The AleFest Craft Beer Festival returns Jan. 24 and 25.
This event is a major fundraiser for Kiwanis, which supports organizations like the Ronald McDonald House of British Columbia as well as other legacy projects geared for children and families in Prince George.
Last year's AleFest was hugely successful. The non-profit organization annually donates funds to Ronald McDonald house which provides accommodation to families like those in Prince George and other areas of the north who have a seriously ill child who requires extensive medical treatment away from home. After making that donation, the service club has a surplus and is encouraging people to apply for funding.
"Every single year we invite people to apply for one of our grants," Eric Ball, marketing and communications lead, said.
It's a simple online application, he added.
Ball said in the past Kiwanis has sent an entire school to see a play at Theatre NorthWest.
"That included the buses for transportation - everything," Ball added. "We've paid for school lunch days. We bought the Therapeutic Riding Association a specialized saddle so people with disabilities can ride a horse and we've also developed some programs with Big Brothers Big Sisters. We donate to the Two Rivers Gallery for their children's programs every year and also provided funds to the Child Development Centre to get a new roof."
Those are just a few examples of the contributions that have been made using the Alefest funds over the years, Ball said.
"It's always amazing when we can give back to people in need," he added.
To apply for a grant visit www.kiwanisalefest.ca and scroll down to Kiwanis AleFest grant application.
