Cranbrook, BC (August 30, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is very pleased to announce $265,000 in funding to support four projects benefitting the Elk Valley, Cranbrook, and the surrounding area through the Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund. The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government […]

Cranbrook, BC (August 12, 2024) – Denham Ford’s 9th annual Hometown for Hunger event was a huge success, raising over $8,500 to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army’s local food programs and showcasing Cranbrook’s amazing community spirit! The proceeds from the August 7th event will be permanently invested in the StellerVista Credit Union Endowment Fund, which is […]

May 23, 2024 (Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook): We’re thrilled to share that CFKR is one of over 50 local community foundations participating in the Community Prosperity Fund (CPF), in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, and the Government of British Columbia. Thanks to a $25 million investment from the Government of […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (April 10, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of granting by announcing its 2024 community grant recipients. In 2024, CFKR had a record-breaking $137,529.44 available to grant, contributing a total of $100,923.59 to 58 community initiatives, including five scholarships […]

Cranbrook, BC (March 4, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to announce the establishment of its newest endowment fund: the Jim and Delphine (Bella) Kennelly Legacy Fund. The Jim and Delphine (Bella) Kennelly Legacy Fund has been created to celebrate and acknowledge a lifetime of community service and leadership in […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (Jan. 3, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies is excited to launch its 2024 granting process. This includes CFKR’s community funds in Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie, as well as its endowment funds for Cranbrook and area, including the South Country. CFKR welcomes applications from eligible non-profit […]

Cranbrook, BC (November 28, 2023) – To celebrate Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is delighted to announce that Mike LeClair is the recipient of the 2023 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award. Thanks to Mike’s dedication, leadership, and countless volunteer hours, the Therapeutic Paws of Canada chapter in Cranbrook has been […]

Nancy Banks, the recipient of the 2022 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award   Lisa Barnes (left), CFKR Chair, with Jim Nicol (right), the reciepient of the 2021 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award   Cranbrook, BC (November 2, 2023) – As we approach the season of giving, the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) […]

Cranbrook, BC (August 29, 2023) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) and the Cranbrook Community Forest Society (CCFS) are thrilled to officially announce that the Cranbrook Community Forest Society Legacy Fund has been established and is permanently endowed! The initial fundraising goal of $20,000 was met and exceeded, with over $30,000 permanently invested […]

Golden, Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC: August 17, 2023 – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is pleased to officially announce $226,000 in funding to support four projects in the East Kootenay through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 […]