Recent News
2023 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Results
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 24 charitable programs for a total of $371,496.39. The fund is intended to support general charitable purposes in the South Saskatchewan Area. Congratulations to the successful applicants!
Sept 30, 2023: National Day For Truth and Reconciliation
As of 2021, September 30 has been recognized by the Government of Canada as an official statutory holiday aimed at recognizing the legacy of residential schools and the impact it has had on the Indigenous community. This day is an opportunity for everyone to partake in activities involving reflection, education,
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
$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
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
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
G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Supports the Giving Catalogue
We’d like to express our thanks to the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund for supporting Carmichael Outreach through our Foundation’s Giving Catalogue. Carmichael Outreach is in urgent need of basement floor repairs. They will be able to complete the repairs while continuing their important mission thanks to the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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