The Valley of Brandon Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada have stepped up to support bursaries that will help children attend the summer Mini University camp programs at Brandon.
The local contribution is matching a donation made through the national organization: members of the Valley of Brandon Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry as well as the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada through the Scottish Rite Foundation have each provided $1,000 for a total gift of $2,000.
“Freemasonry is about equity and about access, especially for children,” said Dr. Balfour Spence, a BU professor and Freemason member who spearheaded the application to the Scottish Rite Foundation through Gordon Greasley, Deputy Sovereign Grand Commander for Manitoba and Nunavut Territory.. “This is a way for more children to develop friendships, discover new passions, and create lasting memories — regardless of their family’s financial situation.”
Dr. Spence and Jeff Griffiths joined Mini U’s Ivah Gallagher on campus last week to present the donation cheques in person.
“Our bursary programs are seeing high demand this year, and we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow through hands-on summer experiences,” said Gallagher, Mini U’s Program Coordinator. “This will really help children from diverse backgrounds participate in STEM, arts, and sports programs that help build confidence, curiosity, and lifelong skills.”
Eight weeks of Mini University camp start on July 6 at Brandon University. For more information or to register, see MiniU.BrandonU.ca.
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