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On Monday, 20 volunteers from TRU teamed up with 7 volunteers from the City of Kamloops to add a new community garden to The Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops. The Boys and Girls club of Kamloops was one of five clubs across to Canada to receive a grant from the Home Depot Canada Foundation to support the club’s community garden project. The goal of the project is to connect children and families to the food they eat by creating a space where children can plant seeds, grow food, and learn about environmental responsibility and composting. The volunteers worked hard under the hot sun to build flower beds and put together a shed! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers of TRU and the City of Kamloops, as well as the Boys and Girls Clubs for being a wonderful host!

The Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops has been providing social recreational programming in Kamloops since 1955. Children, youth, and families are all welcome to participate in the diverse range of programming for children from three years old to their parents. They provide a supportive place for their participants to become confident in their abilities and experience new opportunities in a safe environment.

Participating in a United Way Day of Caring promotes a deeper understanding of community issues and provides an excellent team building opportunity for employees. The projects allow workplaces to demonstrate social responsibility and to make a visual impact in the communities where stakeholders live and work. United Way matches local volunteers to a non-profit organization.