson Valley for years to come.

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For Donors

Supporting local communities' future today. You can support a specific cause you care about, from the environment to arts & culture to youth and indigenous priorities. 

Grant Seekers

Are you a local charity or non-profit? We provide grants to support projects that enrich and support the local communities in the North Thompson Valley: McLure, Barriere, Little Fort, Clearwater, Vavenby and Blue River.

Community Members

You can make a difference by supporting local communities. Become a member for free, volunteer, or join our board to help shape and support local communities. 

Supporting Local Communities

GOOD NEWS FROM THE VALLEY

Supporting Local Communities

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'Paying it forward' with $65k donation

The North Thompson Communities Foundation is grateful to Barriere resident Louise Lodge. Louise has donated $65,000 towards youth initiatives in the valley. "As a youth in this community, I benefited deeply from the programs, coaches, and mentors who invested their time in me," she said. "This gift is about paying it forward. I want to ensure that the kids growing up in Barriere and through the valley have the same—and better—opportunities to play, learn, and lead." This gift will be put into the foundation's endowment fund where the principle will be preserved, while the annual earnings will be directed toward youth initiatives for years to come.

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NTCF Donor Trees Take Root in the North Thompson Valley

The North Thompson Communities Foundation (NTCF) is proud to announce the installation of two new Donor Trees, serving as permanent tributes to the generosity of residents and businesses throughout the valley.

The beautiful installations will be located at two central community hubs: the Barriere Business Centre and the Dutch Lake Community Centre in Clearwater.

​A special thank you is also extended to Trans Mountain for their generous contribution and support of $10,000 to make this project a reality. Their significant partnership, alongside the support of the local districts, has ensured that community contributors now have a lasting, visible place of recognition.

What's Happening at the NTCF
Supporting Local Communities

The Power of Legacy Giving

September 2026

The most recent contribution to our 25th-anniversary Legacy in Motion campaign is a generous $10,000 donation from Derek and Val Stamer. The Stamers have been dedicated supporters of the valley for many years, and this gift ensures the Foundation’s mission will continue to thrive for decades to come.

The NTCF is deeply grateful for the Stamers' generosity, as they join a growing circle of community members who have stepped up to support our campaign this year.

Sip & Support

October 24, 2026

The North Thompson Communities Foundation's 2nd Sip & Support and silent auction was another huge success on October 24 in Barriere. 120 community members came out to support the Foundation's Community Impact Fund, raising $8,000. We are grateful to all that came to support the cause, our sponsors, donors, and volunteers. We look forward to hosting you once again in 2027.

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Trekor Partnership

August 19, 2026

To celebrate a new chapter and a recent name change, Trekor is stepping up to support grassroots organizations making a real difference in our communities.

The NTCF is honoured to receive a $5,000 donation for our Indigenous Priorities Fund. This generous gift will directly fund Indigenous-led initiatives throughout the North Thompson Valley, with a strong focus on education, sport, culture, art, and language.

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