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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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Community Living Fort Erie

Community Living Fort Erie

Posted Jun 6th, 2021 in Charity Stories

Beach days, regular hikes and daily walks used to be par for the course for many before the pandemic. During a global health crisis such outings took on new meaning and importance, especially for Community Living Fort Erie participants, who face barriers to community inclusion even when they’re not trying to keep safe from COVID-19.

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Bravo! Niagara

Bravo! Niagara

Posted Jun 6th, 2021 in Charity Stories

When it became impossible to host a music festival during the pandemic, Bravo! Niagara turned its cancelled shows into a creative opportunity.

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Young Caregivers Association - Summer Camp

Young Caregivers Association - Summer Camp

Posted Jun 6th, 2021 in Charity Stories

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children in Niagara, and for caregiver children, this time away from home is even more precious to take a break from daily demands.

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A Greener Future

A Greener Future

Posted Jun 6th, 2021 in Charity Stories

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools, restaurants, and businesses, it changed the way environmental groups do their work too.

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My Student Support Program- Brock U.

My Student Support Program- Brock U.

Posted Jun 6th, 2021 in Charity Stories

Adjusting to life at university comes with its own challenges for students. Throw a pandemic into the mix, which brings to a halt many of the rituals associated with post-secondary life, including living on campus and attending classes with peers, and the need for support becomes paramount.

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