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Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Posted Jun 12th, 2024 in Charity Stories, Donor Stories, News

The Rotary Club of St. Catharines celebrated its 100th birthday in 2021 and a goal to celebrate the club’s Centennial was to commit funding for a project that would address the significant need in the community for affordable housing.

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$1M Granted to Niagara Charities this Spring

$1M Granted to Niagara Charities this Spring

Posted Jun 10th, 2024 in News

Granting over $1 million to charities this spring, Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) is making significant investments in our community, touching all sectors across Niagara. Through NCF’s Environmental Grants, David S. Howes Fund Grants, Mini Grants and Summer Camp Grants, 54 charities in Niagara received a boost to their programming and services, across all sectors.

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A Winning Legacy

A Winning Legacy

Posted May 14th, 2024 in Donor Stories

The phenomenal success of Niagara’s 2022 Canada Summer Games will live on forever with a new organization called Sport Niagara and a $3.5 million endowment with the Niagara Community Foundation.

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Feeding Body and Soul

Feeding Body and Soul

Posted May 14th, 2024 in Charity Stories

Knowing how to cook nutritious meals on a budget doesn’t necessarily come naturally, and that’s especially true for people who have experienced homelessness.

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Charity Begins at Home

Charity Begins at Home

Posted May 13th, 2024 in Donor Stories

Charity begins at home for Donald and Andrée McMaster. One need only to see the list of causes to which the Grimsby couple regularly donate to know that’s true. So it was an easy decision to set up a fund with the Niagara Community Foundation to maximize the impact of their charitable giving close to home.

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Better Healthcare for Marginalized Neighbours

Better Healthcare for Marginalized Neighbours

Posted May 13th, 2024 in Charity Stories

For Niagara’s unhoused or marginalized residents, taking care of one’s health may not be a priority, and one for which there are many barriers. Making appointments, keeping appointments, having a valid health card, trusting the medical establishment – these can all be difficult to accomplish. The result is often poor health or escalating problems that lead to visits to an emergency department.

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Summer Vacation, Long Overdue

Summer Vacation, Long Overdue

Posted May 13th, 2024 in Charity Stories

If the pandemic taught parents anything, it was the profound importance of children being around others their age and spending time in nature.

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The Rides of their Lives

The Rides of their Lives

Posted May 13th, 2024 in Charity Stories

Brenda Langendoen doesn’t horse around when she talks about the benefits of equine-human connections.

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Rooted in Sustainability

Rooted in Sustainability

Posted May 13th, 2024 in Charity Stories

The Town of Pelham put down more roots in North Pelham Park during Earth Week 2023.

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Continuing the Legacy of Community Service

Continuing the Legacy of Community Service

Posted May 13th, 2024 in Donor Stories

After a career of service in the healthcare field and a lifetime of dedication to her local community, Sharon McMillan is grateful to know that the Niagara Community Foundation is making it possible for her to continue that service and dedication – for generations to come.

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