Goldstream News Gazette, April 12, 2013

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Perils of merging

Small communities could be lost in amalgamation. Page A3

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Belmont secondary students Ariel Gordy, far left, Gabrielle Semail and Alicia Gordy will help determine which charity to give $2,500 to through the Vital Youth Program sponsored by Victoria Foundation.

Giving away other people’s money

Charla Huber News staff

Handing over cash is never easy, but when it’s not yours and going to charity, it’s fun. Seven Belmont secondary students are taking a lesson in philanthropy using funds provided by Victoria Foundation.

“We work with students in high school and provide grant money for the organizations. This is very much a grass roots project,” said Marg Rose, director of community initiates and grants with Victoria Foundation. “It’s always interesting to see who the students give the money to.” The foundation gave the Belmont students $2,500 to donate to a worthy charity and now the

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seven students need to figure out where it’s going. “This is wise decision on Victoria Foundation’s part, they are building youth leaders through this,” said teacher Troy Harris. “The students are learning about all the charities in their own backyard and communities.” Please see: Students learn philanthropy, Page A4

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