The Coquitlam Foundation is involved with and supports many, many events throughout the year. As part of our committment to the community, we prefer to keep our own events to a minimum in order to support others.

There are four main events that the Coquitlam Foundation is involved with:

ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION

The public is invited to participate in our annual Awards Celebration. In January each year, a call for applications goes out to the public and community groups in the Tri-Cities. A grants and bursary review committee convenes to evaluate applications. In late spring of each year, the Coquitlam Foundation holds an awards ceremony where $50,000+ in grant, bursary and scholarship cheques are awarded to the successful applicants. The Evergreen Cultural Centre has graciously hosted this event for many years.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Usually the second Thursday of September, the AGM is a chance to share news on the success of the prior year and plans for the coming year.

FALL GALA

The Coquitlam Foundation board takes pride in ensuring that donation dollars are dedicated almost exclusively to the purpose for which they have been donated. To make this possible, however, the Foundation must then fundraise to cover the cost of operations. The annual Gala usually takes place in October, giving the Coquitlam Foundation a chance to announce new funds, raise money for operational costs and to celebrate local philanthropy. In the past three years, the Gala was held at the Red Robinson Show Theatre.  

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY  (November 15th)

The Coquitlam Foundation is one of the Community Foundations of Canada and works with other foundations and charitable organizations to raise awareness of, and to celebrate, local philanthropy. Events for National Philanthropy Day vary year by year. Please watch our home page for information on upcoming events.  

For more on current and past news and events, please see:

• News Release
• Past Events
• Registration