REPRESENTATIVES of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Leadership Grants Program recently handed out 50 grants to charities across Canada and one North Shore organization was among the recipients.
The Cascadia Society, a life-sharing community serving people with special needs, was one of seven B.C. organizations recognized and was given a grant of $2,500 through the program.
According to a written statement, the foundation's leadership grants program provides funding for professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers who work at smallto medium-sized registered charitable organizations in Canada.
Since its launch in 2006, the program has awarded more than $1 million to approximately 400 recipients across the country.
This year's awards total $200,000.
For the full list of 2011 winners, visit www.pwc.com/ ca/grants.
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