Recent News
Second Annual CommUNITY for Women Breakfast a Fluttering Success
On Tuesday February 4th, the Community Foundation hosted the our second annual CommUNITY for Women breakfast. This SOLD-OUT event celebrated the women who have continued to inspire change and spark beautiful transformations, and we heard from women whose lives have forever been changed. In honouring the strength, resilience, and unity
CTV Morning Live Interview ~ 2nd Annual CommUNITY for Women Event
On Thursday January 23, 2025 our Executive Director Donna Ziegler was interviewed during the Live Morning show on CTV News. During this episode they discussed a wide variety of topics including:
The Evan Bray Show with guest Donna Ziegler
On December 31, 2024 our very own Executive Director Donna Ziegler was a guest on the Evan Bray Show with guest host Taylor MacPherson. During this episode they discussed a wide variety of topics including:
2024 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Results
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 25 charitable programs for a total of $417,022. The fund is intended to support general charitable purposes in the South Saskatchewan Area. Congratulations to the
The Community Foundation Makes Canada’s Top 50 Equitable Funders 2024 List!
On October 31, 2024 Future of Good and QuakeLab presented the results of Canada’s Top 50 Equitable Funders for 2024. Within this list, the Saskatchewan Community Foundation is proud to be ranked as the 20th most equitable! This list aims to recognize and praise funders who are actively building equity,
Did you know November is Make a Will Month?
November is Make a Will Month, a time designed to consider your estate plan and the importance of having a Will. It’s also the perfect time to reflect on how you can continue supporting the causes that mean the most to you beyond your lifetime. Many people delay writing a Will,
2024 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Results
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Fall Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation grants. This fall the Fund supported 12 charitable programs for a total of $141,200. The fund is intended to promote social, cultural, religious, educational and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in southern Saskatchewan with
Fall 2024 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Results
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2024 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund (JGJ) grants. This year JGJ supported 3 charitable programs for a total of $40,000. The purpose of this Fund is to support projects that preserve and conserve native flora and fauna
Planting Seeds: Philanthropy in Saskatchewan — New Season Out Now!
We are excited to share the news that a brand new season of our Planting Seeds: Philanthropy in Saskatchewan show is out now! This show aims to connect viewers to the community impact happening within the province, and to connect both donors and charities to the amazing work being done
Lunch and Learns — Webinars for Truth and Reconciliation
Next week, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba is hosting a series of lunch and learns. These webinars are aimed to help viewers and attendees unlearn the myths surrounding the history of colonialism in Canada. These immersive sessions will be offered in both English
Treaty 4 — 150th Anniversary Activities
This year marks a significant milestone as 150 years ago, Queen Victoria and the Cree and Saulteaux governing bodies came together to sign Treaty 4 in Fort Qu’Appelle. A century and a half later, we still recognize and honour the lands this treaty encompasses, and reflect on the journey all
Second Annual Friendraiser — A Magical Recap
https://youtu.be/8aJSHwTuCxY?si=ztlAIU1An3nlV4Ql On Thursday August 22, 2024 the Community Foundation was excited to host our second annual Friendraiser event at the Conexus Arts Centre. This year, we had an amazing turn out with over 100 charities in attendance and over 400 board members, partners, charity members, guests, and friends came that
Vital Community Fund 2024 Grant Results
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Vital Community Fund 2024 grants. This year the Fund supported 3 charitable programs for a total of $56,765.99. The Vital Community Fund supports the focus areas of the most recent Vital Signs report, which identifies the most pressing challenges
September 2024 Grant Deadlines
Don’t miss out! The application deadline for the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund, Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund, and Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Fund is just around the corner on September 2, 2024. Click on the opportunities below to read more about each: G. Murray and Edna
Launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Legacy Fund
What an incredible day we had on July 24th at the RCMP Heritage Centre! We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for our Launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Legacy Fund. We were moved by the powerful testimonies from charity representatives and those involved with the Fund. Your
2024 Truth and Reconciliation Fund Results
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the January and June 2024 deadline Truth and Reconciliation Fund grants. The Fund supported 31 charitable programs for a total of $303,500. The fund is intended to address programs that will help advance the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action in the
2024 Moffat Family Fund Grant Results
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the February 28, 2024 Moffat Family Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 11 charitable programs for a total of $101,501. The fund is intended to support and advance the economic, social, physical and intellectual well-being of children and families,
Celebrating a New Partnership With the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation
On Friday, May 24th the Community Foundation celebrated a newly-formed partnership with the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) with a light breakfast and a variety of impactful stories. Guests heard from charity representatives who have continued to be positively impacted by the LEJF’s support.This historic $7.5M partnership sees the