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New local Foundation formally launched

The new Community Foundation of Castlegar and District has been formally launched.

President Bob Jackson says that means two things …

Jackson says there’s over $7,000 to give to charitable groups this year.

The bulk of the foundation’s start-up funds came from the Kootenay Savings Credit Union.

All monies raised in future will be invested and the interest earned will go to community projects.

Check out their website at www.communityfoundationofcastlegar.org

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