History of Niagara Community Foundation
Former Regional Chair Debbie Zimmerman brought together a group of leaders from across the region to discuss the formation of a community foundation as a millennium project of the Region.
Philanthropy
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Giving in Grimsby, One Grant at a Time
They came for the wine, the company, and the big decision: A gift of $2,000 to help boost support services and caregiver relief in West Niagara.
Lincoln Community Fund
Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton has committed to building a strong new legacy fund for the Town of Lincoln, with help from the Niagara Community Foundation.
Welland Fund
The Welland Fund was the first local community fund created in partnership with the Niagara Community Foundation.
Wainfleet Fund
The Wainfleet Fund, proposed by former director Kelly Robson, allows residents to create personal, business, or family legacies supporting their community or charities.
Niagara Falls Fund
This fund was established in 2006 under the leadership of Mayor Ted Salci and Alderman Jim Diodati through the proceeds from the annual Sleep Cheap – Charities Reap event.
St. Catharines Fund
The long road to the St. Catharines Community Fund goes back to 1994, when the council of the day approved in principle the proposal by Councilor Judy Casselman to form a committee to investigate heritage preservation.
