RBC donated $134,000 to 12 charities in the Thompson-Okanagan in 2007 as part of its commitment to enhance the economic and social well-being of the communities where it operates. Grants ranging in size from $2,000 to $40,000 were given to non-profit organizations to support everything from literacy programs and new hospital equipment to community theatre initiatives.
"RBC is proud to support the work that charities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan are doing to enhance the quality of life in the region," said Brian Simkins, RBC regional vice president, B.C. Interior.
The following organizations in the Thompson-Okanagan received grants in 2007:
Okanagan
- Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation - $10,000
- Vernon and District performing Arts Centre Society - $2,000
- Kelowna General Hospital - $25,000
- Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society - $5,000
- Penticton Seniors Recreation and Wellness Society - $5,000
- South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation - $10,000
Kamloops
- Kamloops Boys and Girls Club - $40,000
- Kamloops Laubach Literacy Council Association - $2,000
- Royal Inland Hospital Foundation - $15,000
- Interior Community Services - $10,000
- Kamloops Brain Injury Association - $5,000
- Western Canada Theatre Company Society - $5,000
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