Recent News

First Ever Friendraiser — a Huge Success

https://youtu.be/W8RTwXO9fe4 On Thursday August 24, 2023 the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation was pleased to host our first ever Friendraiser event at the RCMP Heritage Centre. The event hosted over 70 charities and welcomed over 150 donors, guests, and friends to explore the many different charities in attendance. This Friendraiser event

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$1.07 million delivered to 23 community service organizations through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund

Today, South Saskatchewan Community Foundation is pleased to announce $1.07 million in funding to support 23 organizations across southern Saskatchewan through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million to help community service organizations (charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing

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Thank you to our outgoing board members!

Thank you to our outgoing board members, Gordon Braun (left) and Cheryl Zankl (right). Gordon served on the Foundation’s board of directors from 2017 to 2023. His deep-rooted experience and connections to the charitable sector brought unique insights to the Foundation that helped shape the course we are on. Cheryl

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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! We’d like to take a moment to celebrate and endlessly thank the incredible Indigenous individuals who are helping shape a better future for our community through their hard work and guidance of the Foundation. Thank you to our Truth and Reconciliation Fund advisors, Treena Amyotte, Ceane

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2023 Moffat Family Fund Grant Results

SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the February 23, 2023 Moffat Family Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 12 charitable programs for a total of $99,668. The fund is intended to support and advance the economic, social, physical and intellectual well-being of children and families, consistent with and in furtherance of

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2023 Truth and Reconciliation Fund Grant Results

2023 Truth and Reconciliation Fund Grant Results SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the January and April 2023 Truth and Reconciliation Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 26 charitable programs for a total of $243,000. The fund is intended to address programs that will help advance the

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Toolkit Workshop Series Event

In partnership with the Community Engagement and Research Centre at the University of Regina, we have a free upcoming online event designed specifically for non-profit organizations. ‘Engagement with Indigenous Communities’ is happening on Tuesday, June 20. During this interactive session, presenters Aura Lee MacPherson and Angela Pratt will share insights from their work together, in

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Over $6.5 Million Given Back to 219 Charities Throughout 2022

Generous donors, through partnership with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF), returned $6,594,329.20 back to 219 charities throughout 2022. This total equals over $2 million more than what was returned in 2021. Donors who give back to their community with SSCF impact many community needs by funding charities to deliver

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Fall 2022 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Results

SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2023 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 33 charitable programs for a total of $539,486.50. The fund is intended to support general charitable purposes in the South Saskatchewan Area. Congratulations to the successful

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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

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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

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2022 Vital Community Fund Grant Results

Through the South Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund (formerly the Smart & Caring Fund), SSCF supported 16 charitable programs for a total of $64,484.29. This Fund grants to charitable activities that promote and enhance vibrant, healthy and caring communities in south Saskatchewan. The purpose of the Fund is to allow SSCF

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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

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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

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