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FUN Society finalist in national Earth Day Hometown Heroes Awards

We are excited to announce that we were chosen as a finalist for the 2010 Earth Day Hometown Heroes award for the 2nd year in a row. Earth Day continues to acknowledge FUN Society’s commitment to sustainability and leadership.

FUN Society winner of Prestigious Recycling Council of BC MOBI Award

We are pleased to announce that we have been selected as the winner of the Non-Profit Sector for the prestigious RCBC MOBI Awards. These awards recognize organizations in the community that are making a significant environmental difference. The award will be received by Founder, Maia Green, at a ceremony in Whistler on May 26th.

BC Hydro contributes $1000 towards FUN Camps Victoria

FUN Camps Victoria will benefit from the $1000 donated by BC Hydro. Thank you for your support.

FUN Society granted $5000 from the Coast Capital Community Investment Fund

Thank you so much to Coast Capital Savings for their contribution towards our youth leadership programs and the positive work that we do in the community.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation donates $2500

We are pleased to announce that we have been granted $2500 from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

FUN Society winner of BC Hydro Community Champion Award

We are pleased to announce that we have been granted a BC Hydro Community Champion Award for our charitable work in the community. We were nominated by the students at Kitsilano Secondary School and are honoured to be a recipient of this award.

FUN Society granted $5000 by Chris Spencer Foundation

FUN Society is excited to announce that Chris Spencer Foundation has contributed $5000 to support FUN Camps. We rely on foundations, businesses and individuals who believe in us and our mission and are very grateful.

CKNW contributes $1000 to FUN Camps Scholarship Program

FUN Society is excited to announce that CKNW Orphan’s Fund has contributed $1000 towards our FUN Camps Scholarship Program. 5 more youth will be able to attend FUN Camps who otherwise would not have had such an opportunity.

FUN Society announces new partners!

FUN Society is pleased to announce a new partnership with Catching the Spirit - an environmental stewardship and leadership program that takes place in Metro Vancouver Parks! It is a natural fit and we are very excited to be working closely with them. www.catchingthespirit.com

FUN Society is pleased to announce that Live for Tomorrow a Vancouver based company that makes non-toxic cleaning products in re-usable packaging will be providing us with in-kind products and will choose one FUN Camps participant who has shown exceptional leadership skills to blog on their website about their social change/environmental work during the 2010/2011 school year. http://www.live-for-tomorrow.com

FUN Camps Scholarship Program awarded $5000 by Edith Lando Foundation

FUN Society is excited to announce that Edith Lando Charitable Foundation has contributed $5000 towards our FUN Camps Scholarship Program. This enables 25 kids or youth who are disadvantaged to attend our programs free of charge. This program is so important for their self-esteem and development. Thank you Edith Lando Foundation!

FUN Society granted $5000 by Chris Spencer Foundation

FUN Society is excited to announce that Chris Spencer Foundation has contributed $5000 to support FUN Camps. We rely on foundations, businesses and individuals who believe in us and our mission and are very grateful.

Schein Foundation contributes $8000

In December 2009 the Schein Foundation put an end to our year and a half of functioning without outside funding by donating $8000. It was a turning point for us and was a great lead-in to a very successful 2010. Thank you so much for taking a leap and believing in us.