Calling all ESS Grads! Scholarship season is almost here! It’s time for #MondayFUNDay: Scholarship Edition. As you’re getting ready to head off into the world, the BRCF is here to help make that transition easier, by way of scholarships and grants. Looking to get into a trade? Electrician, crane operator, pipefitter, HVAC mechanic… the listContinue reading “Ken Matchizen Memorial Scholarship – #MondayFUNDay: Scholarship Edition”
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It’s Race Weekend!
Not sure if you can make it out to the races this weekend? The BRCF has a way to support your Canadian Power Toboggan Championships – CPTC if you can’t get to the track… Operation Brighten Beausejour Flow Through Fund! There’s still time to get your donation in to help the install of permanent, outdoorContinue reading “It’s Race Weekend!”
#MondayFUNDay – CPTC Community Fund
Race Weekend is coming up at the Canadian Power Toboggan Championships – CPTC, so we thought it’d be the perfect time to introduce the CPTC Community Fund on this #MondayFUNDay! The CPTC has been a staple in the Beausejour/Brokenhead community since its inception back in 1963. People have decended on our community for generations toContinue reading “#MondayFUNDay – CPTC Community Fund”
BRCF Celebrates 25 Anniversary
Brokenhead River Community Foundation celebrates two important achievements. In the mid 90’s, under the leadership of Gerald Hawranik, a group of interested and committed community volunteers came together to investigate the possibility of establishing a Community Foundation to serve the residents of the Beausejour/Brokenhead community. Those same individuals ultimately then served as the first BoardContinue reading “BRCF Celebrates 25 Anniversary”
Beausejour Legion “Kool the Kooler” Flow Through Fund
Our very own Beausejour Legion needs our help! They’re looking to raise $20,000 to help update, renovate, and improve their kitchen and walk in cooler. DID YOU KNOW? That cooler was installed in the 80’s?! Not the most energy efficient, but we’re hoping we can help the Legion change that! Donate today by sending aContinue reading “Beausejour Legion “Kool the Kooler” Flow Through Fund”
Cherrey Family Trust Fund – #MondayFUNDay
This week’s #MondayFUNDay is a newly established legacy called the Cherrey Family Trust Fund. The Cherrey Family Trust Fund was established by the Cherrey Family in 2021. Jean and Laverne Cherrey moved with their family to the Town of Beausejour in July 1967 with their seven children, Norman, Kenneth, Donald, Eleanor, Shirley, Allan, and Arlene.Continue reading “Cherrey Family Trust Fund – #MondayFUNDay”
Community Services Recovery Fund
“The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all communities.Continue reading “Community Services Recovery Fund”
#MondayFunday – The Michael Hamende Memorial Minor Hockey Fund
It’s #MondayFUNDay! The Michael Hamende Memorial Minor Hockey Fund was created in 2020 by Michael’s family as a way to give back to the community in a way that was very important to Michael – through hockey. This fund allows the Beausejour Brokenhead Minor Hockey Association (BBMHA) the chance to help early years players startContinue reading “#MondayFunday – The Michael Hamende Memorial Minor Hockey Fund”
Flow Through Funds and How it Benefits the Community
Let’s talk about Flow Through Funds! Flow Through Funds are a great tool for different groups in our community to partner with the BRCF for fundraisers. Usually, these groups will be fundraising for specific capital projects that could require tens of thousands of dollars to complete. Partnering with the Foundation benefits two-fold. First, the organizationContinue reading “Flow Through Funds and How it Benefits the Community”
Tim Horton’s Donates to BRCF For Smile Cookie Week 2022
If you’ll remember, way back in September last year, we had SMILE COOKIE WEEK! Tim Horton’s partnered with the Foundation to bring you some delicious cookies all while raising money for a good cause. Wednesday, our Communications and Marketing Coordinator Danielle, met with the manager, Karam, and other team members to be presented with aContinue reading “Tim Horton’s Donates to BRCF For Smile Cookie Week 2022”