About Us

PURPOSE: We walk alongside rural and remote communities and organizations to help bring their projects to life by offering comprehensive grant and wraparound services, grounded in a commitment to what matters most to them.

VISION: Rural and remote communities and organizations in BC have the support, resources, and pathways they need to move meaningful projects forward.

We believe meaningful change starts with clear values—here are ours:

TRUST. We build trust by being open, consistent, authentic, and reliable, not just once, but every time.

HUMILITY. We acknowledge our strengths and limitations, greeting clients with reverence for their lived experience, local knowledge, and wisdom.

INTEGRITY. We choose courage over comfort by aligning our words and actions with our values.

SINCERITY. We speak with honesty, listen with openness, and show up as real people with genuine care.

COLLABORATION. We believe the best ideas are built together, where every voice adds strength and every partnership moves us closer to our collective goals.

Meet the Team

  • Dawn Johnson

    Dawn Johnson

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

  • Vanessa Carrington

    Vanessa Carrington

    PROJECTS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

  • Monica Sander Burns

    Monica Sander Burns

    GRANTS & CLIENT SERVICES LEAD

  • Claire Fuller

    Claire Fuller

    GRANTS & CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

  • Christine Weber

    Christine Weber

    GRANTS & CLIENT SERVICES LEAD

  • Erica Vanloon

    Erica Vanloon

    GRANTS & CLIENT SERVICES LEAD

  • Erin Bruhns Headshot

    Erin Bruhns

    ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR