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Capital campaign continues for Foundry qathet
Financial support sought for the community’s most valuable investment—‘our youth’ Powell River’s long-sought Foundry centre is edging closer to reality. Foundry qathet will provide youth and their caregivers low barrier access to health and wellness services. Youth can drop-in to access mental, physical and sexual health services, along with substance use services, youth and family peer support and social services. After being granted the incredible opportunity to bring Foundry to the community in 2023, Foundry qathet project manager Delyth Harper says a centrally located site has been selected and the space plan, which has been designed and shaped by extensive feedback from youth, caregivers and service partners, is in its final stages of review. Construction is expected to begin this fall, with doors projected to open in late 2026. The Government of British Columbia provides one-time start-up funding to help establish Foundry centres. Beyond this initial support, Foundry host agencies must fundraise to complete the one-time funding needed to open their centres, including tailoring their spaces to the unique needs of their communities. The Foundry qathet team has launched a capital campaign to cover the remaining costs of renovations, furnishings and essential equipment. Once the centre is open, it will receive guaranteed ongoing operational funding from the province. “We have applied for many grants locally, provincially, and federally,” says Harper. “Now we look to the community to get be-
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hind the project and support better care for youth.” Communications lead Alice Ward Cameron encourages residents to support the project by enjoying Fish and Chips at Garden Court or attending the Bevvy and Burger Night at Forest Bistro on July 29th, both of which donate a portion of proceeds to the cause. “Businesses can contribute through donations, silent-auction prizes or feature a special menu item with proceeds going to Foundry qathet,” says Ward Cameron.
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Now is the time for the community to seize this rare chance to transform care for youth. Donations are accepted online at youthandfamily.ca/donate, by cheque or at community events. “Youth voices are central to the development of Foundry qathet. The Youth Advisory Committee crafted the centre’s guiding principle: to create a safe, youth-centred community space for accessible resources and services.” “Local youth have asked for practical ameWATERFRONT
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