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The Smith's Impact

Read about the generous gift Drake & Avril Smith made to the Foundation, and how their contribution will impact the North Thompson Valley for years to come.

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For Donors

Supporting local communities' future today. You can support a specific cause you care about, from the environment to arts & culture to youth and indigenous priorities. 

Grant Seekers

Are you a local charity or non-profit? We provide grants to support projects that enrich and support the local communities in the North Thompson Valley: McLure, Barriere, Little Fort, Clearwater, Vavenby and Blue River.

Community Members

You can make a difference by supporting local communities. Become a member for free, volunteer, or join our board to help shape and support local communities. 

Supporting Local Communities

GOOD NEWS FROM THE VALLEY

Supporting Local Communities

Community Story in Barriere. Curling Club receives grant for new AED. NTCF supporting local communities.

Barriere Curling Club gets a new AED

Thanks to the North Thompson Communities Foundation's Community Impact Fund, the Barriere Curling Club now has a life-saving AED device. This initiative underscores the foundation's commitment to supporting local communities and enhancing safety across the North Thompson Valley.  "We are so grateful for the generous grant provided by the North Thompson Communities Foundation and their support of so many community organizations in the valley", says BBC vice president, Evelyn Pilatzke.

Community Story in Blue River. Community garden receives grant for compost upgrade. NTCF supporting local communities.

Blue River Community Garden updates its compost station

The Blue River Community Garden committee is grateful for the support of the North Thompson Communities Foundation. The garden serves the whole community and can now promote sustainability and enhance efficiency. "The residents of Blue River are really proud of the garden and how it's become such a valued resource in our community in recent years. We wouldn't have been able to do this without help from the NTCF” says Lee Onslow.

What's Happening at the NTCF
Supporting Local Communities

$100,000 Legacy Gift

December 2025

The North Thompson Communities Foundation is excited, and forever grateful, to announce the generous gift made by Drake and Avril Smith. Their $100,000 donation to the NTCF will have a lasting impact in the valley forever. They created the Drake and Avril Smith Endowment Fund to support local initiatives for Animal Welfare, Search and Rescue, Youth Groups, and Health and Hospice organizations.

Sip & Support

October 25, 2025

The North Thompson Communities Foundation's Sip & Support and Art Auction was a huge hit on October 25 in Barriere. 130 community members came out to support the Foundation's Art and Cultural Fund, raising over $7,000.

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Taseko Partnership

September 10,, 2025

The North Thompson Communities Foundation and Taseko are pleased to announce the launch of a new Indigenous Priorities Fund, supported with a $5,000 contribution from the Yellowhead Project. Taseko and the NTCF are committed to supporting local communites.

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