Beech Foundation began operations in 2001 with a mandate to support arts programs for children in the Vancouver, BC area.
Grant recipients over the years have included:
- Artists for Kids Summer Camp
- Arts Club Theatre Company student programs
- Ballet BC Student Dress Rehearsal Program
- Bard on the Beach student programs
- Girls Rock Camp Vancouver
- Theatre Replacement Summer Camps
- VPL Foundation Early Childhood Programs
- Majengo Canada Education Programs
- Kids Up Front Vancouver
- Project Limelight
- St James Music Academy
- Vancouver Opera in the Schools Program
- Music on Main Kessler Academy
- Bill Reid Gallery Education Programs
- Arts Umbrella Community Programs
- Gateway Theatre Academy For Acting
Board of Directors
Paula Palyga
Paula Palyga is a retired corporate/securities lawyer. She has served on several non-profit boards, including those of the Polygon Gallery and Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists. Since moving to Salt Spring Island, Paula has served on the boards of the Salt Spring Arts Council and the Salt Spring Island Public Library.
Email: ppalyga@beechfoundation.ca
Cheryl Stevens
Cheryl Stevens is a retired philanthropic development professional whose career included senior roles at UBC, Vancouver Art Gallery and the YWCA of Greater Vancouver. Passionate about visual and performing arts, she also served in board leadership positions for The Polygon Gallery, Ballet BC and Music in the Morning.
Alison Molloy
Alison Molloy recently retired from the federal government after over 35 years of public service in social justice programs. She is an avid supporter of arts education programs and international children’s aid.