From left: Mike Fredericks, Chair of the Norfolk Community Foundation (NCF); Kristy Long, Norfolk Association of Community Living (NACL); Dave Paton, NACL; Randy Decoene, NACL; Natalie Boughner, NACL; and Bruce Shoff, Grants Chair of the NCF. Stella Barker, Executive Director of NACL, in front.
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f I told you the Norfolk Community Foundation had been around in one form or another since the 1980s, would you believe me? I for one had no
clue that it had, or realized all the great work they have been doing. I met with Bruce Shoff, Grants Chair, of the foundation and we chatted about the recent donations the foundation has made. First off was the $25,000 to the Delhi Medical Centre last month and just a few weeks back the $15,500 to the Norfolk Association for Community Living (NACL) for a new van. Part of the $15,500 donation came from the Wallace and Estelle Anderson Family Fund, which is a separate fund under the umbrella of the Norfolk Community Foundation. In fact there are a number of different funds, foundations and bursaries under the umbrella of the Norfolk Foundation, which in turn benefits many different charities and sports groups within our area. I was impressed when Bruce talked about the board members, a diverse group from all corners of the county, open-minded
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folks who volunteer their time to make the foundation a success. The core financial success of the foundation is driven by the long-term investment strategy of which an annual minimum of 3.5% is given out to worthy causes. It is this long-term vision of the foundation that will allow for future generations to share in the success of the Norfolk Community Foundation. Another interesting component about the Norfolk Foundation is that folks who may wish to leave their legacy can start their own fund for others they may want to help down the road. Personally, I would recommend that local charities check out the foundation website www. norfolkcommuintyfoundation.ca. There may be a way the foundation can help your group, or like I said earlier, maybe you could start your own fund with the expertise of the Norfolk Foundation. You can be helping others make Norfolk the best it can be!
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