About Community Foundations
Local Stories
All together now. As you’re discovering, a community’s vitality depends on many dedicated people and organizations working together.
Scan our stories to learn more about the unique role Canada’s Community Foundations play in bringing engaged citizens together from all walks of life, so that vitality can bloom.
Videos
| IN-NO-VA-TION (video) Learn about ways in which community foundations are building unique and innovative programs and tools to further philanthropy, from Vital Signs to the Community Knowledge Centre. Watch video » |
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Monica Patten tribute (video) Monica Patten grew Community Foundations of Canada from 28 members in 1993 to 178 today – hear how she did it from those in the know. Watch video » |
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| 90th anniversary (video) William Alloway donated $100,000 to found the Winnipeg Foundation in 1921, sparking a national movement to make Canadian communities more vibrant and resilient. Watch video » |
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All for community (video) Visit community foundations from Vancouver, BC to St. Andrew's, New Brunswick to learn how they are helping build more vital communities. Watch Video » |
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| Making Hamilton the best place to raise a child (video) Hamilton Community Foundation The inspiring story of one community’s commitment to turn the tide on poverty. Watch Video » |
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Temagami’s story (video) Temagami Community Foundation Forging new bonds between aboriginal, non-aboriginal and seasonal residents. Watch Video » |
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| Canada’s Vital Signs (video) How community foundations across Canada are measuring the vitality of their communities, identifying trends and taking action... Watch Video » |
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Community foundations in the Lake Winnipeg Watershed (video) Find out how foundations from three provinces are working together to find ways to improve conditions in the watershed. Watch Video » |
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Stories
| Charlie Harvey’s spirit lives on in Winnipeg Winnipeg Foundation Almost 20 years ago, Charles F.J. Harvey made a decision that has changed the lives of countless Manitobans. Read the full story » |
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Creativity + community need = social enterprise Edmonton Community Foundation When Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton needed capital to purchase a property for its 2009 Dream Home Lottery fundraiser, the organization turned to Edmonton’s Social Enterprise Fund. Read the full story » |
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| Gift galvanizes local youth Hamilton Community Foundation How one couple’s gift of shares keeps on giving. Read the full story » |
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Youth take Vancouver's Vital Signs Vancouver Foundation Young people in Vancouver want in on decision-making that affects their quality-of-life, says the first ever Youth Vital Signs survey. Read the full story » |
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| Good Stories for Tough Times Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation When the economy suffers, charities suffer. So it goes. But not always. Read the full story » |
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A Perfect Christmas Gift for Mom The Guelph Community Foundation How one woman is honouring her Mom’s memory. Read the full story » |
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| Every picture tells a story Vancouver Foundation “Illustrated Journey” is teaching 20 immigrant and refugee youth how to draw comic book art. More » |
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Reducing Poverty in Charlotte County Fundy Community Foundation Helping low income earners in rural New Brunswick. More » |
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| Arts on Track Toronto Community Foundation Philanthropy and innovation intersect in bold new subway station. More » |
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| A partnership with the power to transform lives Hamilton Community Foundation HomeStart helps low-income families buy their first home. More » |
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Youth honour two siblings felled by Cystic Fibrosis The Winnipeg Foundation Scholarship fund helps students who overcome challenges to complete high school. More » |
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| A tale of two cities The Foundation of Greater Montreal How one couple used community foundations to give back to two communities at once. More » |
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