Respond
Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants is a new grant stream created to support small scale community projects in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Inspire
SCF works to inspire community giving by providing an opportunity for anyone to leave a legacy through building permanent endowments that benefit the communities we live in.
Foster
SCF fosters donor confidence and community trust through responsible management and investment.
Honour
SCF honours memories of families, community members and loved ones through the establishment of permanent named endowments.
Support
SCF supports community causes and charitable organizations through the distribution of the proceeds of the investment income.
Provide
SCF provides responsible granting that will enrich life in the Shuswap.
2020 Annual Community Meeting
Welcome to our 2020 (Virtual) Annual Community Meeting. The above video includes messages from our President, Bryan Kassa, several of our Board Members, and members of our Youth Philanthropy Advisory Committee (YPAC).
Many of our grant recipients also share some of their stories, and express their gratitude to the donors who make this all possible. Visit our YouTube channel to watch individual videos for each grant awarded this year, including donor acknowledgements and special messages from many of our grant recipients.
Download the 2019/2020 Community Report and Financial Statements in PDF format:
Our Stories
R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum
RJ Haney Heritage Village and Museum is a 40-acre park owned by the City of Salmon Arm and operated by the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association. The facility is used by residents of Salmon Arm and area and tourist traveling to the area as a heritage tourist destination.
Our Stories
SDAC Canada 150
During Canada 150, the 150th anniversary of our Confederation, Canadians came together and celebrated what it means to be Canadian. SCF Provided funding for numerous activities surrounding this Country-wide celebration thorough partnerships with the Government of Canada and Community Foundations of Canada.
Our Stories
Unplug and Play Week
Unplug and Play is a week-long series of free family events that promote unplugging from technology and spending time together as a family and takes place each year during Family Literacy Week. Shuswap Community Foundation is a long-term supporter of Unplug and Play week.
Our Stories
Shuswap Association for Community Living
The Shuswap Association for Community Living has been providing services and support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families since 1963. Although the majority of clients are 19 or over, they provide services to some youth as well.
SCF News
The Shuswap Trail Legacy Fund
The Shuswap Trail Alliance has embarked on a campaign to build their endowment fund, The Shuswap Trail Legacy Fund. In building a permanent legacy fund, The Shuswap Trail Alliance will create stability for Shuswap trails for generations to come.
