BC Interior Community Foundation

10/10/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who quietly make good things happen.

Because of the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our board and volunteers, and the incredible work of charities across our region, our Foundation was able to give more than $654,000 back to our communities in 2025.

But that number is really about people.

The donors who give because they care.
The volunteers who show up.
The charities doing the work, often with more heart than resources.
The fund creators who choose to leave something meaningful behind.
And the community partners who keep finding ways to help.

Together, they make possible the programs, scholarships, services and opportunities that strengthen our communities every day.

10/09/2026

This week on Think About it Thursday we're talking with my friend Rie all about a legacy fund set up in honour of her late son through BC Interior Community Foundation, as well as Nicholas' Run for Youth Mental Health which directly benefits Foundry Kamloops and all of the amazing Youth Supports that they offer. Rie wants to help youth in Kamloops get the help and supports they deserve and keep her sons memory at the forefront of those efforts. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication that goes into this important work my friend. See you on November 7th Kamloops. Be a friend. Tell a friend.

10/08/2026

Registration is Open!💚 www.nicholasrun.ca
Please join us for the 4th Annual Nicholas’ Run for Youth Mental Health🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Pioneer Park | Downtown Kamloops

Come walk, run, or simply join us as we come together as a community to support Youth Mental Health in Kamloops.

Registration / Donation:
👶 Kids - Baby to age 11: FREE
💚 Youth - Ages 12–24: $15
🏃 Adults - Ages 25+: $25

Your registration fee is considered a donation, and an official tax receipt will be issued when you register.

Whether you run, walk, bring the kids, or come out to support the cause, we would LOVE to see you there!

👉 Register here:
https://www.bcicf.ca/giving/impact/events/
Once you reach the registration page, click “Join as Individual” to register for Nicholas’ Run.

Every registration, every step, and every person who joins us helps bring more awareness and support to youth mental health in our community.

Let’s run for our youth. Let’s run for mental health. Let’s run together. 💚

Please share this post and invite your family and friends - we would love to see Pioneer Park filled with our community on November 7th! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💚

10/05/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible community support surrounding Nicholas’ Run for Youth Mental Health. 💖

Business owners like Carrie from Make Nail Magic are finding their own special ways to help. From now until November 7, Make Nail Magic is donating $10 from every nail appointment to the Run.

Every donation, every conversation and every person who chooses to get involved helps shine a little more light on youth mental health.

Book a nail appointment, register for Nicholas’ Run, or do both. 💛 Every bit of support matters.

To register for the run:
www.bcicf.ca/giving/impact/events/

To book with Make Nail Magic:
www.facebook.com/MakeNailMagic/

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to reflect, listen and learn.

Reconciliation is not a single day or a single gesture. It is an ongoing commitment to building respectful relationships, understanding the truth of our shared history and making space for Indigenous voices, knowledge and experiences.

At BC Interior Community Foundation, we are grateful to live and work alongside Indigenous communities throughout our region, and we recognize the responsibility we all share in helping build a future rooted in respect, understanding and meaningful connection.

Today, we listen. We learn. We reflect. And we continue the work.

09/29/2026

Hey local charities… this one’s for you!

Our Community Grant deadline is October 1 at midnight, which means the clock is officially ticking. If you’ve got a great project that could make a difference in the Thompson, Nicola or South Cariboo region, this is your reminder to finish that application and send it our way.

Grants of up to $3,000 are available, and you still have time to apply.
But maybe don’t leave it until 11:57 p.m.

Deadline: October 1 at midnight

09/03/2026

This year, two animals with significant injuries received the veterinary care they needed and the chance to recover. That care was possible because people chose to give.
The Gloria Fraser Fund was created in 2018 to honour a woman whose compassion for animals left a lasting mark on Kamloops. Because it is an endowed fund held by the BC Interior Community Foundation, each gift becomes part of a permanent legacy, generating support year after year.
A donation made today can help an animal now and another animal years from now. It means that when veterinary care is urgently needed and no other support is available, someone has already chosen to care.
We are grateful to Riverside Small Animal Hospital and to every donor who has helped Gloria’s legacy grow. Because of you, care was there when it mattered most and will continue to be there for animals in need.
Make a gift to the Gloria Fraser Fund at www.bcicf.ca. If another cause is close to your heart, you can also choose from more than 200 funds supporting the people, organizations and communities that matter most to you.

08/18/2026

This is community generosity in action.

Thanks to our generous donors, our Community Granting Program has helped to once again support The Mustard Seed's foot care clinics that help people stay mobile and connected to the essential services they need.

08/07/2026

🌿 Our office is taking a little summer pause! ☀️

The BC Interior Community Foundation office will be closed for our annual summer shutdown from August 10–24.

As we take some time to rest and recharge, we’re holding close those communities across our region who are being impacted by the wildfires. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, including those who have been displaced, those working tirelessly to support their neighbours, and the many first responders and volunteers. 💚

If you have an urgent matter during this time, please email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Wishing everyone a safe summer, and sending strength to the communities navigating these challenging days. 🌻

07/30/2026

This is fantastic news and such a win for our community! We’re one significant step closer to seeing the Kamloops Centre for the Arts come to life.

🎭 BIG NEWS FOR KAMLOOPS! 🎭
We’re thrilled to share that the City of Kamloops has been awarded the maximum available funding of $7 million through the 2025 Strategic Priorities Fund for the construction of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts feature lobby, café, and gallery project!

✨ This significant investment, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities through the federally funded Build Communities Strong Fund, is a major milestone in bringing the Kamloops Centre for the Arts to life. The fund supports projects that strengthen communities, drive economic growth, and create lasting regional benefits—and this project does exactly that.

🔗 Read more: https://www.kamloops.ca/our-community/news-events/news-releases/city-kamloops-secures-7-million-union-bc-municipalities