Community Futures Lambton awards grants to 12 Sarnia-area programs

Community Futures Lambton awarded grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to 12 Sarnia-area projects, including a $3,000 grant to Weir Active through the Bluewater Health Foundation to support after-school programming and healthy snacks.

Community Futures Lambton announced grant awards to 12 projects in the Sarnia area, providing modest funding for a range of local initiatives. The awards this year ranged from $1,000 to $5,000 and target areas such as youth development, tourism promotion, volunteer capacity building, social and cultural programs, innovation and technology adoption, and skills development. One highlighted recipient was Weir Active, which received $3,000 through the Bluewater Health Foundation to support its after-school program and provide healthy snacks. Weir Active began as a spinoff from the Sarnia Lambton Youth Wellness Hub and continues to work with the hospital foundation; it serves about 700 people aged 12 to 25 annually. Key details: - Community Futures Lambton awarded grants to 12 Sarnia-area programs. - Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000 for projects across several community sectors. - Weir Active received $3,000 via the Bluewater Health Foundation for after-school programming and healthy snacks. - Weir Active originated as a spinoff from the Sarnia Lambton Youth Wellness Hub and serves about 700 people ages 12–25 each year. - Funding is described as supporting youth development, tourism promotion, volunteer capacity, social and cultural programs, innovation and skills development. Summary: The grants provide targeted, local support for community programs, with particular mention of youth-focused services such as Weir Active. Undetermined at this time.