Kia Communities in Motion drives lasting transformation with 2024 funding recipients
TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Kia Communities in Motion, a dynamic grassroots initiative developed in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, continues to support local charities and non-profits across the country. To date, the program has invested just over one million dollars across 23 communities focused on fostering belonging and driving positive change through movement and innovation.
This year's funding supported a variety of impactful initiatives in Alberta, Quebec, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Ontario, and Nunavut. These projects focused on fostering community empowerment and inclusivity across Canada. They include celebrations that honour Indigenous culture, organizational development, support for vulnerable individuals, advocacy for trans and gender-diverse individuals, trauma-informed mental health services for survivors of gender-based violence, and initiatives to welcome newcomers and strengthen non-profit governance.
Kia Communities in Motion has been committed to investing in initiatives that enhance the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Canadians.
Projects funded by Kia Communities in Motion 2024:
Alberta:
Town of Canmore: Moving Together: Good Relations in the Bow Valley
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The Iyarhe Nakoda Youth Program (INYP), spearheaded an exciting annual pow-wow to celebrate National Indigenous History Month, honoring the rich heritage, contributions, and diverse cultures of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities across Turtle Island.
Bridges Social Development: Mînî Hrpa Organizational Development and Capacity Building
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Bridges Social Development held a successful follow-up session with Mînî hrpa, an Indigenous Cultural Centre in Banff, to discuss the results of a previous Theory of Change exercise. The meeting led to productive talks about advancing Reconcili-ACTION through culture, youth empowerment, and improved community services.
Quebec:
Connecting Horizons: Kahnawake Drive to Succeed
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Kahnawake Drive to Succeed supports vulnerable community members by providing driving lessons, employability support, and childcare assistance, promoting greater independence, economic stability, and broader inclusion for individuals with special needs and low incomes.
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL):
Trans Support NL: TransEmpowerNL: Advocacy Collective
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TransEmpowerNL is a 6-month program providing skill-building workshops, networking events, and financial grants to empower 10 trans and gender-diverse participants in Newfoundland and Labrador to self-advocate and address systemic barriers in their communities.