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Kamloops Naturalist Club Uses the Social and Community Development Grant to Connect to the Community

The Kamloops Naturalist Club created Sustainability Stories, an audio tour that animates neighbourhoods from a sustainability lens.
Kamloops Food Policy volunteer wearing sunglasses and a hat holding greens

A Space for Growing Food and Community

The Butler Urban Farm has been an active food production space since 2015. The Social and Community Development Grant allowed the farm to expand programming by increasing our growing space, volunteer base, and educational opportunities.
Two males in hi-vis vests and masks conversing

Supporting Individuals Facing Barriers to Employment

The ASK Wellness Society supports individuals facing barriers to employment by providing supportive, transitional work experience for those who are ready to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Treat from Uji Japan for the tea party and a screen shot of the participating Japanese students

Tea with Students from Uji City

On October 7, members of Kamloops Junior Council and the Kamloops Ambassadors enjoyed tea with students from our Sister City Uji Japan through a virtual party arranged to facilitate cross-cultural connection.

Social and Community Development Grant Supports Music and Mental Health

The Kamloops Music Collective's Music Matters for Mental Wellness program supports young musicians who enjoy being creative in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Spinal Cord Injury BC members at restaurant gathering.

Supporting Residents with Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injury BC provides vital peer support and information to people living with a spinal cord injury in Kamloops, both virtually and in person.
Three individuals holding up architectural drawings of a new home building development

Youth Voices Are Amplified Due to a City Grant

The grant A Way Home Kamloops Society (AWHK) received in fall 2021 was used to connect youths in our program with consistent mental health support through a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Sign that reads the words Consent Cafe

Educating Youth and Young Adults About Consent

The Consent Café is an activity-based consent education, communication, and sexualized violence prevention program for youth and young adults.
Photo of old truck with a garden

Kamloops' Newest Park

Introducing Kamloops' newest park: The Truck Chilling Park.
Kamloops Symphony on stage

Extended Performance by Kamloops Symphony as a Result of the Social and Community Development Grant

Thanks to the City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Symphony produced a new family and student-focused concert initiative, centered around wildlife, called The Wild Orchestra.