Britannia Beach: BC Museum of Mining raises $174,800 for mining education and public programs! Key award of $22,000 from Association of Mineral Explor
The BC Museum of Mining is a premier organization that promotes mining awareness through fun experiential education programs, important historic collection preservation and insightful public engagement about environmental and sustainability issues.
From September to December 2008, the Museum participated in a fundraising effort with the Renaissance Fund, which matched all donations raised by the Museum. During this short time frame the Museum was able to raise more than $90,000 with a single $22,000 award from the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia Education Fund. With the matching funds from the Government of BC’s Renaissance Fund the Museum has established its own endowment of $174,800.
The ongoing support from the mining industry for the Museum is very much appreciated by the Museum. The significant contribution by AMEBC Outreach Fund of $22,000 is also greatly valued because it symbolizes the mining industry’s recognition of the Museum’s achievements with its programs and services. The Museum is proud to partner with industry in the effort to increase British Columbian’s awareness of BC’s mineral exploration industry through the advancement of education and community programs.
The Museum’s endowment fund can grow over time, and the interest it generates will be used for projects that will engage the public and show leadership in mining education. Of particular interest to the Museum are environmental initiatives and collections care projects. If you are interested in contributing to the BC Museum of Mining’s fund do so through the Vancouver Foundation website. www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca <http://www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca>
For more information, please contact:
Kirstin Clausen, Executive Director
BC Museum of Mining
1-604-896-2233 #224
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