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$13,600 AWARDED

Agencies supporting Sylvan Lake residents get Community Foundation of Central Alberta grants

Dec 23, 2024 | 1:17 PM

The Community Foundation of Central Alberta is pleased to announce the recipients of the Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Awards for 2024.

This year, four agencies working to support Sylvan Lake residents received a total of $13,600 in grants.

Bethany Care Foundation received $1,600 for sensory equipment for Bethany Sylvan Lake residents with dementia. Sensory stations should delivery essential therapy programming for residents that can help with communication, improve mood and increase cognitive function.

The Central Alberta Emergency Women’s Shelter was awarded $5,500 to aid in outfitting its new shelter so clients have a comfortable place to heal and rebuild their lives.

A total of $3,000 went to the Shalom Counselling Centre of Alberta to provide affordable counselling to residents of the Sylvan Lake area.

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The final $3,500 was gifted to the Sylvan Lake Community Partners Association for equipment to set up its new location after a required move. The association provides 19 programs and services to the communities of Sylvan Lake and the surrounding area.