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Digging Deeper

Digging Deeper

Posted Jul 11th, 2023 in Charity Stories

Cultivating community is an intentional and important process. There are some communities that come together quickly, while other communities take time to bring together. For the Brown Homestead, cultivating community is not only a priority but it is the very lifeblood of what they do. “Community is the next family of the homestead,” says Mary Maida, Director of Development with the organization.

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The Three Sisters - Promoting Indigenous Culture and Wisdom

The Three Sisters - Promoting Indigenous Culture and Wisdom

Posted May 30th, 2023 in Charity Stories, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Riders on the Tootsie Express Train at Heartland Forest will have some new scenery to enjoy when the nature experience opens this year.

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Traveling Puppet Show Bringing West Niagara Together

Traveling Puppet Show Bringing West Niagara Together

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

‘In it together’ was the buzzphrase of the pandemic’s early days. Three years on, they continue to be the words that three libraries in West Niagara choose to operate by.

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Healing from Trauma- A Proven Approach

Healing from Trauma- A Proven Approach

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

Lori Gill knows her trauma-specific approach to counselling helps her clients make dramatic improvements in their mental health. The St. Catharines psychotherapist and founder of Attachment and Trauma Therapy Centre (ATTCH) Niagara also knows that many more people should benefit from the therapy that the non-profit agency can provide.

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Feeding More than Hungry Bellies

Feeding More than Hungry Bellies

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

Homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity are not just big city problems. That’s why Kathy Sloggett of the Crystal Ridge Dream Centre in the heart of historic Crystal Beach is grateful for a cash infusion from the Niagara Community Foundation’s David S. Howes Fund. Sloggett and her team of staff and volunteers used the $25,000 grant to prepare and serve between 300 and 400 meals a week. The twice-a-week grab-and-go meals are just one of the many community building programs offered by the ce...

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A Deep Dive into the Past

A Deep Dive into the Past

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

We are pleased to unveil the six recipients of the Niagara Regional Accreditation Accelerator Program, made possible by Niagara Community Foundation (NCF).

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The Quintessential Childhood Experience

The Quintessential Childhood Experience

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

Thanks to a Summer Camp grant from the Niagara Community Foundation, the Town of Pelham created unforgettable moments for more children.

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Rising Water Levels, Raising Red Flags

Rising Water Levels, Raising Red Flags

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

Karen van der Zalm knew something was awry when a swath of her Fort Erie farm flooded two years in a row.

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Delivering Care and Support, One Meal at a Time

Delivering Care and Support, One Meal at a Time

Posted May 4th, 2023 in Charity Stories

COMMUNITY GRANT- Meals on Wheels Port Colborne

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Niagara Funders' Alliance: Funders' Round Table

Niagara Funders' Alliance: Funders' Round Table

Posted Dec 21st, 2022 in Charity Stories

This annual event brings together funders from across Niagara to share about granting opportunities, priorities and deadlines.

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