Enriching Public Education
For Our Kids- Fundraising for specialty programs in School District #42
- Supporting programs to encourage youth to stay in school
- Encouraging richer, more rounded educational programming
- Bursaries & Scholarships made possible through legacy donations
Our Mission Statement
The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation receives, generates and distributes resources to enhance the quality of education in School District #42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
The Foundation has approximately $1.9M in assets which fund over 35 scholarships and a number of enhancements to student programs.
Guiding Principles
- To encourage and promote planned giving and legacy donations
- To safeguard and administer endowment funds for the purposes to which they were intended
- To establish and administer bursaries and scholarships
- To provide funding to initiate, enrich and expand School District #42 programs
- To provide opportunities for community partnerships and involvement
History
The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation was established by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Board of Education and is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a “public foundation”.
The Foundation exists at arm’s length from the Board of Education with three directors appointed from the Board of Education and the remaining directors being appointed from the community at large
Granting and Opportunities
The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation works to co-ordinate fundraising initiatives for enhanced fine arts, sports and specialty programs in School District #42. The goal of the RMEF is to support the types of programs that encourage our youth to stay in school and experience a fuller, richer and more rounded education. The RMEF also acts as a focal point to manage bursaries and scholarships for district students and granting opportunities.
Many bursary and scholarship awards received by students have been made possible through legacies established by people just like you. Families and individuals connected to a school or the community have used establishing a scholarship or bursary as a means of honouring someone in their life. If you would like to leave your own legacy, the Ridge Meadows Education Foundation manages many of these funds and can assist you.
For information on how you can leave your own legacy, make a donation, assist us in raising funds, or apply for a grant, please investigate the rest of our website, or email us at rmefinfo@gmail.com where your questions will be directed to the appropriate Board Member.
Grant & Scholarship Applications
Through its grants program, RMEF accepts grant applications from schools (teachers & principles), Parent Advisory Councils and education partners to provide funds for enhanced fine arts, sports and specialty programs that benefit students in School District 42.
The Ridge Meadows Education foundation will evaluate applications and award grants within the parameters of the available funds. Particular consideration is given to projects which:
- Promote healthy living through sports, fitness and education programs.
- Enhance fine arts and cultural programs.
- Promote specialty programs that benefit students within School District #42.
Donate through Canada Helps
Donate online securely through Canada Helps by credit card or PayPal. Fill out the donation form and note which scholarship/bursary you are donating towards. Thank you in advance for helping enrich the lives of our youth today.
Testimonials
“Being awarded the Gary and Nanette Lycan Scholarship has been a tremendous honor but also an essential support in my academic journey. Receiving an offer to attend university across the country brought with it significant worries about the financial costs of being far from home. However, this scholarship has helped cover the cost of textbooks, tuition, and other essential expenses, alleviating a major financial burden and allowing me to focus on my studies and work hard towards my goals while attending my dream university. I am incredibly grateful for this scholarship, which has strengthened my commitment to education and shaping my future professional journey.”
Maple Ridge Elementary:
“I really like the cozy cube at the office. It’s a good place for me” – Gr. 2 student
“The sensory items are so helpful for individual students, but also for the greater school community” -Gr. 4 teacher
“It helps to have a calm down room available to share with other students who need it. It’s a great space for many kids” -Education Assistant
“Thank you once again for your generous contribution to our school community. We are truly grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of our students and helping us create a positive and nurturing environment.”- Chelsea Lendvoy, Principal
NEWS: GARY AND NANETTE LYCAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of the Gary and Nanette Lycan Scholarship Fund The Chair of the Ridge Meadows Education Foundation, Dr. Dave Rempel, is pleased to announce the Foundation has received a major contribution in...
RMEF AWARDS 2021
RMEF Awards 2021 The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation would like to showcase three awards granted this year. 1. The Justice Scholarship Jim Longridge, a retired principal in our District, has been an advocate for justice for one of his former students who was...
Ridge Meadows Education Foundation awards four schools grants totalling $10,500
Printed in Maple Ridge News, by Colleen Flanagan See Original Article Four local schools received grants to further projects that enhance opportunities for student health, fitness and participation in the arts and leadership development. Two elementary schools and two...
Support for the Enviromental School Project
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Environmental School Project is an innovative opportunity for student learning, taking their learning beyond the walls to opportunities in the community and natural world. With the desire to support creative and innovative educational...
Award Supports Whonnock Music Program
The board of directors of the foundation are pleased to announce are most recent grant disbursement, which was awarded to Whonnock Elementary for their emerging music program. Former chair and director, Perry Bateson had the following to say: When Mr Westby, the...
The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation
Enriching Public Education- For Our Kids The Ridge Meadows Education Foundation works to co-ordinate fundraising initiatives for enhanced fine arts, sports and specialty programs in School District #42. The goal of the RMEF is to support the types of programs that...