Libro has invested $460,000 through the 2017 Prosperity Fund to support programs and projects across southwestern Ontario that are helping to grow regional prosperity in three focus areas: economic development, youth leadership and money smarts.
Libro’s Prosperity Fund invested in 31 organizations and community groups whose initiatives support entrepreneurship, financial knowledge and career skill development for young people – all aimed at growing prosperity across the region.
Full list of 2017 Prosperity Fund grant recipients:
Essex-Kent Region
organization |
project name |
Grant Amount |
| LaSalle Hangout for Youth | EcoKids | $5,000 |
| Chatham - Kent 4-H Association | Youth Development and Leadership | $5,000 |
| University of Windsor | The Libro Social Innovators Program | $89,140 |
| Windsor Hackforge | The TechBoost Program | $30,850 |
| Essex County Federation of Agriculture | ECFA Buy Local Digital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Natural Pathways Learning Centre | Youth Outdoor Leadership Initiative | $6,400 |
| Access County Community Support Services | Developing Young Leaders Mentorship-Employment Project | $18,581 |
| The Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Foundation | Volunteer Homework & Mentorship Program | $9,150 |
Haldimand-Norfolk Region
Organization |
Project name |
Grant Amount |
| Community Living Haldimand | Today's Learners - Tomorrow's Leaders | $10,000 |
| Jarvis Lions Club | Jarvis Lions Park Walking Trail | $10,000 |
| Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre |
Expansion of Leadership Development Programs at Camp Trillium, Rainbow Lake | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region Foundation | Dollars With Sense Program Launch in Brantford-Haldimand-Norfolk | $10,000 |
Huron-Perth Region
organization |
project name |
Grant Amount |
| Huron Manufacturing Association | HMA Manufacturing Student Bus Tours | $5,000 |
| Optimist Club of Bayfield | Libro / Bayfield Optimist Education Program | $5,000 |
| Camp Menesetung | Pay-It-Forward - Camp Menesetung Community Initiative | $10,000 |
| Listowel Business Improvement Area | Win This Space Listowel | $10,000 |
| The Local Community Food Centre | Community Access Market (Expansion) | $18,000 |
| Tesswater Agricultural Society | Raise the Roof | $5,000 |
| Comittee of Council, Township of North Huron | Upgrades to Wingham Town Hall Theater | $5,000 |
Kitchener-Waterloo Region
organization |
project name |
Grant Amount |
| St. Paul's University College | Enhancing Youth-Led Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Waterloo Region | $35,000 |
| Open Food Network Canada | Developing open source technology tools for local farms, food hubs and food co-ops | $25,860 |
| Carizon Family and Community Services | Financial Wellness in Vulnerable Communities | $20,000 |
| Rare Charitable Research Reserve | Community Gardens Assistant | $10,000 |
Lambton-Middlesex Region
organization |
project name |
Grant Amount |
| North Lambton Community Health Centre | iCAN / Jepzidaa After School Program | $7,000 |
| Sarnia - Lambton Business Development Corporation | Launch in Lambton - Win This Space! | $20,000 |
| Strathroy District Arts Council | Strathroy-Caradoc Optimist Youth Band | $5,000 |
London-St. Thomas Region
organization |
project name |
Grant Amount |
| Boys and Girls Club of London | Youth Digital Innovation Stations (Youth DIScover) | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of London & District, Inc. | JA Personal Finance for High School Students | $10,000 |
| The University of Western Ontario | Capacity Building of Youth with Engineering and Science Fields | $20,000 |
| The Ontario Co-operative Association | CYL Startup | $15,000 |