APRIL 26 HAS BEEN PROCLAIMED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAY

Endow Manitoba represents the network of our province’s community foundations that work together to advance the sustainability and growth of the community foundation movement and to enhance their impact on the communities they serve. “Manitoba’s community foundations are committed to community vitality,” says Sky Bridges, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation. “Each community foundation serves its local community’s unique interests and needs, enriching the quality of life and helping create vibrant communities across Manitoba.”

On May 9, representatives from Manitoba community foundations attended the reading of the proclamation at the Legislature, and later met with Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith as he presented the proclamation. Manitoba Community Foundation Day celebrates the generosity of Manitobans and promotes awareness of the incredible work community foundations across the province do to impact community well-being.

“The Government of Manitoba values the crucial role that community foundations play in our province. Manitoba’s community foundations support a wide range of charitable organizations and projects that enrich the quality of life of people throughout the province,” says Municipal Relations Minister, Andrew Smith.

The Manitoba government has supported the community foundation movement for many years, including partnering with The Winnipeg Foundation, through its Endow Manitoba initiative, on the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge and Manitoba Heritage Trust Program, and establishing an endowment fund to support the growth of our community foundations.