BC TEAL | TEAL Charitable Foundation

TEAL Charitable Foundation

“Promoting the teaching and learning of English as an additional language”

The TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF) was established by BC TEAL in 1986 and is registered as a charitable organization with Revenue Canada. TCF’s charitable status enables it to engage in fundraising activities to support its mandate. The Foundation supports the teaching and learning of English as an additional language by presenting ten annual awards and scholarships, valued at $18,000, to learners and educators. The TEAL Charitable Foundation’s awards and scholarships are funded through the interest accrued from the TCF endowment with the Vancouver Foundation.

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TCF Board of Directors 2018 – 2019

Chair Michael Galli
Past Chair/Awards Co-Chair Jennifer Pearson Terell
Treasurer Carol May
Member-at-Large Virginia Christopher
Awards Co-Chair Joan Acosta
Fundraising Chair Shirene Salamatian
Secretary Nora Ready

Climb for the Cause

Take part in the 8th Annual Climb for the Cause – Grouse Grind on Sunday, June 9th at 10 am. All the funds raised go directly to awards for refugees who wish to study at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Your support and participation can make a real difference in the life of a refugee.

Registration & Donations

To register please complete the online registration form available here.

Friends, family and colleagues can support a specific climber by making a donation below. Suggested pledges for climbers: adult climbers – $200 and student climbers – $50. Cheques need to be made out to the “TCF Refugee Award” and mailed to the BC TEAL office. Please provide instructions if you wish to direct the donation to a specific climber. Income tax receipts are issued for all donations of $25 or more.

The 2019 Climb for the Cause – Grouse Grind on June 9th at 10 am

Each climber will be given a T-shirt and water at the start of the event.

What:
The 2019 Climb for the Cause – Grouse Grind.

When:
10:00 AM, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Rain or Shine.

Where:
Meet at the entrance of the Grouse Grind at the base of Grouse Mountain.

Clothing:
Layers of clothing, socks and a good pair of running shoes or hiking boots. No umbrellas or open shoes or sandals!

Cost:
$15 to take the Grouse Mountain Gondola down from the top of Grouse Mountain.

To make a donation and support a specific climber, simply click on a climber’s name below.

Beverly & Nathan Komukai

I think this is a great cause and I love the idea of doing the Grind…

$0 of $200 raised

Kue K’nyawmupoe

Team Members: Kue K'nyawmupoe Sha Pyo Pyo Mira E'mery Jenn Browning Dacious Richardson I am a…

$302 of $300 raised

Cathy Cameron

I want to help a new Canadian be successful because I appreciate and love the richness…

$87 of $200 raised

Okanagan Climbers

Okanagan Climbers Team Members: BC TEAL Members and Colleagues in the Okanagan Inspired by our colleagues…

$80 of $200 raised

Team Grindrz

Team Grindrz Members: Ashley House Liisa House Cam Campbell Sadie Truong Pearce Campbell House Henry Campbell…

$200 of $400 raised

Frances Wintjes Clarke

This event is for a great cause that I support and believe in. I have never…

$125 of $200 raised

Angelina Smith

I really like the symbolism of the climb, to help refugees get an education for their…

$0 of $200 raised

Emma Hatfield

I am blessed with life in a peaceful country, one where my rights are protected by…

$230 of $200 raised

SWEAT (Should We Even Attempt This)

SWEAT Team Members: Nora Ready Ken McMorris Tanya Cowie Crystabel Rafferty Serg Ozdemir Jennifer Cummins Blair…

$905 of $2,000 raised

Michael Galli

This is our 8th annual Climb for the Cause; to date we've raised well over $200,000…

$1,250 of $3,000 raised

TCF Awards & How to Apply

The TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF) offers ten awards and scholarships to support English language educators, learners and projects each year. The two deadlines for applying for a TCF award or scholarship are November 1st and January 31st of each year.Please note that in accordance with TEAL Charitable Foundation Bylaws, applications received from members of the TEAL Charitable Foundation Board or the BC TEAL Board cannot be considered for TEAL Charitable Foundation awards or scholarships.

TCF Awards and Scholarships support:

teacher education and professional development in the ﬁeld of English language instruction
international travel to research or study in the ﬁeld of English language instruction
the promotion of AIDS awareness and/or health education through English language instruction
research projects, conferences, seminars and teacher/learner projects in the field of English language instruction

How to Apply

There is not one standard application form because each BC TEAL award is unique. To find out how to apply for a BC TEAL award or scholarship, please review the application procedure at the end of each award page. If you need further assistance, please contact us at admin@bcteal.org