In 2005, Lloyd and Leona Ingraham established an endowment fund with a heartfelt mission: to support health and social development in Squamish. Married for 79 years, Lloyd and Leona were wed in 1939 and worked in an electrical contracting business together. Both were involved in extensive volunteer pursuits in their beloved community. Lloyd passed away in 2019, and Leona in 2020. While they are no longer with us, their legacy continues to create a meaningful impact in our community.
Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the Lloyd and Leona Ingraham Fund is a shining example of how endowment funds make a lasting difference—helping Squamish thrive today and for generations to come.
Impact Through The Years
2024
In 2024, the SCF distributed $6,400 directly from the Lloyd and Leona Ingraham Fund to vital organizations in Squamish including: Squamish Helping Hands Society, Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society, Squamish Volunteer Centre, and Our Squamish Placemaking Society. These funds were distributed through SCF’s Annual Grants program.
OurSquamish Placemaking Society: Community Placemaking Meetups
In 2024, OurSquamish recieved $1500 in funding for Community Placemaking Meetups. Held bi-monthly these events give the Squamish community an opportunity to connect with others and participate in free events with the focus on building community cohesion and belonging while learning about topics relating to public spaces and Placemaking.
Squamish Volunteer Centre Society: English Test Preparation Course
The Squamish Volunteer Centre Society received $ in funding for their English Test Preparation Course. supporting residents of Squamish in preparing for the IELTS and CELPIP tests. The project consisted of an 8 week English Test Prep Course at the Squamish Welcome Centre. The course was provided free-of-charge. Project participants learned skills, received materials and incentives, and benefitted from social support connections made by attending the course at the SWC.
2023
$6000 from the endowment fund was distributed through SCF’s 2023 Annual Grants program to Tantalus Wellspring Society and Squamish Helping Hands Society.
Tantalus Wellspring Society: Empowerment and Choice – Counselling for Youth and their Caregivers
Tantalus Wellspring Society received $3000 towards their Empowerment and Choice Program. This funding, combined with community donations and a Telus Friendly Futures grant supported 31 youths/caregivers to access counselling. This project positively impacted the community by providing access to much-needed mental health support to youth and their caregivers.
“After a traumatic experience for our daughter on social media, we went through a challenging time as a family. We reached out to your support so that she could receive the necessary psychological assistance. This helped us alleviate the difficult moments she had to endure. We are grateful to you. Thank you again for your support.” Program participant
“[What worked well] Being able to choose our own therapist who specialized in our concerns. The concerns are a work in progress, but this program was so helpful in accessing help from an amazing local therapist. Thank you so much, this program is an amazing asset to the community. Without it we could not have afforded the specific help we needed.” Program participant
Squamish Helping Hands Society: Meals On Wheels
In 2023, $3000 was distributed to Squamish Helping Hands Society for their Meals on Wheels Program. The program brought peace of mind to family and friends, knowing their loved ones received healthy meals and a safety check-in from friendly volunteers. Program participants benefited from valuable social connection, regular nutrition, socialization and safety checks.
“Meals on Wheels affected me by giving me hope for my health. I struggle with healthy foods as it’s hard to come by. I find the delicious meals I receive are very healthy and that helps me out a lot, my health has improved and that’s great. The service is also excellent, I love that the volunteers are very kind and friendly. Their kindness gives me hope in humanity that there is actually good people in this world. ” Christina
2022
The SCF distributed $6700 from the Lloyd and Leona Ingraham Fund to:
- Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society for the Whistler Adaptive Sports Child and Youth Program in Squamish
- Sea to Sky Community Services for the Child Development Programs Respite Fund which provides families of children with diverse abilities with up to $450 funding for respite related activities
- Sea to Sky Hospice Society to provide bereavement counselling through the bereavement and palliative care program
2021
In 2021, $7000 from the fund was distributed to:
- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre BC for the Squamish Community Suicide Prevention Training Project in partnership with Sea to Sky Community Services
- Howe Sound Women’s Centre (now Pearl Space) Peer Education program
- Sea to Sky Community Services Youth Services for Pride Club a free program that fosters an inclusive safe space for LGBTQ2S+ Youth and allies
The impact doesn’t stop there. The Lloyd and Leona Ingraham Fund has and will continue to make a lasting impact on initiatives in Squamish for years to come.
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