2025 Mid-Year Spotlight
A message from your
2022-2026 PVR Trustees
As we step into the second half of 2025, we pause to reflect on the purposeful work we’ve undertaken since being elected as your Board of Trustees in 2022*. We’ve been diligently streamlining internal processes, ensuring compliance with updated CRA regulations for the fund, and launching meaningful new initiatives such as the Scholarship for Civic Engagement.
This snapshot isn’t just a highlight reel showcasing our ongoing commitment, the impact we’ve made, and the vision we continue to carry forward. It’s an open invitation to connect.
If you’d like to attend a meeting in person or learn more, please feel free to email us (pvrtrustees@gmail.com) or explore our 2025 meeting minutes available on our website.
Project Highlights. From community events to beautification and enhancement projects in the village of Russell, each initiative received financial support based on specific criteria for projects planned by Russell community groups, with the aim of benefiting the broader public. Check out snapshots of individual stories in our PVR Activities Report 2024.
Celebrating Recipients of the 2025 Scholarship for Civic Engagement. We proudly continue our tradition of recognizing emerging changemakers in our second year of the scholarship. Recipients embody the spirit of civic leadership, inspiring us to keep investing in tomorrow’s leaders.
Updated Projects & Initiatives. Explore the new and refreshed sections on our website, featuring Special Initiatives and Past Projects pages. You’ll find highlights from over 190 exciting initiatives that have been partially funded by the PVR—each one brought to life through the collaboration of dedicated volunteers, community organizations, and generous local sponsors. We’re always adding new updates and photos, so be sure to check back regularly!
*N.B. Current Trustee Alison Brown, Treasurer, was appointed in 2023 following the resignation of elected Trustee Mike Miller
Thank you for being part of this journey.
We’re proud to serve, and always happy to hear from you.