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THUNDER BAY – LIVING – The top five semi-finalists have been announced in the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund – Good Community program:
- CAHEP – Inside Out Community Art Studio
- Willow Springs Creative Centre and OPTIONS Northwest Community Connections Committee – Grow Together Project
- Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario – SwishNish Youth Basketball
- Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre – Red Lake Food Box
- Thunder Bay Food Bank – Healthy Options
The program, announced in March, asked not-for-profit organizations, charities and community groups in northern Ontario to submit project ideas that would help build strong and healthy communities. The entrants were required to submit a video highlighting their idea and projects had to fall within the following sectors:
- Animal Welfare
- Community & Wellness
- Recreation & Culture
- Environment
- Innovation & Technology
Entries were submitted throughout the spring, with the entry deadline of May 2, 2017. A panel of judges have reviewed all entries and, based on program criteria, have shortlisted the group to five semi- finalists. The public is now being encouraged to vote to decide which two projects will each receive
$5,000 to turn their ideas into good projects.
Visit tbaytelforgood.net to vote for your favourite Good Community project today. Voting ends June 8, 2017 at 12 p.m. EST.