Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Columbia Basin Trust has a goal to develop market housing rental units in communities throughout the Basin. These developments are to be distinguished from subsidized housing (affordable housing). The rental units would be suitable for middle or higher income families […]
After seven years of focused effort, 26 participating Water Smart communities in the Columbia Basin have made tremendous gains in water conversation skills and strategies, and most were successful in reducing overall water use, with local achievements ranging from 2 […]
Early childhood support, community outreach and food security are some of the themes that stand out in the latest list of social sector projects receiving funding through Columbia Basin Trust’s Social Grants. The Trust recently approved nearly $1 million in […]
Housing is essential for healthy and resilient communities. Residents have identified affordable housing as a clear need in the Basin, and the Trust has established affordable housing as one of its 13 strategic priorities. Working with our partners, we’ve made […]
New information hubs are now available in the East and West Basin to help non-profits with transitioning to the new Societies Act. The Societies Act Transition Hubs have trained mentors who offer guidance and consultation, and deliver facilitated workshops to […]
Columbia Basin Trust was pleased to take part in the grand opening celebration of Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays’ new multi-purpose facility in Cranbrook recently. CMHAK hosted the celebration upon completion of its new corporate office headquarters, the […]
