Recent News
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
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
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
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
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;
One-Time or Forever Gift?
Guest article written by: Greg Swanson Retired Lawyer and past Community Foundation Board Chair For much of his 40 year legal career Greg provided advice to clients on Wills and Estate matters. One-Time or Forever Gift? Many people have charities that they regularly support. The amounts may not be large.
Spring 2022 Grant & Funding Deadlines
SSCF is Excited to Announce Spring 2022 Grant & Funding Deadlines Online Grant Portal NOW OPEN The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) is pleased to remind you that the online grant portal is now open. Below are various grant deadlines that qualified donees (as defined in the Income Tax Act)
The Taxman Cometh – WILL you be prepared?
Guest article written by: Rob Rongve B.Comm. CIM CFP FCSI Investment AdvisorRongve Wealth Management GroupRBC Dominion Securities, North Battleford, Sask. Is it time to start thinking about your WILL? The past pandemic and current global capital markets have more people than ever thinking about their legacy, longevity, and tax bills
Fall 2021 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Recipient Announced
The Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Awards $19.5K to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (Fall 2021) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipient of the Fall 2021 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund (JGJ) grant. This year JGJ supported one charitable program through the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation for a total of
Fall 2021 Smart & Caring Fund Grant Recipients Announced
The Smart & Caring Fund Grant Recipients (Fall 2021) SSCF has selected the recipients for the Fall 2021 SSCF Smart & Caring Fund grants. This Fall, SSCF supported 15 charitable programs for a total of $46,600.00. The purpose of the Smart & Caring Fund is to allow the SSCF to
Fall 2021 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients Announced
The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients (Fall 2021) This Fall, SSCF and Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) supported 14 charitable programs for a total of $157,798.44. The purpose of the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation is to promote social, cultural, religious and other activities deemed beneficial to
Fall 2021 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Recipients Announced
The G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Recipients (Fall 2021) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2021 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 19 charitable programs for a total of $227,670.00. The purpose of this Fund is
Vital Conversations
SSCF is pleased to have hosted the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Future Launch Community Challenge (FLCC) and funded two youth-led projects in southern Saskatchewan with $15,000 each in 2020. The RBC Future Launch Community Challenge is hosted by Community Foundations of Canada and participating community foundations. It is made
Spring 2021 Moffat Family Fund Grant Recipients Announced
The Moffat Family Fund Grant Recipients (Spring 2021) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2021 Moffat Family Fund grants. This year the Moffat Family Fund supported 15 charitable programs for a total of $96,110.21 distributed through SSCF. The mission of the Moffat Family Fund in furtherance
Spring 2021 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients Announced
The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients (Spring 2021) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2021 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) grants. This Spring, SSCF and LEJF supported 9 charitable programs for a total of $140,000.00. The purpose of the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson
Vanessa Bonk’s Retirement
We would like to extend thanks and congratulations to Vanessa Bonk, SSCF’s Director of Finance and Administration, on her retirement. Today is Vanessa’s last day with SSCF as she enters a new phase of her life. She provided exceptional financial oversight for the Foundation and has been nothing short of