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”
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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”
#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”
#MondayFunday: The BRCF General Community Fund
It’s #MondayFunday! Let me introduce you to the BRCF General Community Fund! The Brokenhead River Community Foundation Community General Fund provides the greatest benefit and impact to the community. Total gifted dollars as of October 31, 2022 in this fund is $453,526.00. Proceeds from this fund are given back into the community annually by wayContinue reading “#MondayFunday: The BRCF General Community Fund”
We are: Community
We are: COMMUNITY📍 Created for the community, by the community – Current and former Beausejour/Brokenhead citizens, local businesses and community organizations have donated to the Brokenhead River Community Foundation, helpings us to be an accessible, innovative and transformative force in our community. Learn more about YOUR Foundation now at https://buff.ly/3R87hvD. Want to make a positiveContinue reading “We are: Community”
Introducing #MondayFUNDay!
Fun Fact: The Brokenhead River Community Foundation is NOT just one lump sum of money that is drawn from for scholarship, bursary, and grant awards. In fact, the Foundation maintains 19 different endowment funds that all help Beausejour and Brokenhead thrive. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing with you all the differentContinue reading “Introducing #MondayFUNDay!”