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St. Catharines Library Astronomy Kits

St. Catharines Library Astronomy Kits

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Charity Stories

Books aren’t the only mind-growing things on loan at the St. Catharines Public Library these days. Thanks to a mini-grant from the Niagara Community Foundation, library patrons can explore the universe beyond the printed page, by checking out a backyard telescope.

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Dr. John Hunter Fund

Dr. John Hunter Fund

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Donor Stories

It wasn’t every day that Dr. John Hunter was able to join his daughter Victoria when she walked her son to kindergarten in the morning. As a busy obstetrician and gynecologist and Chief of Staff at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, Dr. Hunter was on call 24/7, so it was a rare treat to have him part of their daily routine.

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TOES Niagara

TOES Niagara

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Charity Stories

Black teenagers in Niagara gain confidence and self-advocacy skills through a grant providing access to new skills and mentors who resemble them.

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Project Share

Project Share

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Charity Stories

It’s been said that if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

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Niagara Children's Centre

Niagara Children's Centre

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Charity Stories

Sabrina Elliott Vergara knows the loneliness of learning your child has special needs.

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Niagara Pumphouse

Niagara Pumphouse

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Charity Stories

Magic happens when a paintbrush is put to canvas.

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Niagara Health Foundation

Niagara Health Foundation

Posted May 1st, 2022 in Charity Stories

Niagara Health’s St. Catharines Site has never had an outbreak of any airborne illness.

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New Environmental Endowment Fund Opens Up New Possibilities

New Environmental Endowment Fund Opens Up New Possibilities

Posted Nov 6th, 2021 in Donor Stories, News

The Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) is honoured to announce the creation of the Dorothea Thomas Foundation, an endowment fund that will be directed exclusively to supporting environmental causes here in Niagara.

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Unflood Ontario

Unflood Ontario

Posted Jul 6th, 2021 in News

Unflood Ontario is a network that promotes urban natural infrastructure, such as rain gardens, green roofs, and trees, that replace hard surfaces with natural processes.

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Niagara Community Foundation Funds Local Projects

Posted Jun 10th, 2021 in News

After an incredibly challenging year, charities and good causes across Niagara will have a little help to continue to provide essential and necessary services to Niagara, thanks to the first series of the 2021 grants from the Niagara Community Foundation.

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