Recent News
SSCF awards $902,450 in grants through the Emergency Community Support Fund
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) has announced the awarding of $902,450 in grants to 21 organizations throughout southern Saskatchewan to support populations experiencing heightened vulnerability because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are part of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) funded by the Government of Canada and include the
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation takes part in new Government of Canada’s $350M Emergency Community Support Fund
$720,590 in funding available in South Saskatchewan Area for charities supporting COVID-19 response South Saskatchewan Community Foundation has announced it will provide $720,590 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross,
Community Rallies to Help with Emergent Needs – Nearly $1 Million Now Granted to 32 Organizations
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) has announced approximately $1 million raised by the community has now been granted to 32 organizations as recipients of the Emergency Response Fund for Community Needs. This Fund addresses some of the urgent community requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 50
Shannon Lee Simmons: Taking the Worry Out of Dealing With Finances
Money can be incredibly stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Regina Public Library (RPL) and the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) have partnered to bring community members the opportunity to change the way they look at money, to feel good about spending and to learn to say ‘no’ –
Partners Come Together to Advance Social Finance Opportunity to All Corners of Saskatchewan
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation is proud to be part of the Saskatchewan Consortium of organizations working to do good for our community. Eligible social purpose organizations are able to access up to $100,000 in non-repayable capital through the Investment Readiness Program. This is part of a national initiative led
SSCF releases report from 50 Vital Community Conversations program
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) today released the report that kickstarted its 50th anniversary and is called – 50 Vital Community Conversations. The Conversations embraced widespread interest involving nearly 2000 individuals in 56 unique community-based conversations, led by 47 registered charities across southern Saskatchewan in early 2019. SSCF Executive
SSCF Joins RBC Future Launch Community Challenge
Deadline: September 18, 2019 South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) is pleased to host the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, and to make up to $15,000 available to youth-led projects in six (6) communities, outside of Regina, in southern Saskatchewan, that will respond to one central question: What is your boldest idea to
Three Vital Community Conversations to be Hosted in Estevan
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation is excited to conduct 50 community driven conversations as part of our 50 Vital Community Conversations program. Three organizations within Estevan have been funded by the SSCF to help support the community conversations that will contribute to this exciting initiative;
Moffat Family Fund to Impact the Community Better With an Increase in Funds
This year the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation is happy to announce that the Moffat Family Fund is able to increase the number of grants available due to the Moffat family increasing their funds amount. By increasing the funding available to be granted out, communities like Moose Jaw are able to
2019 Spring Grant Deadlines Announced
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) is announcing two 2019 spring grant deadlines that are now open. SSCF will be accepting applications for the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (due March 1st, 2019) as well as the Moffat Family Fund (due February 28th, 2019). Thanks to the generosity of the
SSCF anticipates over 50 Vital Community Conversations
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) is excited to provide grants for more than 50 Vital Community Conversations anticipated in 19 communities as part of its 50th anniversary year. Conversations of health and wellness, education, sustainability, accessibility, and many more issues will take place in an area that extends from
Celebrating 50th Anniversary, SSCF Launches New Program
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) is turning 50 years old in 2019! To celebrate its golden anniversary, SSCF is launching a new program called 50 Vital Community Conversations. As a part of this program, SSCF will provide a $300 microgrant to 50 communities across southern Saskatchewan. The recipients will
2018 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Results
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2018 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation grants. So far this year the Fund supported 13 charitable programs for a total of $102,820. The fund is intended to promote social, cultural, religious, educational and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in
Fall 2018 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Recipients Announced
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2018 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund grants. So far this year the Fund supported 10 charitable programs for a total of $104,596. The purpose of this Fund is to support general charitable purposes in the South Saskatchewan Area. Congratulations to
Fall 2018 Smart & Caring Fund Grant Results
SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2018 Smart & Caring Fund grants. So far this year the Fund supported 11 charitable programs for a total of $18,860. The purpose of the Smart & Caring Fund is to allow the SSCF to respond in Southern Saskatchewan to areas of
Executive Director Announcement
Greg Swanson, Chair of the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) welcomes Donna Ziegler as the incoming Executive Director beginning December 3, 2018. Ms. Ziegler joins SSCF from the Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan Division, where she served as a Director and member of their senior management team for more than eleven
SSCF Launches 2018 Regina and South Saskatchewan Vital Signs® Report
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) has released its 2018 Regina and south Saskatchewan Vital Signs report. This report, launched as part of the national Vital Signs week, leverages local knowledge to measure the vitality of our communities and support action towards improving our collective quality of life. The report expands upon SSCF’s 2016 Vital
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The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation has been acting as a bridge between donors and charities within south Saskatchewan for almost 50 years. In 1969, we began operations as the Regina Community Foundation and primarily focused our efforts in the Regina and surrounding area. We are proud of all we have