Our Partners and Supporters!

Comox Valley Schools

Comox Valley Schools (SD71) is a positive, progressive and growing school district. The development of community schools in the Comox Valley is a collaborative partnership between Comox Valley Schools and community school societies.

Lake Trail Community School

Lake Trail Community Education Society is based out of, and works in close partnership with, Lake Trail Community School.Through this partnership, we are able to build a stronger, more resilient community.

Province of British Columbia

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. BC Charitable Gaming supports our three areas of focus; After School and Youth, Garden and Healthy Foods, and Healthy Communities.

Comox Valley Community Foundation

Through a Community Enrichment Grant, the Comox Valley Community Foundation and the Rotary Club of Courtenay are generously contributing towards "Programming and opportunities to support and strengthen our diverse community."

Adopt-a-School

The need for food security for many children and their families is greater than ever. The Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Societies Adopt-a-School funding helps towards the cost of food for our free salad bar, after school snacks, and nutrition programs.

Kapalka Family Foundation

The Kapalka Family Foundation generously supports LTCES, helping to fund programs that enrich our community, foster learning, and provide meaningful opportunities for youth and adults alike. Their contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve, allowing our programs to grow and thrive.

Comox Valley Food Bank

The Comox Valley Food Bank is a key partner, providing essential support for our free salad bar, after-school snacks, and food pantry program. We could not offer the breadth of our food programs without their support and partnership.

Youth Climate Corps.

LTCES partners with Youth Climate Corps and the City of Courtenay in our community garden, giving young people hands-on, paid opportunities to lead local climate action. This collaboration provides valuable metourship and nurtures youth leadership while supporting climate resilience.

Rotary Soup Days

Each month, the Rotary Club of Comox gathers in the Lake Trail Foods Room to prepare a soup that complements our free salad bar. All ingredients and labour are generously donated.

Elarton Point Strategies

As a supporter of LTCES, Elarton Point Strategies has provided strategic planning services, and donations towards programs. We thank them for this incredible mentoring.

Comox Valley Regional District

LTCES supports youth, families, and community members across the regional district. We’re proud to be a recipient of a Rural Community Grant, which helps us offer free programs for youth.

The Maja Foundation

The Maja Foundation at Calgary Foundation generously supports LTCES, helping us deliver programs that enrich our community and make a positive impact in people’s lives. We are so appreciative of their support.

Comox Valley Arts

The Arts Council partners with us on the arts component of our free weekly Community Drop-In Nights, where community members are invited to create art with a local artist facilitator at no cost. These weekly evenings are a highlight for many in the community.

Courtenay Recreation

The City of Courtenay partners with us on our Community Drop-In Nights, sending a recreation staff member to join our team for weekly gym sessions. We are deeply grateful for this support, which provides much-needed recreational opportunities for youth and families in West Courtenay.

Gladstone Brewing Company

Gladstone Brewing stepped up to support our emergency fundraiser, showing what it means to be a true community partner. Their support helps us continue serving and strengthening our community!

The following supporters have provided LTCES with $500 to $1000 in donations or support. We are so grateful!   

Reliable CSN Collision Centre

Courtney & Anglin Real Estate Group

Tree Island Yogurt

Blinds Bubbles Boutique

Waypoint Insurance Services

Trail Bicycles

Island Enterprises