Posted:
May 25, 2021
Foundry EK purchases land for new care centre
Young people in the East Kootenay now know where they can go to seek support for their health and wellness needs as Foundry East Kootenay announces the purchase of land for its new facility a few blocks from Cranbrook’s downtown.
Foundry East Kootenay, operated by Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society, has purchased the vacant property at 100/106 12th Avenue South, at the corner of Louis Street, to be the future site of the youth wellness centre. Construction will begin this summer, with the facility set to open early 2022.
Posted:
April 21, 2021
Not Alone campaign helped closer to reality
East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) partner Concentra has awarded one of its top three national awards of $10,000 to the ‘Not Alone’ campaign, a joint effort by the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) and Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society (KKCFSS) to raise funds for the establishment of Foundry East Kootenay in Cranbrook.
Foundry East Kootenay is a forthcoming wellness centre for youth ages 12-24, that will provide walk-in mental health and substance use services including primary care, counselling, peer support, employment and education resources.
The centre will serve the entire Interior Health East Kootenay Region comprising a population of more than 85,000 people. This funding contributes to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s goal of raising $1.4 million for the ‘Not Alone’ campaign to bring Foundry to the East Kootenay area.
Posted:
March 8, 2021
East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) continues with 70th Anniversary Legacy Campaign
Congratulations to the Elk Valley Senior Housing Society’s Lilac Terrace in Sparwood, the third recipient of $10,000 from the $50,000 Legacy Campaign as the final part of its 70th Anniversary $115,000 Celebration!
EKC’s Board of Directors initiated the celebration in honour of its 70th Anniversary. Its purpose is to continue support for strong, local communities and support community groups who have felt the impact of COVID-19.
Lilac Terrace is a residence in Sparwood that offers affordable housing and support for seniors. There are 42 apartments, some of which are eligible for subsidized housing through BC Housing. More information can be found at www.lilacterrace.net.
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