Seven non-profit organizations from Lilloett to Penticton are set to receive grant funding from Beem Credit Union. 

The $60,000 will be distributed this December through the Community Investment Fund, with each organization receiving between $2,500 and $15,000 based on their anticipated impact. 

鈥淚nvesting in our communities is at the heart of who we are,鈥� said Brian Harris, CEO of Beem Credit Union. 鈥淭he organizations receiving these grants are doing incredible work to bring people together, offer support to those who need it most, and create brighter futures for everyone."

Grant recipients were chosen based on their potential to create lasting, wide-reaching benefits and their alignment with Beem鈥檚 social impact priorities, which include supporting young parents, promoting mental wellness, strengthening social ties, and driving local economic growth.

The recipients and the projects that the funding will go to support are:

鈥� 91大黄鸭 and District SHARE Society
SHARE鈥檚 Tee Totes Project, which empowers individuals facing employment barriers through virtual workshops and paid contract opportunities, aligning with Beem鈥檚 commitment to education and a strong local economy.

鈥� Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society
Lillooet Grown Marketplace Social Enterprise Startup, funding upgrades to kitchen equipment and educational programming that promote local food, sustainable practices, and stronger community connections.

鈥� Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers Society
Proactive fraud and crime awareness campaign in Merritt and surrounding Indigenous communities, supporting education, security, and mental well-being with resources that promote lasting safety.

鈥� Penticton Recovery Resource Centre
Funding trauma-specific training and resources for Discovery House in Penticton, expanding support for men鈥檚 recovery and their families; addressing the critical need for men鈥檚 mental health services in the Okanagan.

鈥� Penticton | Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS)
CRIS South Okanagan鈥檚 purchase of tandem recumbent cycles supports their expansion of accessible outdoor recreation programs to the South Okanagan, promoting mental wellness by breaking down barriers to inclusive community activities.

鈥� Vernon | Living Lakes Canada (LLC) Society
The Foreshore Integrated Management Planning (FIMP) survey of Wood and Kalamalka Lakes supports the Okanagan Indian Band's leadership in environmental stewardship and skill-building using modern tools and Indigenous knowledge.

鈥� West 91大黄鸭 | KANDU
Funding the expansion of KANDU offerings, an Indigenous-led peer support centre, to enhance services for youth and seniors, fostering intergenerational knowledge sharing through technology and cultural making kits to support mental wellness and education.

Since the fund was created in 2007 it has contributed over $2 million to support community organizations and programs, with a total of $125,000 distributed in 2024 after the latest grants.