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True philanthropy is a noble endeavour The Noble family has worked at giving back to the community over the past 25 years. In 1983, a steering committee of local citizens was formed and they applied and received incorporation form Revenue Canada. The group of volunteers that make up the The Kamloops Foundation, a Public Foundation, still serve Thompson, Nicola and Lower Cariboo today. Graham Noble was involved in the steering committee and after incorporation served as its first President. His son, Colin Noble, served on the Board of the Foundation from 1990 to 2005 in various capacities, including President, from 1997 to 2001. From modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown to $4,300,000 in 140+ Funds. Grants and distribution in the past year exceeded $150,000 with the Noble family having contributed significantly to the success of the Foundation. When Gramma Edith Noble passed away in 1995, a discretionary fund was established to support children’s projects and programs. In addition to several gifts from the Foundation, Colin Noble has established a donor advised family fund, the Noble Endeavours Fund, to assist a wide variety of charitable projects and proIntroducing...
Colin Noble presents a gift of $6000 to Paddy Harrington, one of the SPH - Fr Earlug Mar 22.indd 1 Directors of the Noble Endeavours Fund.
grams in Kamloops and area. The Fund has a mandate to build endowments serving the citizens of our area in perpetuity and is structured to allow the Noble family to continue to make decisions on grants from the Fund. Grants are
made from endowments in Arts and Culture, Health and Welfare, Environment and Science as well as Sports and Recreation The Noble family has also assisted several organizations through employer-sponsored
programs. Graham helped several organizations through what was then Clarica Insurance Company. Colin’s efforts have continued this family tradition, through his work with Sun Life Insurance Company, in providing support to the community. The most recent gift was to the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. Over the years he has demonstrated leadership in initiating and supporting many projects that serve the region, and has committed hundred of hours of volunteer service. As a Cub and Scout leader in Kamloops 8th Troop, many local families have come to know Colin personally. His work within the community is a true form of stewardship. Colin was a key member of the Foundation that presented the City of Kamloops with a plan for a long-term vision of making grants-in-aid to the community. Essentially the foundation and the City of Kamloops are partners in building an endowment that will in 2093 provide all the grants-in-aid for the City, forever. The past and present efforts, commitment and financial contributions of the Noble family represent philanthropy and the creation of a legacy that will support the community for many future generations.
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