Funding available through Community Wellbeing program

Heidi Echavarria
November 13, 2025
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The City of Lethbridge is now accepting applications for funding, through the 2026 “Community Wellbeing” Call for Proposals. This opportunity includes support from the Reaching Home, and Diversion Outreach programs, as well as Family and Community Support Services – all aimed at enhancing community wellbeing. Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profits, and for-profit organizations, proposing noncommercial projects.

Applicants are required to maintain insurance, for the full duration of their projects.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.