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 to respond to areas of focus identified in its current Vital Signs Report.
These focus areas include: sustaining rural communities, drug abuse and addiction, safety in communities, racism towards new immigrants and Indigenous peoples, homelessness and affordable housing, and mental health.
Congratulations to the successful applicants!
Fall 2023 Recipients ($64,484.29 to 16 Organizations):
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Regina and Area Inc. - $4,235.29
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area Inc. - $5,000.00
- Caring Hearts Counselling Inc. - $5,000.00
- Carmichael Outreach Inc. - $5,000.00
- CityKidz Regina Ministry Incorporated - $4,235.00
- Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation Inc. - $3,500.00
- Expressway Family Centre Inc. - $2,500.00
- Moose Jaw Association for Community Living Inc. - $2,650.00
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) - $2,000.00
- Regina Sexual Assault Centre Inc. - $2,500.00
- Regina Transition House Inc. - $5,000.00
- Saskatchewan Abilities Council Inc. - $5,000.00
- SCEP CENTRE Society (Regina) - $5,000.00
- The Big Sky Centre for Learning and Being Astonished Inc. - $5,000.00
- The Canadian National Institute for the Blind - $3,000.00
- The Salvation Army - $4,864.00
An Extra $15K Granted by Donors through SSCF’s Grant Catalogue
All South Saskatchewan Vital Community Fund applicants who were deemed eligible for funding by the SSCVF committee, but were not funded due to granting capacity, were made available for support by SSCF donors through SSCF’s Grant Catalogue.
We send gratitude towards the Derril McLeod Family Foundation Fund for supporting three additional applicants for a total of $15,000.
The additional supported applicants are:
- Mother Teresa Middle School Inc. - $5,000.00
- Prairie Debut Inc. - $5,000.00
- YWCA Regina - $5,000.00