Grant Recipients
The Maple Ridge Community Foundation is proud to have granted $1,005,675 to local non-profits from 2000-2023!
 This program is made possible by the many residents of Maple Ridge that generously contribute to the Foundation in a variety of ways. Since 2000, we have granted over one million dollars to our local no-profit organizations through our collaborative efforts as a community, and an unwavering commitment to create opportunities for all citizens to experience a high quality of life.Â
Congratulations to our 2023 Grant Recipients!
NORTH FRASER FARMERS MARKET
Winter Nutrition Program $2,500
MAPLE RIDGE BRAIN INJURY
Connect & Support Maple Ridge Program $3,000
SD42 CONNEX ALTERNATE SCHOOL
Student Garden Expansion $2,000
PAWS FOR HOPE
Better Together Pet Program $2,000
ALOUETTE RIVER MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Youth Engagement Workshop $2,800
ALOUETTE RIVER MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Heritage Rebuild $3,500
MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES
Seniors Wellness $3,000
ZAJAC RANCH
Maple Ridge Campership Program $3,200
ONE WAY CLUB
Affordable Meals Program $2,500
CYTHERA HOUSE
Nurture with Nutrition $5,000
NON JUDGEMENTAL RECOVERY
Outreach Care Packs $5,000
FAMILY EDUCATION
Family Leaf Drop Program $2,500
MRPM ARTS COUNCIL
Teen Open Mic Night $2,500
ATHLETICS FOR KIDS
Sports4Life Program $2,500
NORTH FRASER THERAPEUTIC
Therapeutic Stable Program $5,000
THOMAS HANEY BOYS CLUB
Boys Club Network $5,000
MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES
Alisa’s Wish Advocacy $3,000
MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES
Restorative Justice $3,000
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PAST GRANTEES
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Friends In Need Food Bank
Golden Ears Athletics
JA British Columbia (Junior Achievement of British Columbia
Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS)
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council/ACT Arts Centre
Maple Ridge Historical Society
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Katzie Seniors Network
Foundry Ridge Meadows
Restorative Justice
Senior / Community Meal Delivery
Community Services (Seniors Meals)
Daddy N Me
NFTRA
PLEA Community Services
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation
Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Association
Connex Alternate School
Eric Langton
Maple Ridge Secondary School
YFC Youth Unlimited
Youth In Philanthropy (YPI)
2021 Recipients
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE FRASER VALLEY | $5,000 | Group Programs |
| FRIENDS IN NEED FOOD BANK | $5,000 | School Meal & Snack Program |
| GOLDEN EARS ATHLETICS | $1,000 |
BC Summer Games Equipment Purchase |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | $1,500 | World of Choices |
| KANAKA EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP SOCIETY | $1,000 | Kanaka Live Streaming |
| MRPM ARTS COUNCIL | $1,500 | 50th Anniversary Birthday Bash |
| MAPLE RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | $2,500 | Accessible and Digital Archives |
| MAPLE RIDGE, PITT MEADOWS, KATZIE, SENIORS NETWORK | $2,500 | Intergenerational Garden |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Foundry Youth Social Circles |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Restorative Justice: Bridging the Gap |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,500 | Community Meal Delivery |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,500 | Seniors Party Bus |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Daddy N Me |
| NORTH FRASER THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION | $5,000.00 | Youth Empowerment Program |
| PLEA COMMUNITY SERVICES | $1,500 | Watch: Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Exploitation |
| RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | $10,000 | Â |
| RIDGE MEADOWS SPEED SKATING ASSOCIATION | $3,000 | Safety Mat Replacement |
| ROTARY CLUB OF HANEY | $2,000 | Lunch Bag Program |
| SD42 CONNEX ALTERNATE SCHOOL | $3,000 | Healthy Body-Healthy Minds |
| SD42 ERIC LANGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $5,000 | Breakfast and Lunch Club |
| SD42 MAPLE RIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | $5,000 | Breakfast and Snack Program |
| YFC YOUTH UNLIMITED | $6,500 | Breakfast Club |
| YOUTH AND PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE | $1,500 | Engaging Local Youth in Grant-making and Civic Education |
2020 Recipients
| MRPM ARTS COUNCIL | $1,500 | ACT Arts Centre Lobby Nights Series |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Youth Restorative Justice |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Alisa’s Wish |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Foundry |
| NORTH FRASER THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION | $5,000 | NFTRA Youth Empowerment Program |
| SD42 GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $1,500 | Christmas Hampers for Glenwood Families |
| YOUTH AND PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE | $1,500 | Engaging Local Youth in Maple Ridge’s COVID 19 Response |
| SALVATION ARMY OBH HANEY ROTARY | Â $1,000 | Rotary Lunch Bag Program |
| FRIENDS IN NEED FOOD BANK | $5,125 | School Meal & Snack Program |
| MRPM COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,000 | Community Meal Delivery |
| ROTARY CLUB OF HANEY | $2,875 | Starfish Backpack Program |
| SD42 CONNEX ALTERNATE SCHOOL | $3,000 | Healthy Body-Healthy Minds |
| SD42 ERIC LANGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $5,000 | Eric Langton Nutritional Supports |
| SD42 GARIBALDI SECONDARY SCHOOL | $1,000 | The Breakfast Club |
| YFC YOUTH UNLIMITED | $3,000 | Breakfast for Vulnerable High School Students |
| HOPE FOR FREEDOM SOCIETY | $1,500 | Highland Lodge Supportive Recovery Home in Maple Ridge |
| PLEA COMMUNITY SERVICES | $3,000 | Gen-Out (“Generational-Out”) |
| RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | Â $10,000 | Â |
| ALOUETTE RIVER MANAGEMENT SOCIETY | $2,500 | Alouette Watershed Connections – Engaging Youth & Community through Wetland Stewardship |
| MAPLE RIDGE, PITT MEADOWS, KATZIE, SENIORS NETWORK | $2,500 | Seniors’ Party Line |
2019 Recipients
| Maple Ridge Arts Council | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,000.00 |
| Community Services – Alisa’s Wish | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 340.00 |
| Community Services – Youth Restorative Justice | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,500.00 |
| Community Services – Youth Wellness Centre | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,000.00 |
| Junior Achievement of British Columbia | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3,000.00 |
| PLEA Community Services | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,000.00 |
| Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,237.60 |
| SD42Â – MRSS Wings Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,000.00 |
| Westcoast Family Centres Society | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,000.00 |
| YFC Youth Unlimited | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3,000.00 |
| Zajack Ranch | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,500.00 |
| Community Services – Foundry | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 460.00 |
| Salvation Army OBH Haney Rotary – Lunch Bag Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,000.00 |
| Rotary Club of Haney Lunch Bag Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,000.00 |
| Rotary Club of Haney Lunch Bag Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 500.00 |
| SD42Â – Eric Langton Meal Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,500.00 |
| SD42 – Glenwood Food Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6,000.00 |
| SD42 Alternative School Food Program | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3,500.00 |
| Community Services – Sounds System | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,500.00 |
| InnverVisions Recovery Society | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,000.00 |
| Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10,000.00 |
| St. John’s Society (BC and Yukon) | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3,000.00 |
| Alouette River Management Society | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,500.00 |
| Community Services – Meals on Wheels | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,500.00 |
| Community Services – Seniors Activity | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1,500.00 |
| MRPM Katzie Seniors Network | Â $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2,500.00 |
2018 Recipients
Congratulations to our 2018 Grant Recipients!
Alouette River Management – $1,500
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Fraser Valley – $1,500
Family Education & Support Centre – $1,500
Friends in Need Food Bank – $2,000
Innervisions Recovery Program – $1,000
MADD Fraser Valley – $1,000
Maple Ridge Arts Council – $2,000
Community Services – $1,500 for Youth Restorative Justice
Community Services – $2,500 for Seniors Activity/Bus
Community Services – $1,000 + $460 for Youth Wellness Centre
Meadow Ridge Rotary Starfish Backpack Program – $2,625
Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre – $2,000
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society – $1,500
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation – $10,000
Rotary Club of Haney Youth Leadership Program – $3,500
School District 42 Maple Ridge Secondary WINGS program – $1,000
School District 42 Maple Ridge Secondary breakfast program – $2,000
School District 42 Connex Alternate School food program – $1,000
Three Rivers Scouts – $1,500
YFC Youth Unlimited – $3,000
Our Board of Directors and Grants Committee would like to acknowledge some generous directed grants this year. Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge donated $5,000, and the George Mussallem Youth Fund donated $1,500. These funds will help meet immediate needs in our community.
2017 Recipients
Congratulations to our 2017 Grant Recipients!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley – $3,500
In-School Mentoring Program
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services – $3,000
Alisa’s Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services – $2,000
Seniors Activity Program
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services – $2,000
Youth Restorative Justice
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services  – $2,000
Meals on Wheels for Seniors
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services  – $400
Youth Wellness Centre – donor directed by Dr Robert and Michele Harrison
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services – $700
Youth Wellness Centre – donor directed by Robson Family Fund
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association (NFTRA) – $3,500
Stable Program for Youth & Tiny Tots – donor directed by the George Mussallem Youth Fund
Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre – $1,500
Early Intervention Services and Family Support
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society – $1,000
Let’s Get Physical Program
The Family Education and Support Centre $1,000
Multicultural Women’s Group
Three Rivers Area Scouts -$1,500
Scouts Membership – donor directed by the George Mussallem Youth Fund
Our Board of Directors and Grants Committee would like to acknowledge some generous directed grants this year. Ian Speckman of Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge donated $10,000, and the Realtors of Coldwell Banker Maple Ridge donated $4,500. These funds will help meet immediate needs in our community.
Eric Langton Elementary $1,500
Breakfast and Lunch Programs – provided by the Realtors of Coldwell Banker, Maple Ridge
Glenwood Elementary $4,000
Breakfast and Lunch Programs – provided by Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Hammond Elementary $750
Breakfast Program – provided by the Realtors of Coldwell Banker, Maple Ridge
Haney Rotary $750
Lunch Bag Program – provided by the Realtors of Coldwell Banker, Maple Ridge
Harry Hooge Elementary $750
Breakfast Program – provided by the Realtors of Coldwell Banker, Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge Community Foundation – $750
Community Chest Program – provided by the Realtors of Coldwell Banker, Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge Senior Secondary – $1000
Wings Program –Â provided by Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Youth Unlimited MRPM Â – $5,000
Breakfast and Community For High School Students – provided by Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge
2016 Recipients
Congratulations to our 2016 Grant Recipients!
Our Board of Directors and Grants Committee would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Ian Speckman of Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge who generously donated $10,000, topping up the total amount of grants this year to $32,500!!!
Congratulations to…
The Asante Centre
for local speech and language therapy resources
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley
for the Mind Up program
Friends In Need Food Bank
for their school breakfast & snack program
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services
for the seniors activity bus outing program
Alisa’s Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
(directed from George Mussallem Youth Fund)
for the Child and Youth Victim Abuse Support Program
Rotary Club of Haney Lunch Bag Program
providing healthy lunches for 186 children
Ridge Meadows Youth Wellness Centre
for psychiatry and clinic counselling services
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association (NFTRA)
for one year care for therapeutic equine
Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre
for specialized adapted equipment and supplies
Connex Alternate School
for their school nutrition program for 80+ at risk secondary students
Eric Langton Elementary School
for the breakfast and lunch meal program for elementary-aged students
Glenwood Elementary
for their breakfast program for 40 to 80 students
CEED Centre Society
for the Seniors Stay Active program
Three Rivers Area Scouts
(directed from George Mussallem Youth fund)
for Scouts membership
Youth Unlimited MRPM
for breakfast to 600 students weekly in 5 high schools
2015 Recipients
Congratulations to our 2015 Grant Recipients!
The 2015 grant presentations took place on Thursday, November 26, 2015. For more information on our opportunities, please click here.
Alisa’s Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, Maple Ridge Community Services – $3,750 for the Child and Youth Victim Abuse Support Program ($3,000 from MRCF and $750 provided by the George Mussallem Youth Fund)
Alouette Addictions Services- $1,000 for YAPP – Youth Awareness Power Program
CEED Centre – $800 for purchase of new chairs
Eric Langton Elementary, Ridge Meadows Education Foundation – $2,750 for Meal Program Enhancement (funds provided by the George Mussallem Youth Fund)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Society for BC – $1,000 for Local Speech and Language Therapy Resources
Maple Ridge Historical Society – $1,500 for Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times Collection
Ridge Meadows Youth Advocacy – $2,300 for Youth Diversion Program Awareness
The Salvation Army Caring Place – $1,500 for Community Meal Program
Three Rivers Scouts – $1,500 for Scout Membership (funds provided by George Mussallem Youth Fund)
YFC Youth Unlimited – $5,000 for Breakfast Program for SD42 High School Students
2014 Recipients
Alouette Addiction Services – $1,000
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Maple Ridge – $2,500
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association – $1,900
posAbilities Association of BC – $1,400
Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy – $3,000
Three Rivers Area Scout Canada – $1,500
YFC Youth Unlimited – $3,500
2013 Recipients
YFC Youth Unlimited – $2,000 for Breakfast Program for SD42 High School Students ($750 George Mussallem Youth Fund and $1,250 MRCF)
Ridge Meadows Youth Advocacy – $2,500 for Youth Diversion Program Awareness ($750 George Mussallem Youth Fund and $1,750 MRCF)
Three Rivers Area Scouts Group – $1,500 for supporting youth in need to join local Scouts (George Mussallem Youth Fund)
Ridge Meadows Hospice Society – $2600 for expansion of Bereavement, Palliative Care and Relaxation Circle Programs
Alouette Addictions Services – $500 for Parent Drug Form
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society – $2,000 for Cafeteria Serving Counter Upgrade
Friends in Need Food Bank – $2,000 for Warehouse Equipment Upgrade
CEED Centre Society- $1,900 for Kitchen Installation
Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society – $1,000 for Promoting Awareness of Society The Board of Directors would like to acknowledge receipt of a donation of $7,500 from the Founders Cup.[/learn_more]
2012 Recipients
Friends in Need Food Bank – $1,500
Inner Vision Recovery Society – $1,000
MR/PM Community Services – $2,000
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association – $3,000
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation – $2,000
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society – $1,000
Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy – $2,000
Three Rivers Area Scout Canada – $1,500
YFC Youth Unlimited – $1,500