Recent News
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
Truth and Reconciliation Fund Now Accepting Applications and Other Important Grant Deadline Information
The application window is now open for the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Fund grant deadline. Apply by June 8, 2024. The fund will look to support applications of the following amounts: Grants up to $25,000 The fund is intended to address programs that will help advance the Truth & Reconciliation
Thank You for Attending the Women Supporting Women Event!
On Tuesday February 6th, the Community Foundation hosted the first ever Women Supporting Women: Legacy of Kindness breakfast. The sold-out event celebrated the impact of women in our community, and heard from a number of passionate change-makers throughout our province. With a themed twist, guests were immersed within the world
Women Supporting Women Event 2024
The Foundation is excited to announce its first event of 2024: the Women Supporting Women Legacy of Kindness Breakfast! This elegant event is aimed to celebrate women who support and impact the community with their time, talent, and treasures. Engage with up to 10 deeply moving stories from organizations like
New Program Launch: Growing Nonprofit Series
We are very excited to announce a new program to support nonprofit professionals in Saskatchewan! The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Studies Network (NVSSN) and the South Sask Community Foundation have launched the Growing Nonprofit Series to enhance knowledge and capacity in the nonprofit sector. The program will offer free learning
Fall 2023 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Results
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2023 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund (JGJ) grants. This year JGJ supported 2 charitable programs for a total of $31,500. The purpose of this Fund is to support projects that preserve and conserve native flora and fauna in Saskatchewan.
2023 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Results
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the March 1, 2023 and the 2023 Fall Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation grants. This spring the Fund supported 10 charitable programs for a total of $151,000, and this fall the Fund supported 14 charitable programs for a total of $152,000. The