The Colleen Findlay Foundation is a family run non-profit organization rooted in faith, family and community. Our passion is supporting organizations that invest in the welfare and rehabilitation of at-risk children and youth. Since we were founded we have also had opportunities to connect and serve various groups in our community.
Where you'll find us in the community
Valentine's Visits
For the last several years our family has visited residents of local long-term care facilities to celebrate Valentine's Day!
This year we visited Baillie House, Maple Ridge Seniors Village, and Holyrood Manor to connect with residents, and deliver Valentine's cards and gifts. We even brought our bunny, Thistle, to help spread the love!
Glenwood Elementary Pantry Program
After reading an article about the food insecurity among families at a local elementary school, the Colleen Findlay Foundation was eager to get hands on and help.
Twice a month we shop for and deliver non-perishable food items directly to the schools pantry. The Child and Youth worker at Glenwood Elementary has done an amazing job at removing any stigma from a child using the pantry and ensures each family has their needs met.
Wild and Immersive: Findlay Family Bursary
Wild and Immersive is an outdoor education program located in the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. The program provides an interactive learning environment that cultivates a love for the outdoors.
They note on their website that outdoor learning benefits: physical health, social identity, task engagement, creativity, as well as thinking and reasoning skills.
The Colleen Findlay Foundation felt the desire to make these programs accessible to all children and youth, regardless of financial status.
We are pleased to fund the Findlay Family Bursary and Gear Library. Our bursary covers 25-100% of program tuition. The Gear Library provides children with essential gear for outdoor learning such as rain suits, boots, winter jackets, gloves, thermals, etc.
We proudly support:
TS3 Inspires: Travis Selje Foundation
The Travis Selje Foundation was founded in honour of Travis Selje, a talented young soccer player who tragically passed away in 2017. Travis' soccer career led him from Surrey United to the Whitecaps FC Residency Program and Representing Team BC. On and off the field he led by example, supported his teammates, and followed his motto of "work hard, play hard".
The Travis Selje Foundation funds multiple scholarships in his name. Their goal is to help less fortunate athletes participate in organized sports, to carry on Travis' legacy.
