For the health and safety of our staff and all visitors the Community Foundation office is closed to the public but be assured we remain operational and do continue to conduct all other normal business. We are pleased to connect with you by email, phone or Zoom. Thank you for your understanding.
Our community foundation dedicates resourcs to benefit your community. Giving to the Community Foundation is easy. Community Foundations of Canada has provided a great infographic on the steps and activities when working with a Foundation. Contact our office at 780 …
As I reflect back on the past 12 months, I am honoured with the accomplishments of 2015.
One day there was a dream . . . to build a Community Foundation, an organization that would be here long term to support the community now and forever.
Through the trust and dedication of many community donors and supporters, the Community Foundation has the flexibility to respond to needs identified in the community and provide financial support to community projects and programs. We invite you to join us …
I love when November rolls in; it is the month of days shortening, birds parting, snow beginning to carpet the fields getting them ready for winter. It is a time to go inward and reflect on this year's successes and activities....
Imagine a day dedicated to giving back … around the world, across Canada and in your own community! Giving Tuesday is the opening day of the giving season and the perfect day to consider donating to the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta.
Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving and is coming to Northwestern Alberta on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. It is a new Canadian movement for giving and volunteering, taking place after Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday started in Canada in 2013 by a group of organizations including GIV3, CanadaHelps.org, and now includes over 1,900 partners. The “Opening day of the giving season,” it is a day where charities, companies and individuals join to share commitments, rally for favorite causes and think about others. We invite you to become involved.
Consider making a donation to your legacy fund or in support of a cause important to you. If you have any questions about making a donation please contact us at 1 780 538 2820 or via email. You can also donate through our website via our Online page.
On behalf of our community, we say thank you for being part of the movement!
If you are considering making a donation to your legacy fund or in support of a cause important to you before the end of the year, please keep in mind the following deadlines:
December 31st, 2015 - Cheques received after this date will receive a 2016 tax receipt. Please note the date of donation will be determined based on the date of the postmark on the envelope.
December 31st, 2015 - Online donations greater than $20, received on or before December 31st, 2015 will be provided a 2015 tax receipt.
If you have any questions about making a donation please contact Heather Coney at 1 780 5382820 or via email.
Holiday Hours
The Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta office will close for the holiday season at 4:00 pm December 23rd and will re-open at 8:30 am January 4th, 2016.
Our Heartfelt Thank You . . .
Simply stated, a "community" has been defined as a group of interacting people living in a common location. To put it another way, a "community" is made up of people who share a feeling of fellowship and belonging, sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Breakfast Launch
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Centre 2000, 11330-106 Street Grande Prairie
Continental breakfast, presented by the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie
We will launch the 2015 Grande Prairie Area's Vital Signs® Report October 6. The report identifies the trends and issues affecting the quality of life in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and surrounding area. It highlights our many successes and helps us better understand the challenges we need to work on.
Special Presentation by:
Jann Beeston
Executive Director, Volunteer Alberta
Jan will join us at our launch to share her experiences and insights on community and belonging.
RSVP to confirm attendance by Friday, October 2 to
lindsey@buildingtomorrowtoday.com or call 780.538.2820
Attendees are invited to make a $5 donation to the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie Memorial Fund.
Calling local organizations!
Join us for a special dialogue following the Vital Signs luanch on “How Community Engagement Influences Your Organization “with Jann Beeston.
Dialogue with Jann Beeston, 10 a.m. - Noon
Centre 2000, 11330-106 Street Grande Prairie
Your Community Matters!
At the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta, we know your community matters.
Your Community Foundation has the pulse on our growing and changing region. Each year, we support a wide range of innovative projects and organizations that are changing people's lives, helping create more vibrant, livable communities. As a Community Foundation, we support causes you care about from ALL areas of the community, providing healthy food for kids, making our communities greener, improving access to post-secondary education, supporting creativity, helping the most challenged members of our communities, and so much more.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website! We invite you to tour the site and provide your feedback. Our goal is to take you on a journey on the impact of our partnerships and to inform you on our current activities.
