Volunteers are the roots of strong communities The Brokenhead River Community Foundation is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers who believe in its purpose: To promote philanthropy and provide volunteer help and financial resources to diverse local groups, community projects, and charities that are essential to the community, making it a better placeContinue reading “Volunteers are the roots of strong communities”
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A Message from a BRCF Scholarship Recipient
A Message from a BRCF Scholarship Recipient “To be able to just put my attention towards my grades, I think is a huge luxury. So being provided with this luxury, I’d like to give a big thank you to the Brokenhead River Community Foundation for helping me get this far in my studies.” Adhiraj wasContinue reading “A Message from a BRCF Scholarship Recipient”
Introducing Hannah Lussier, Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Introducing Hannah Lussier, Communications and Marketing Coordinator The Brokenhead River Community Foundation would like to introduce Hannah Lussier as their new Communications and Marketing Coordinator. The Foundation is taking the next step in the evolution of the organization by developing a position to assist in its awareness and growth. In doing so, the Foundation willContinue reading “Introducing Hannah Lussier, Communications and Marketing Coordinator”
Sweet Success
Sweet Success Reg Black happily receives an amazing donation from owner Scott Johannson and employees Harsimranjeet Kaur and Raquel Brandt at Tim Hortons in Beausejour.This year the Smile Cookie event raised $5,466.34 for our Foundation. Many thanks to Tim Hortons and to everyone who purchased and enjoyed a Smile cookie during the week long promotionContinue reading “Sweet Success”
Stabilization Grants
Stabilization Grants The Foundation, for the first time ever, offered Community Groups the opportunity to apply for Stabilization Grants this year. This new grant process is designed to help offset the operating costs due to lost revenues because of Covid-19. Below, Beausejour Curling Club (BCC) President Bruce Schade accepts funding from the Foundation to supportContinue reading “Stabilization Grants”
Thank You
Thank You! On behalf of the Board – and more importantly our Community – thank you to all those who made gifts to the Brokenhead River Community Foundation during the recent Giving Challenge. We are pleased to report that your donations over the week totaled $27,786.70! With the additional bump up of $4,000 from TheContinue reading “Thank You”
Senior Activity Booklets
Senior Activity Booklets The Brokenhead River Recreation Commission, with support from the Brokenhead River Community Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, assembled 150 activity kits for seniors who have been particularly affected by isolation due to Covid-19 in the Town of Beausejour and RM of Brokenhead, including Tyndall and Garson. We know theseContinue reading “Senior Activity Booklets”
Giving Challenge Week Donation
Giving Challenge Week Donation Day 2 of Giving Challenge week and another great donation! Foundation Director Zane Hunter accepts a cheque from Melissa Marginet and Cpl. David Ogungbemi. The donated funds are from the former local Dare program. Thank you for the $5,826.51 donation! Please consider a donation this week to support your community. https://www.mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/donate?fund=245
The Giving Challenge Week Has Arrived!
The Giving Challenge Week Has Arrived! There’s never been a better time to help our community flourish forever! During Nov. 15 – 21, each $5 gift you make to the Brokenhead River Community Foundation is worth $7 during the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge. The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba Government will stretch each $5 giftContinue reading “The Giving Challenge Week Has Arrived!”
National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day Today is National Philanthropy Day which is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Philanthropic deeds come in all different shapes and sizes — charitable giving, volunteering, etc. — and on National Philanthropy Day, no act of kindness goes unnoticed. Your FoundationContinue reading “National Philanthropy Day”