Fall 2022 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients Announced

The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients (Fall 2022) This Fall, SSCF and Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) supported 8 charitable programs for a total of $109,560. The purpose of the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation is to promote social, cultural, religious and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in southern Saskatchewan with […]

Truth and Reconciliation Fund Now Accepting Grant Applications

SSCF is Excited to Announce its NEW Grant Deadline – Now Open The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation is excited to announce that there is a new grant deadline that registered charities and qualified donees (as defined in the Income Tax Act) can apply to. The Truth and Reconciliation Fund grant opportunity includes grant application deadlines […]

Commons Conversation with Justin Lee of Buckets and Borders

Thursday, October 27th 7:30pm to 8:30pm Regina Public Library – Central Branch (2311 12th Ave) FREE EVENT Connect over an evening of conversation with Justin Lee of Buckets & Borders, a non-profit making positive change in Regina through community building and basketball. Moderated by Victor Roman of South Saskatchewan Community Foundation and organized by Regina […]

Fall 2022 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Recipients Announced

SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2022 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund (JGJ) grants.  This year JGJ supported 2 charitable programs for a total of $35,000.00. The purpose of this Fund is to support projects that preserve and conserve native flora and fauna in Saskatchewan. Congratulations to the successful applicants! […]

Our 2022 Board of Directors

Thank you to SSCF’s Board of Directors who are planting seeds for a brighter community. We would like to welcome our new board members for 2022, Edmund Bellegarde and Denis Carignan.   They join our incoming board which includes Gina McGinn (Co-Chair), Shelly Thiel (Co-Chair/Vice-Chair), Jack Ritenburg (Treasurer), Phoebe De Ciman (Secretary), Cheryl Zankl, Ann […]

Spring 2022 Moffat Family Fund Grant Recipients Announced

The Moffat Family Fund Grant Recipients (Spring 2022) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2022 Moffat Family Fund grants.  This year the Moffat Family Fund supported 13 charitable programs for a total of $97,000.00 distributed through SSCF. The mission of the Moffat Family Fund in furtherance of its vision, is to […]

Spring 2022 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients Announced

The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients (Spring 2022) This spring, SSCF and the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) supported 13 charitable programs for a total of $175,200.00. The purpose of the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation is to promote social, cultural, religious and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in southern Saskatchewan […]

Announcing the Retirement of Karen Henders

This is a bittersweet moment for all of us at SSCF. Today we are announcing the retirement of Karen Henders, SSCF’s Director of Community & Grant Stewardship. Karen will be with us until the end of June and will continue to lead community engagement, granting activities, and the Vital Signs Community Network until then. During […]

Toolkit Workshop Series: How to Harness the Power of Google for Your Community Organization

Tune in for a quick glance behind the curtain on the world’s largest search engine, Google. Using the power of Google, you can: Sell tickets for performances, events, and webinars; promote donation and sponsorship opportunities to generate funds; recruit volunteers to advance your organization’s mission; Advocate and enabling grassroots support; drive in-person actions such as […]

Phoenix Residential Society Receives $7.5K to Enhance Indigenous Programming

February is Indigenous Storytelling Month. We’d like to take a moment to appreciate a recent grant recipient working to enhance Indigenous culture in our community.   In 2021, Phoenix Residential Society received $7,500 from the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund for their Cultural Enhancement Program.   The program exists to support and enhance […]