Barriere Search and Rescue rely on grants to continue to operate. Grants go towards training, new gear and updating Barriere Search and Rescue’s hall. Read more at: https://barrierestarjournal.com/2025/12/08/grant-fundin g-allows-barriere- search-and-rescue-to-be-there-when-needed/

Creating a charitable fund is a powerful way to support causes you care about and make a lasting impact in your community. It allows you to pool resources, provide ongoing support, and connect with others who share your passion. Whether you want to help local projects, support non-profits, or build an endowment for future needs, setting up a charitable fund is a meaningful step. In this guide, I will walk you through the process of how to create charitable funds. I will share

The North Thompson Communities Foundation (NTCF) facilitated some federal grant funding to create a new office space for the housing society at Evergreen Acres, to the tune of about $73,000. Read the full article here https://barrierestarjournal.com/2025/11/14/seniors-flourishing-thanks-to-affordable-housing-from-clearwater-society/

The North Thompson Communities Foundation supported Lively Arts with funds for a new soundboard. Read the full article here https://www.clearwatertimes.com/news/wells-gray-lively-arts-keeping-live-music-scene-thriving-in-north-thompson-8335992

The North Thompson Communities Foundation's Sip & Support and Art Auction was a huge hit on October 25 in Barriere. 130 community members came out to support the Foundation's Art and Cultural Fund by participating in a BC wine, beer and cider tasting event, along with bidding on art pieces donated by local artists. Fun was had by all and in the end, $7,019 was raised. Special Thanks to the people who attended, the artisted who donated ( Marie Downing, Tim Francis, Doris Lane

Director Sandy Wetterstrom touted the North Thompson foundation's spring grant program, which supported nine organizations this year. Read the full article here https://www.clearwatertimes.com/local-news/communities-foundation-planting-seeds-of-north-thompson-vitality-8311328

Sled Blue River is providing safe, inclusive, and sustainable access to the outdoors, with support from North Thompson Communities Foundation. Read the full article here

This week's NTCF Voices feature focuses on the work being done at the Barriere and District Food Bank, which received new metal shelving from the North Thompson Communities Foundation in 2019. Read the full article here https://www.barrierestarjournal.com/local-news/with-90-homes-to-feed-barriere-food-bank-delivering-produce-market-style-8264848

The North Thompson Community Foundation's Indigenou s Priorities Fund got a $5,000 start from Taseko Mines Ltd. Read the full article here https://www.barrierestarjournal.com/local-news/mining-company-with-big-plans-in-north-thompson-boosts-indigenous-fund-8238646