Grantees

NCF has five Discretionary Grant Programs:

Community,
David S. Howes Fund,
Mini Grants
Environmental,
Summer Camp, and
Strategic Initiatives.

Each application for our Discretionary Grant programs is evaluated by our volunteer Grant Review Committee, ensuring our grants are, meeting the greatest needs in Niagara, are making a visible and sustained impact and are being fairly dispersed across the region.

These Grants are funded by the earnings of our undesignated endowment funds- Niagara Fund/Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds. Undesignated funds provide NCF with ultimate flexibility to meet the pressing needs of Niagara.

Below is a list of NCF’s Discretionary Grants from the last five years:

Year	Grantee	Amount	Description
2023	Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region	$10,000	Support team building and skill development post COVID and invest in cohesion and growth of the team and strengthen staff capacity and resiliency.
2023	Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH) Niagara	$40,000	Expand trauma specific therapy and programs to Beamsville and Niagara Falls for people with complex mental health concerns who are otherwise unable to access such assistance.
2023	Avanti Chamber Singers	$750	Purchase audio/visual equipment to create high quality informational and promotional videos which will be used to market the concert series and events to the public.
2023	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara	$20,000	Support strategic improvements to Nearly New Thrift Store to increase profitability of social enterprise, increasing the ability to provide life-changing mentoring programs to young people facing adversity.
2023	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara	$10,000	Support Power Up and Play, an inclusive school-based group mentoring programs for children in grades 4 and 5 that enables participants to realize their power and potential thanks to support from caring adult mentors.
2023	Boys and Girls Club of Niagara	$35,000	Support replacement of 5 of 8 compressors associated with the HVAC unit servicing the Niagara Falls pool as these repairs are critical to the continued delivery of aquatic program services.
2023	Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts	$15,000	Support the audio recording and filming of Kimiko's Pearl, that will enhance both the reach and impact of the production, that also includes a special taiko performance for the world premiere presentations in St. Catharines.
2023	Brock University	$25,000	Develop an Indigenous Vision for Housing in Niagara that outlines how to build safe, affordable and culturally appropriate homes in Niagara from the position of Indigenous sovereignty.
2023	Caribbean Workers Outreach Project	$750	Support transportation costs for migrant workers from Lincoln and NOTL to attend annual Cricket Match event.
2023	Carousel Players	$10,000	Support new - The Niagara Children’s Festival - an exciting multi-day event offering live theatre, performance, and culture for young audiences, from early years to teens, in three Niagara municipalities in May 2024.
2023	Cave Springs Camp Inc.	$750	Support the purchase of 2 barbecues to be used for meals that will benefit children, families and adults who use the facilities.
2023	City of Niagara Falls	$4,500	Support Mother Earth Day, an environmentally friendly based event that includes a community clean-up, tree planting/give-a-way events and several vendors and demonstrators to create awareness of environmental initiatives.
2023	City of St. Catharines (Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park)	$2,000	Plant native trees and shrubs to deter people from water edge and mitigate shore erosion.
2023	City of St. Catharines (Friends of Walker's Creek)	$6,325	Support Cherie Road Park Invasive Species Removal Project with the removal of garlic mustard, and a planting to control the regrowth of the garlic mustard to reduce the potential for spread and the risk of environmental impacts.
2023	City of St. Catharines (Haig Neighbours)	$15,000	Support transformation of the York Street Parkette and Haig Community Garden into a vibrant community hub where neighbours and visitors can gather, spend time, and build the social fabric.
2023	Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold	$28,000	Installation of a video surveillance system to support the safety and wellbeing of clients, volunteers and frontline staff at the 2 North Street building.
2023	Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold (Niagara Nutrition Partners)	$750	Support creation of promotional video that will explain services and to be used as an introduction at speaking events.
2023	Community Crew	$20,000	To address the current Food Cost Crisis, support providing a fully balanced, complete lunch at school to the food insecure children in the Niagara.
2023	Community Crew	$7,000	Meet the needs of an increasing ethnically diverse population in the Niagara to include Halal and other culturally diverse lunches.
2023	Community Living Fort Erie	$10,000	Implementation of digital eMAR system that will provide medication management for individuals with developmental disabilities in multiple residential locations in Niagara.
2023	Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Assembly (Faith Welland Outreach)	$750	Support purchase of new folding tables to be used at Community houses.
2023	Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Assembly (Faith Welland Outreach)	$750	Support purchase of new folding chairs to be used at Community houses.
2023	Fenwick United Church	$750	Purchase an AED for congregation, those associated within church and community members that gather for worship, socialization, education, leisure & work, as the location can't be reached by EMS within 5 min.
2023	Garden City Productions	$499	Purchase printer to streamline the process of producing necessary material for cast and crew to effectively complete their rehearsals in a stress free environment.
2023	Gateway Residential and Community Support Services of Niagara	$15,000	Support Food for Life, Healthy Eating Program in Port Colborne that provides opportunities to individuals to access healthy, affordable meals onsite at home.
2023	Habitat for Humanity Niagara	$9,900	Purchase and implementation of a new accounting system and specialized CRA Canada - Not-for-Profit Certificate training for our Finance Manager.
2023	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$29,425	Restore wet meadow habitat, providing nature exploration opportunities and educating through programming and exhibits including: new plantings, habitat boxes, and new nature area created for school groups and general public.
2023	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$20,000	Support accessibility upgrades include a new ramp, adjustable tables, storage solutions and designated parking spots to support the classroom portable, a critical space for inclusive programming.
2023	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$8,500	Expand Volunteer Work Experience Program for adults of all abilities, thus reducing barriers to participation and strengthening Niagara as an equitable, diverse and inclusive community for all people.
2023	Horse Cents for Kids	$10,000	Provide new fencing to improve the safety of horsemanship programs.
2023	Horse Cents for Kids	$750	Purchase new horseback riding helmets for riding programs.
2023	Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Foundation	$50,000	Support purchase of much-needed patient beds and specialty mattresses to meet the safety needs of patients, vital in preventing patient falls and pressure injuries for all inpatients.
2023	I Can Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara Inc. - I CAN-T.E.R.	$20,000	Support Beaver Creek Restoration Project that will focus on environmental protection, enhancement and restoration by removing creek blockages, restoring creek embankments, controlling invasive species, and regenerate wildlife habitats.
2023	Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara	$15,000	Support redesign and renovation of welcome area, incorporating trauma-informed design concepts, to create a calm and supportive setting for our young clients when they visit the Centre.
2023	Lincoln Pelham Public Library	$750	Host Muckpaloo Ipeelie, Inuk Cultural Consultant and CEO of Urban Inuit Identity Project, during Truth and Reconciliation month to provide the community with a greater awareness of Inuit Culture and history.
2023	Lincoln Pelham Public Library	$5,525	Purchase Memory Care Kits to be added to library collection and for use in Long Term Care and Retirement Homes for care partners and individuals living with cognitive changes to access locally and at no cost.
2023	Lincoln Pelham Public Library	$750	Enhance the Visiting Library Service with sturdy, dark and zippered bags to deliver books in a confidential manner to our homebound clients that cannot access the library in person or virtually.
2023	Links for Greener Learning	$5,000	Support students to attend 8th Annual Earth Week Event where they will have the opportunity to connect directly with organizations that are working to decrease human impact in environmentally sensitive areas.
2023	Links for Greener Learning	$7,000	Support 'Growing Diversity Project' with primary objective to construct a new garden in Niagara Falls at MacBain Community Centre that is accessible to seniors and other community members.
2023	Nelles Manor Heritage House	$5,700	Support Concert Series highlight local artists and meld the Historical aspects of our History with the celebration of music.
2023	Niagara Foundation for Family & Children's Services	$15,000	Support building of a new, accessible play area at the St. Catharine’s site which will be used during visits between children in care and their respective family members.
2023	Niagara Jazz Festival	$7,500	Expand community outreach and programming to Thorold, JAZZ in the STREET, by providing be free & family friendly: live music, vendors, food & beverage.
2023	Niagara Railway Museum Inc	$750	Support replacement of guard rail along the pit area to improve the safety of the deck and surroundings for visitors and volunteers.
2023	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre	$750	Revise and print 'You Are Not Alone' booklet to be distributed to medical care facilities such as hospitals in the region, doctors offices and other social service organizations.
2023	Niagara Resource Service for Youth (RAFT)	$750	Support launch of educational community campaign, Attachment Is The Answer, to showcase promise to end youth homelessness by forging stronger bonds with family, friends, school, and community.
2023	Niagara SPCA & Humane Society - Welland Site	$22,500	Support program to visit long term care centers and senior residents can interact with animals and an participate in education session on animals.
2023	Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library	$750	Support Summer Kick-Off Community Event which is the launch of summer children's programming to attract families to the library and foster excitement within the community.
2023	Ontario Nature	$10,000	Support Harold Mitchell Nature Reserve mature hemlock forest on the shores of Lake Erie and reduce infestation rate of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid, thereby maintaining the mature hemlock forest habitat that is vital for wildlife survival.
2023	Pelham Cares Inc.	$15,000	Support purchase a 360 cubic foot walk-in freezer, to provide additional frozen storage capacity to offset the increasing cost of food by receiving bulk items.
2023	Red Roof Retreat	$500	Purchase games that will allow clients to play together as well as provide a fun, meaningful activities onsite and in the community.
2023	Regional Essential Access to Connected Healthcare Niagara	$15,000	Purchase portable ultrasound machine to treat issues in real time and to equip staff to care for wounds to prevent infection and hospitalizations of patients.
2023	Rodman Art Institute of Niagara	$10,000	Support installation of an accessible washroom on the main floor of our new public gallery to ensure all members of the community can enjoy space.
2023	Scouts Canada - 10th Welland Scouts	$720	Provide volunteers with a training opportunity to receive their Food Safe Handler Certification, increasing the safety of youth in the program.
2023	Silver Spire United Church	$25,000	Support replacement of boiler that services facility with an efficient system, replace thermostats, remove asbestos, and update the facility's fire barrier to modernize the heating systems for the facility's many users.
2023	St. Catharines Public Library	$750	Provide sensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones and tactile items for individuals with autism and neurodivergent challenges to reduce stress and anxiety when visiting the Library and attending programs.
2023	St. George's Church - Niagara Community Benefits Network	$10,000	Support capacity building for the Niagara Community Benefits Network in which all residents have equitable opportunities to contribute to healthy communities and a prospering economy.
2023	Start Me Up Niagara	$14,025	Support "Come Together" tour that aims to implement four key actions that will enhance inclusivity and equity: enhanced training, multi-lingual communication, increased bi-lingual volunteer base, and expanded partnerships.
2023	Start2Finish Canada	$10,000	Support after-school Running & Reading Club+ program, a partnership with the District School Board of Niagara, providing 50 equity-deserving children (grades 1-6) with physical activity, SEL and literacy supports.
2023	Summer Camp Grants	$21,780	Provide bursaries to 16 organizations to support more than 230 children in financial need attend summer camp programs.
2023	The Brown Homestead	$22,000	Conduct ground-penetrating radar scans, followed by an archaeological survey with appropriate Indigenous monitoring to support research and new educational programming efforts and ongoing site development.
2023	The Brown Homestead	$750	Support purchase of tables for use onsite as programming expands and for events.
2023	The Brown Homestead	$750	Support purchase of branded flags and tablecloths to be used on site and at community events.
2023	The Willow Community Support Services (Willow Arts Community)	$11,000	Increase access to programming by delivering an exciting and accessible music and performance program for folks living with mental illness/substance use in Niagara.
2023	The Willow Community Support Services (Willow Arts Community)	$750	Purchase new laptop that will provide instructors with necessary digital resources to enhance arts education programs and participants greatly benefit from accessing digital tools for creative exploration.
2023	Town of Pelham	$15,000	Enhance natural tree canopy in North Pelham Park and bring awareness and education on conservation and the importance of a tree canopy.
2023	Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC), Niagara Chapter	$41,500	Goal to stem the spread of invasive species throughout the Upper Twelve Mile Watershed and to prevent the release of Goldfish or Koi into the watershed.
2023	YPI Canada	$10,000	Support Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) that supported 4 Niagara schools to patriciate in the program.
2023	YWCA Niagara Region	$35,000	Purchase truck and plow to divert expense for snow plowing of organization facilities to a maintenance worker that will ensure properties are maintained and plowing is done properly and efficiently.
2022	Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre of Healing (ATTCH) Niagara	15000	Collect and process client standardized assessment data, client and community feedback to demonstrate the efficacy of trauma model and prepare presentation for agencies with mandate to fund mental health treatment.
2022	Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre of Healing (ATTCH) Niagara	27500	Provide timely trauma therapy for marginalized individuals and families, offering weekly assistance to some in shelter situations and introducing specialized programming for newcomers to Canada.
2022	Avanti Chamber Singers	5500	Support the performance of choral work "Considering Matthew Shepard" in April 2023 for the general public focusing on themes of social justice and inclusion.
2022	Brock University	32500	Support Neurodiversity through Adaptive Programming (SNAP), a developmentally appropriate movement education-based, embedded curriculum offered to youth, teens and adults experiencing disability in the Niagara Region.
2022	Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara	750	Purchase BBQ and equipment to be used in activities outside physical address to help with accessibility, promotion of diversity + inclusiveness by allowing more people to attend events.
2022	City of Niagara Falls - The Park in the City Committee	4150	Support Niagara Falls Mother Earth Day that will highlight environmental demonstrations, vendors and activities that residents can participate in, including tree planting and a community clean up.
2022	City of Port Colborne	1100	Partner with the NPCA to identify and source native tree species, and plant xnumber trees along four sections of the friendship trail in Port Colborne.
2022	City of Port Colborne	750	Market and promote the newly formed Winter Wonderland – Bring on the Magic, to attract more visitors to downtown Port Colborne and the Main Street district.
2022	Community Care of West Niagara	750	Install outdoor message board to offer an alternate means of communication to clients and supporters.
2022	Community Living - Fort Erie	750	Provide additional CPR training and resources to support staff and clients.
2022	Community Support Services of Niagara	15000	Support the Age-Friendly Niagara Council (AFNC) business plan which focuses on AFNC's priority of achieving sustainability.
2022	Crystal Ridge Dream Centre	25000	Support 48-week community outreach initiative providing fresh nutritional takeout meals twice a week to those in need within Crystal Beach, Ridgeway and the greater Fort Erie area.
2022	Design For A New Tomorrow	10365	Connecting with domestic violence offenders shortly after their referral in order to provide support and create engagement and once completed Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program, supporting offenders/participants in living violence free lives.
2022	Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Assembly - Faith Welland Outreach	20000	In partnership with Niagara Regional Housing, support opening a new Community House in the City of Welland, to provide programs for low-income children and youth.
2022	Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines - Multicultural Centre	1000	Support Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHP) Healthcare Navigator Training Program.
2022	Gillian's Place	6000	Invest in front-line staff by providing them with the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
2022	Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit (GAMRU South Shore Search and Rescue	750	Replace Search And Rescue Mannequin to be used in volunteer training.
2022	Grimsby Public Library Board	750	Purchase of materials to plan, stage, and deliver puppet shows and workshops to children, teens, and families to promote literacy and library use which will be shared with Lincoln and West Lincoln libraries.
2022	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	16500	Support urgent need to study wetlands and seasonal vernal pools including salamander species and the presence and relative abundance of calling amphibians.
2022	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	750	Design and create vignettes along Tootsie Express train route on property to showcase animal habitats and themed illustrations that reflect Indigenous culture and art crafted from natural materials.
2022	Holy Trinity Church	7500	Support monthly Food and Hygiene Program.
2022	Horse Cents for Kids	15000	Install new roof on the Horse Discovery Centre.
2022	Hospice Niagara	100000	Over two years, support expansion of hospice care, including adding 20 new private rooms in 2024.
2022	Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Foundation	43500	Fund Sound Isolation Booth for the Audiology Department at Hotel Dieu Shaver to accommodate the large amount of hearing tests for special populations in Niagara.
2022	I CAN Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara Inc.	15000	Support Beaver Creek Restoration Project to focus on protection, enhancement and restoration by removing creek blockage and debris, restoring creek embankments, controlling invasive species, and regenerate wildlife habitats.
2022	I CAN Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara Inc.	750	Revise and print marketing materials for program and services offered.
2022	Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre of Niagara	24000	Support renovation of 500 sq. ft. dedicated Play Therapy Program space for counselling children recovering form abuse and neglect.
2022	Lincoln Public Library	5215	Expand the Makerspace program by adding a new 3D printer and engage more youth in Lincoln and Pelham in STEM technology.
2022	Links for Greener Learning	7800	Support delivery of educational workshops at greenhouse to create awareness about food insecurity in the Niagara region and provide residents with knowledge and skills to grow food.
2022	Links for Greener Learning	3300	Develop and implement in-person and virtual environment focused program at Buchanan Teaching Garden.
2022	Meals on Wheels Port Colbourne	8625	Support Safe at Home services, specifically, to low-income seniors who would have chosen to opt out of receiving services due to financial hardships.
2022	Niagara Catholic District School Board	15000	Support Recess Project, reimagining and redesigning outdoor playspaces through schoolyard renovations with the goal to support student well-being by enhancing recess experiences.
2022	Niagara College- School of Environmental and Horticultural Studies	17000	Partner with Niagara Coastal to expand community-based water monitoring hub to the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara to increase positive environmental impact throughout community.
2022	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	10000	Increase accessibility to renown Kurelek archival materials by providing ingallery ipad and website access to the archival materials for public and researchers.
2022	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	750	Re-envision and re-develop children's hands-on exhibitions in a safe way for a post covid environment that includes developing divisional shelving and padded floor space for a new tubular exhibition.
2022	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	750	Develop a new Children's Museum hands-on exhibition including a Percussion music wall, with a variety of percussion instruments for children to experiment with.
2022	Niagara Health Foundation	21000	Purchase C-Arm System that provides live real-time images during surgical procedures resulting in faster and more successful procedures.
2022	Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority	20000	Restore 4 acre wetland, including planting of native aquatic vegetation to improve habitat for wildlife, manage invasive species, protect water quality from runoff, prevent erosion and flooding.
2022	Niagara Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre	15000	Hire a Program Coordinator to rebuild live and virtual art programs and recruit experienced instructors to revitalize programming devastated by COVID.
2022	Niagara Region Emergency Management	4000	Expand the capacity of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by providing in house first aid/CPR training and disaster preparedness materials for vulnerable populations.
2022	Niagara SPCA & Humane Society - Welland Site	20000	Support pet owners impacted during the Pandemic and beyond with pet food and temporary care of their pets when experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and other stressful situtations.
2022	Pathstone Foundation	50000	Support capital campaign of the Welland site needing renovations to serve as mental health hub for South Niagara.
2022	Pelham Cares Inc.	20000	Fund replacement of lift (Dumbwaiter) used to transfer food from the main floor to the basement storage currently carried by volunteers up and down stairs.
2022	Project S.H.A.R.E. of Niagara Falls Inc.	9000	Increase capacity to meet the increasing need for our services with necessary IT equipment, and furniture for additional program and meeting space.
2022	Project S.H.A.R.E. of Niagara Falls Inc.	35000	Fund warehouse worker position to support emergency food program providing foods to an average of 100 families everyday to improve food security in Niagara Falls.
2022	Project S.H.A.R.E. of Niagara Falls Inc.	750	Partner with Willow Arts Community to commission and install art mural in the waiting room to create welcoming and warm environment for clients.
2022	Red Roof Retreat	750	Purchase iPad and protective case to be used by participants to enhance program offerings to participants that need quiet, independent activity.
2022	Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230	750	Purchase technology and activity equipment to entice seniors to socialize and exercise in low-cost weekly activities.
2022	St Catharines Public Library	9920	Develop Gamerspace featuring computers and technologies that will foster social, recreational and educational collaboration within the community, while promoting digital literacy.
2022	Start Me Up Niagara (SMUN)	750	Fund Uhaul rentals for 13 events in partnership with Niagara’s Mobile Closet to mobilize 50 free shopping events across the Niagara serving low income and homeless residents.
2022	Start2Finish	12000	Support LIT Project that gives Indigenous children in Niagara access to books through "book vending machine" filled with Indigenous books, and relevant after-school programming.
2022	Suitcase in Point Theatre Company	7500	In partnership with Future Black Female, deliver a creative workshop series to young Black Women in Niagara, to provide arts-based learning and promote positive mental health.
2022	Summer Camp Grants	19796	Provide bursaries to 14 organizations to support more than 200 children in financial need attend summer camp programs.
2022	The Welland Historical Museum	750	Replace and update materials of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit kits that are available for schools to allow teachers to indigenize learning in all subjects for grades 3 and 5.
2022	Thorold Public Library	12800	Digitize Thorold’s rich local history in order to make it accessible on one website for equal and easy community access.
2022	Town of Lincoln	10000	Supply and install Oil-Grit Separator System in Jordan Village specifically designed to protect waterways from hazardous material spills and stormwater pollution.
2022	Town of Lincoln	750	Support Discover Your Park program providing opportunities for community to participate in activities that highlight amenities and showcase "all the ways they can play" in their local park.
2022	Town of Lincoln - Museum & Cultural Centre	30000	Develop an outdoor classroom to advance opportunities for learning and engagement for the community.
2022	Town of Lincoln - Museum & Cultural Centre	750	Install wheelchair accessible ramp to schoolhouse to enable children and adults facing physical challenges to enjoy the museum's unique and enriching programming.
2022	Town of Lincoln Concert Band	750	Market and promote the band with the additional focus of band recruitment.
2022	Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake (Corp.)	10000	Instal a bioswale/rain garden at Ball's Beach Parkette will improve the stormwater quality entering the Niagara River.
2022	Unitarian Congregation of Niagara	2700	Support area of St. Catharines where there are few green spaces by creating a diverse, primarily native plant landscape, which would serve as a pollinator pathway.
2022	Welland Public Library	630	Purchase books and reading equipment for Reading Buddies program that pairs trained teen volunteers with children to foster their literacy development.
2022	Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation	750	Fund on-line training course ‘Rehab Techniques in Oncology’ offered through Embodia for 3 volunteers to meet the increasing demand for exercise program for people with cancer.
2022	West Lincoln Public Library	750	In collaboration with other Niagara Public Libraries, host Canadian author Ivan E. Coyote for the One Book, One Niagara event.
2022	West Niagara Palliative Care Services o/a Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers	32000	Renovations including front ramp, door and accessible washroom to meet the needs of community during on site programming.
2022	West Niagara Palliative Care Services o/a Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers	750	Creation and distribution of emergency information kit for clients to assist EMS and client's family to access essential medical information when/if the client is unable to answer for themselves.
2022	Women's Place of South Niagara Inc.	77000	Over two years, fund outreach counsellor position to help with the surge of Domestic Violence cases, with opportunity for sustainability by training select agency volunteers.
2022	Yellow Door Theatre Project	7660	Provide training, mentorship and work opportunities for youth exploring careers as Theatre Technicians to increase capacity of our performing arts programs.
2022	YPI Canada	5000	Support Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) that supported 2 Niagara schools to participate in the program.
2022	YWCA Niagara Region	37000	Repair the porch of emergency shelter for homeless women and children in St. Catharines as per heritage building guidelines.
2022	YWCA Niagara Region	750	Purchase and implement the use of walkie talkies in all shelters to help departments connect with each other in an efficient manner for daily use and in case of emergency.
2021	Autism Society Ontario - Niagara Region Chapter	8000	Support take home kits and virtual programming to clients impacted by the pandemic.
2021	Autism Society Ontario - Niagara Region Chapter	15000	Purchase much needed items to begin offering much needed face to face programs while adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols.
2021	Bethlehem Housing and Support Services	12000	Support IT technology resources to build organization capacity by training staff and clients to develop skills and best practices for using virtual service delivery technologies.
2021	Bethlehem Housing and Support Services	25000	Support program to connect people who've experienced trauma to specialized trauma therapy and/or group support.
2021	Brock University	750	Support the Sport Support Team that serves the needs of Niagara-based sport and recreation organizations that matches student expertise with partner needs.
2021	Carousel Players	5000	Support the April 2022, two day, Region-wide Anniversary Festival to celebrate 50 years of bringing theatre and arts education to the children of Niagara.
2021	Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold (Niagara Nutrition Partners)	6000	Fund laptops devicies to meet the needs of virtual landscape to conduct meetings and provide services with school administration and volunteers online.
2021	Community Care of West Niagara	12000	Expand food room to accommodate social distancing and address accissibility issues inside building that will "build on" the renovation planned for outside.
2021	District School Board of Niagara	25000	Partnering with TOES Niagara to offer "What They See is What They Will Be!" which is a mentorship initiative for Black youth and open to everyone.
2021	Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Assembly - Faith Welland Outreach	2000	Support expansion of McLaughlin Street Community House High School Club program, providing educational opportunities to youth aged 13-18 in Welland.
2021	Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Assembly - Faith Welland Outreach	750	Purchase of a new barbeque for our McLaughlin Street Community House.
2021	Friends of Fort Erie's Creeks	4000	Mentor students in the methodology and application of various environmental monitoring processes at the Stevensville Conservation Area and Black Creek.
2021	Gillian's Place	60000	Support renovation to add bathrooms to three client bedrooms as phase one of larger plan for facility enhancement and expansion.
2021	Grimsby Public Art Gallery (Town of Grimsby)	750	Support community to heal and reconnect through creative, positive art experiences that can be enjoyed for free or at a minimal cost, ensuring access to all who could benefit.
2021	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	5450	Study the wetland and their seasonal vernal pools impacting ground water flowing into Welland River which is home to many documented species at risk.
2021	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	20000	Installation of trail navigation system to facilitate inclusive access for all abilities to engage in environmental science activities and enjoy independent access to nature.
2021	Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Foundation	70000	Support creation for a Medication Station as part of a new medication management system, allowing for a safer, more efficient way of distributing medications to inpatients.
2021	Lincoln Public Library	750	Establish musical instrument lending library collection for the community to share joy of creating music.
2021	Links for Greener Learning	8000	Restore the pond and wetland at Buchanan Teaching Gardens to expand environmental lessons including aquatic habits, flora, fauna, insects, frogs, benthos, fish, etc.
2021	Literacy Link Niagara Inc.	750	Develop and host a twice monthly podcast for community service providers serving adults to help them learn about referral options and service delivery tips for their clients.
2021	March of Dimes Canada	40000	Support the needs of stroke survivors as they navigate their path forward after a stroke by expanding the After Stroke program throughout Niagara Region.
2021	McNally House Hospice	100000	Support capital campaign to fund a new 10-bed Hospice Residence while the current 6-bed hospice will be renovated to house the new Day Hospice.
2021	Nature Conservancy of Canada	9200	Restore ponds on Lathrop Nature Preserve, improving habitat connectivity and downstream water quality leading to Twelve Mile Creek.
2021	Nelles Manor Heritage Home	1300	Purchase a desktop computer to allow data collection and provide communication to agency supporters.
2021	Niagara College	6000	Support Niagara College’s Feed the Community (FTC) initiative will help reduce hunger in Niagara by providing 150 prepared meals every week to community food banks.
2021	Niagara College	30000	Wellness Connection Tour will provide marginalized people access to wellness programming and supports at no cost in disadvantaged communities.
2021	Niagara College	69000	Transformation of Benchmark Restaurant into Community Kitchen / Academic Event Space to help those experiencing food insecurity and provide student learning.
2021	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	5000	Support outdoor Classic and Family Film Festival in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and Heartland Forest Conservation Centre.
2021	Niagara Falls Community Health Centre Inc.	30000	Support renovation to accommodate exercise classes, support groups and youth activities.
2021	Niagara Falls Community Outreach	15000	Support staff as COVID-19 has prevented the return of our volunteers to the kitchen.
2021	Niagara Historical Society/ NOTL Museum	5000	Support three short documentaries exploring Niagara-on-the-Lakes rich history, from Black History to fruit farming past, to the heritage of waterfront industries.
2021	Niagara Jazz Festival	5000	Support event celebrating Black History in the Niagara Region with an exploration into the deep roots of the arts and culture of Black Lives.
2021	Niagara Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre	750	Expand shop area with installation of shelving to display art supplies for sale.
2021	Niagara Region Emergency Management	15000	Support volunteers (Community Emergency Response Team-CERT) provided with training to allow them to assist all of Niagara in the event of an emergency or disaster.
2021	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre ( CARSA Inc. )	69720	Over two years, support full time counsellor to reduce waitin time for services to 3 months or less.
2021	Niagara Regional Literacy Council	3500	Support plan to assist the organization to modernize and improve organizations' visibility, programs and increase recruitement of volunteer tutors.
2021	Niagara Symphony Association	6000	Support First Nations Composition Competition, providing Indigenous composers with the opportunity to have a composition vetted and performed.
2021	Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library	750	Support "Pause to Paint", an opportunity to process and express feelings, through art workshops that teach constructive strategies to manage mental health challenges,
2021	Pathstone Foundation	15000	Support more resouces focusing on Front Line mental health efforts to offer immediate care to Niagara's kids.
2021	Plastic Oceans Foundation Canada	3350	Greener Future will enhance 13 litter cleanups taking place in Niagara by improving data collection, citizen science opportunities, and increasing the number of volunteers.
2021	Project S.H.A.R.E. of Niagara Falls Inc.	15000	Fund horticulture grad to support 3 community gardens, build a children's garden play area and pollinator garden.
2021	Project S.H.A.R.E. of Niagara Falls Inc.	750	Purchase laptop and WIFI extenders required to register familes for seasonal programs that are located off-site in order to ensure COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols.
2021	Quest Community Health Centre	40000	Support Peer Support Navigators in providing counseling to people experiencing homelessness who visit Niagara hospitals.
2021	Red Roof Retreat	500	Purchase a DVD Projector and Screen for our Community Engagement Program
2021	Scientists In School - Niagara Region Branch	3800	Support innovative virtual educational workshops in under served communities.
2021	St. Barnabas Anglican Church	10000	Support Family Meal Kit Program that delivers meals, containing COVID-19 appropriate food items and recipes, suitable to feed up to a family of 4.
2021	St. Catharines Public Library	750	Develop a collection of Astronomy Kits, each of which will include a customized telescope, a guide to the night sky, and a lens cleaning tool.
2021	St. George's Anglican Church	750	Create and install a number of professional signs to help direct clients and create awareness of where we are located.
2021	St. John Ambulance - St. Catharines Branch	750	Reinstate Car Seat Safety workshops in Niagara post-COVID and the PPE required by staff and volunteers.
2021	Star of the Sea Church	750	Purchase supplies to make to cancer turbans for the Niagara Health System and Wellspring Niagara.
2021	Suitcase in Point Theatre Company	5000	Support Lost + Found audio narrative journey that weaves together the story of Chloe Cooley (Lost) with songs and anecdotes from the Niagara community (Found).
2021	Summer Camp Grants	19275	Provide bursaries to 13 organizations to support more than 200 children in finanical need attemd summer camp programs.
2021	The Hope Centre	13000	Support development of App to help clients receive program information, book appointments, and communicate with the agency.
2021	The Willow Community Support Services	9900	Build the framework for new visual arts studio/education space available to people with lived experience of mental illness/substance use disorder in Niagara.
2021	Town of Fort Erie	750	Support weekly farmer's market intended to increase exposure of local products and goods to both residents and tourists during the high-demand summer season.
2021	Village of Hope	20000	Support expansion to meet the needs of community for food security, and shelter stability assistance, with renovations as our response to COVID-19 recovery.
2021	Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre	11000	Support digitizing telephone system to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) to increase capacity when employees are working remotely.
2021	Welland Public Library	2500	Fund 100 Geocache locations (historical, businesses, etc) across Welland-Geocache which is the activity of hunting for and finding hidden objects by means of GPS coordinates.
2021	Yellow Door Theatre Project	5000	Expand program offerings through the purchase of new equipment for stable online collaboration, recording and video streaming from studio space in Virgil.
2021	YPI Canada	7500	Support Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) that supported 3 Niagara schools to participate in the program.
2021	YWCA Niagara Region	3500	Fund creation of covered outdoor space for homeless women and families to play, socialize, and relax while in an emergency shelter.
2021	YWCA Niagara Region	750	Provide our staff with Mental Health First Aid Training to ensure they have the tools needed to respond to an increase of mental health crises within the shelters.
2020	Autism Society Ontario - Niagara Region Chapter	$7,500	Expand programs and services to Welland to decrease transportation barriers for participants with ASD and their families.
2020	Boys & Girls Club of Niagara	$11,000	Support critical capital improvements at the St. Catharines facility to ensure continued programming, renovations to include HVAC, air conditioning and bathroom fixtures.
2020	Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts	$5,000	Support Voices of Freedom Festival to include Sounds of Hope, a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, including concerts and educational initiatives.
2020	Brock U/Niagara Penguins	$4,000	Support awareness campaign to attract athletes, health professionals and donors to support organization that offers people with physical disabilities a chance to play sports.
2020	Brock University	$40,000	Implement My SSP portal for students to access text and telephone counselling.
2020	Brock University - Leadership Niagara	$4,500	Leadership Niagara Bursary to support three individuals from charitable organizations in Niagara.
2020	Carousel Players	$750	Create and distribute crafts and drama games to children in financial need across Niagara.
2020	Chippawa Presbyterian Church	$500	Purchase sewing machine, sewing machine table and materials to expand work on quilting and sewing items for individuals in need.
2020	City of Niagara Falls - The Park in the City Committee	$4,000	Expansion of project installations on school grounds that leave a positive environmental footprint at each participating school, while providing education value.
2020	City of St. Catharines - Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park	$1,000	Removal of invasive plant from a 2nd 3 acre area of the forest, followed by planting native plants, continuing on the success of 2019 project phase.
2020	Community Living - Fort Erie	$500	Purchase furniture for outdoor space of the 2020 "Helping Hands Project" for residents at Maple Ave Group Home.
2020	Community Living - Fort Erie	$15,000	Purchase van to transport people with intellectual disabilities and complex behavioral needs to increase opportunities for participation in the community.
2020	Eventide Home c/oThe Salvation Army Niagara Falls Honourable Ray & Helen Lawson	$500	Purchase I-Pad tablet to be used by residents in the Tech Your Rec (recreation) Program.
2020	Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Assembly - Faith Welland Outreach	$17,450	Provide support programs and supplies for youth and seniors in need.
2020	Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines - Multicultural Centre	$28,363	Provide literacy and skills training to support newcomer youth that experience barriers to education, employment and success.
2020	Fort Erie Public Library	$2,850	Purchase Cognitive Care Kits that offer series of dementia-friendly activities, containing an assortment of prepared games and workbooks that encourage social engagement.
2020	Gallery Players of Niagara	$750	Create digital program notes to be emailed to all tickets buyers to engage audience and provide insight and learnings into each performance.
2020	Gillian's Place	$10,000	Transition front-line training program to an online training portal.
2020	Horse Cents for Kids	$7,700	Support After School Horsemanship Program that will provide at-risk youth, the opportunity to learn about and experience horses, improving their mental health and well being.
2020	Hospice Niagara	$460	Purchase camera microphone to produce videos to enhance donor communication and community engagement.
2020	Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Foundation	$21,600	Purchase eye-gazing technology and Smart Writing Board assessment tools for clients of the Augmentative & Alternative Communication Clinic.
2020	I CAN Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara Inc.	$20,000	Build infrastratue to provide a year round outdoor nature facility.
2020	INCommunities	$8,850	Support the one time costs to setup the remainder of dataset layers for the Niagara Food Asset Map portal.
2020	INCommunities	$20,000	Improve access to information and community services for seniors through enhanced resources and linkage to 211 helpline.
2020	Links for Greener Learning	$7,400	Buchanan Teaching Gardens and Environmental Center will be educating students and members of the community on gardening, cooking, eating healthy and climate change.
2020	Nature Conservancy of Canada	$8,000	Restoration of two ponds on Lathrop Nature Preserve to improve habitat connectivity and downstream water quality.
2020	Niagara (Hope) Furniture Bank	$40,000	Purchase moving truck to collect mattresses to distribute to those in need in Niagara Region.
2020	Niagara Catholic District School Board	$25,000	Support Niagara Catholic District School Board and Tools of Empowerment for Success Niagara partnership progam: What They See is What They Will BE Mentorship Program.
2020	Niagara Children's Centre	$13,000	Enhance the successful Family Engagement Program, by providing peer mentorship.
2020	Niagara Health Foundation	$37,409	Purchase portable Air Scrubbing equipment for high risk areas in multiple hospital locations.
2020	Niagara Health Foundation	$270,000	Purchase essential equipment including ventilators, beds and PPE as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020	Niagara Jazz Festival	$5,000	Support music and jazz in Niagara that inspires, educates & develops future jazz audiences, while combining live jazz with food, wine, culture & natural wonders.
2020	Niagara Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre	$5,000	Develop marketing plan to publicise the newly renovated centre now boasting reduced barriers to access to the arts for those who have financial, physical, mental disadvantages.
2020	Niagara Resource Service for Youth (The RAFT)	$45,000	Provide 1200 hours of Summer Camp for 250-300 low income youth living in four Niagara Region Housing communities.
2020	Niagara Training & Employment Agency (NTEC)	$8,000	Expand the growing of vegetables to supply not only to Project Share, but other similar food bank programs in the Niagara Region.
2020	Niagara Worship Centre	$500	Purchase flatware and supplies for the HOTMEAL program to help Niagara Falls residents in need.
2020	Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library	$5,000	Provide Cognitive Care Kits and appropriate training to support the skills and abilities of those living with dementia and their caregivers.
2020	Open Arms Mission of Welland Inc.	$8,100	Purchase a refrigerated cargo van box to to rescue more perishable food and distribute it to more people in need of healthy food in Niagara through partner agencies
2020	Pathstone Foundation	$5,000	Increase capacity at the 8 Hear & Now Walk-In Clinics located across Niagara.
2020	Pathstone Foundation	$55,000	Support the expansion of hours of service at the mental health walk in clinics across the Region
2020	Pelham Cares Inc.	$5,000	Support freezer purchase and other costs associated with responded to the increased need related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020	Port Cares	$18,170	Support ongoing provision of hot meals for children and adults who do not independently have access to healthy food due to the multiple, complex barriers they face.
2020	Positive Living Niagara	$4,000	Support the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network's strategic planning process to help solidify community engagement over the next 4 years
2020	Positive Living Niagara	$4,000	Support the creation of new 2021-2025 Strategic Plan for the agency to set a new course for the future.
2020	Small Change Fund	$1,500	Engage in shoreline cleanups along shores of Lake Ontario and include data collection and citizen science opportunities.
2020	St Catharines Public Library	$7,400	Purchase 10 hotspots and 10 unlimited data plans to be signed out by residents of Niagara Regional Housing, who can’t access wifi and have been impacted by COVID-19.
2020	Strive Niagara (AFSSN)	$500	Support the Collective Kitchen Program that would enable families from priority schools to participate in the bi-weekly cooking classes called "25 portions".
2020	Suitcase in Point Theatre Company	$5,000	Support 40 minute immersive, sight specific, play that starts at Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church and ends at City Hall for the Emancipation Day flag raising ceremony.
2020	Summer Camp Grants	$7,250	Provided bursaries to 5 organizations to support children to participate in a summer camp program.
2020	Tomorrow's Voices Foundation	$1,000	Support marketing of agency to recruit members for the children's choir kids between the ages of 7 and 18 in Niagara.
2020	Town of Lincoln	$2,500	Tree plantings and rain garden to promote native species and stormwater quality at Jordan Hollow Cultural Park.
2020	Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC), Niagara Chapter	$8,000	Restoration to enhance reach among landowners and help mitigate flooding in the watershed.
2020	United Way Niagara	$25,000	Support to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to provide food for food banks across Niagara.
2020	Welland Public Library	$500	Purchase seeds and supplies to launch a "seed library" at downtown location with the goal to protect genetic diversity in our food system and promote public access to seeds.
2020	Westview Christian Fellowship - Women 4 Women	$12,000	Creation of play area so children have the health benefits of playing outdoors.
2020	YMCA of Niagara	$15,000	Support Beyond the Bell program that addresses the achievement gap experienced by children in low-income neighborhoods through a free after-school program.
2020	YPI Canada	$10,000	Fund Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) that supports 4 Niagara schools to participate in the program.
2020	YWCA Niagara Region	$36,000	Support the building of the new community room space at new 24 unit transitional apartment building to be used by residents.
2019	Bethlehem Housing and Support Services	$4,000	Support our new Housing Hero Ambassadors program by developing timeless digital marketing collateral, including customizable social media templates and ambassador outreach videos.
2019	Bridges Community Health Centre	$7,500	Support fund for Bridges CHC clients, who would otherwise not be able to afford, basic or emergency medical and health related products and services.
2019	Brock University	$35,000	Support the teaching and learning actions that will foster a culture of truth, reciprocity, reconciliation and decolonization at Brock University and in the Niagara community.
2019	Canadian Cancer Society (Niagara)	$5,000	Support renovation of wig room to be a more welcoming environment and include a resource space for clients to obtain support and information on their diagnosis and treatment.
2019	Canadian Chamber Academy (Music Niagara)	$4,500	Support the creation of a pilot project establishing a biennial Choral Festival in Niagara on the Lake and surrounding region.
2019	Carousel Players	$4,600	Provide support for three free performances of Flying Hearts, a Sensory Friendly dance/theatre performance with live music, welcoming children of diverse abilities and special needs and their families.
2019	Cave Springs Camp Inc.	$5,000	Purchase three adjustable adult change tables to accommodate the physical needs of physically challenged youth.
2019	City of Niagara Falls - The Park in the City Committee	$4,000	Support Schools In Bloom program that will allow new schools to participate and develop environmental/horticulture projects that are student driven.
2019	City of St. Catharines - Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park	$4,000	Removal of invasive buckthorn and Manitoba maple trees, and bittersweet vines around waterfowl pond and in 2 other forest areas followed by native trees and shrubs plantings to restore habitat.
2019	City of Welland	$500	Purchase Concept 2 Ergometer machine to assist with year round training of rowing athletes in the South Niagara Niagara Rowing Club.
2019	CNIB	$5,000	Support program that teaches people with blindness and sight loss how to try, use, and access new accessible technologies that can dramatically reduce social isolation and enhance participation in the community.
2019	Community Care of West Niagara	$6,000	Support the development a Strategic Plan that will reflect the agency growthe and and diversification.
2019	Community Care of West Niagara	$30,000	Support the building renovation project that will improve the safety and accessibility of building for clients and the community at large, while improving efficiencies in support of expanded programming.
2019	Community Living St. Catharines	$15,000	Revitalize the tired, old worn-out kitchens in 3 group homes to better serve the 14 individuals residing at these locations to encourage a sense of connection and socialization.
2019	Design For A New Tomorrow	$6,000	Support the development a 5 year Strategic Plan for the organization.
2019	Epilepsy Niagara	$8,000	Support leadership program for youth (and adults) living with epilepsy, designed to empower them to be strong ambassadors, self-advocates and role models while equipping them with necessary life skills.
2019	Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines - Multicultural Centre	$500	Train 10 newcomers on public speaking, confidence-building, and group facilitation in order to connect and collaborate with elementary and high schools in the Niagara Region and give presentations on the newcomer experience.
2019	Food4Kids Niagara	$8,000	Develop a Summer Food Program to address the issue of child hunger during the summer months when school is not in session and student nutrition programs aren't running.
2019	Fort Erie Public Library	$500	Purchase furniture for the tween area, to enhance the popular tween program and expand seating capacity.
2019	Foundation of Resources for Teens (FORT)	$90,000	Over two years, support the continued operation of the only free after school program and youth resource centre in West Niagara and help build long term sustainability of the program.
2019	Gillian's Place	$50,000	Over two years - Support project that seeks to alleviate barriers to safe, affordable housing by partnering with Bethlehem Housing & Support Services to provide transitional housing and support for women and children fleeing abuse.
2019	Grimsby Museum (Town of Grimsby)	$2,500	Support project that will provide outdoor gallery space to the Grimsby Museum park including the installation of informational signs along side the artefacts already present in the park.
2019	Grimsby Public Art Gallery (Town of Grimsby)	$500	Support Armchair Art History series, a non-academic survey of the development of world art that will provide knowledge and increase understanding and appreciation of art and art galleries.
2019	Grimsby Public Art Gallery (Town of Grimsby)	$500	Support workshop with twoYukon based artists, one Indigenous, one a recent arrival, to enhance understanding of traditional territories and indigenous cultures from across Canada with the experiences of Niagara residents and our local environment.
2019	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$4,000	Support community engagement activities including tree planting, the installation of tree tags, and education and awareness of the role of trees and water quality.
2019	Hospice Niagara	$43,000	Support program that provides people living with terminal illnesses and their families informed choices about their end-of-life care, earlier in the illness trajectory to help reduce their anxiety during care transitions.
2019	Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Foundation	$25,000	Support the replacement of the medication management system, allowing for a safer, technically advanced and more efficient way of documenting and distributing medications to inpatients.
2019	Kiwanis Club of St .Catharines Central	$15,000	Support the purchase of a Tow Horse statue to educate residents to the role played in the first three Welland Canals and the development of Canada, and create a cultural centre of gravity.
2019	Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region	$35,000	Support the one time tenant build costs for a new office space in the Branscombe Mental Health Centre.
2019	NCDSB - Cardinal Newman Elementary School	$3,400	Purchase six child friendly spin bikes, to place in the regular classroom setting providing students with an opportunity to optimize on the relationship between exercise and brain performance/mood.
2019	Niagara College	$15,000	Support the Dental Outreach Project that brings students from the Dental Hygiene program into the Southridge and Salvation Army homeless shelters to provide oral health care and education to residents.
2019	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	$500	Purchase new air conditioning/heating unit for children's art studio space.
2019	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	$6,000	Support creation of Mock Archeological Dig that will enable the Museum to develop integrated learning opportunities for elementary school students and increase capacity.
2019	Niagara Falls Community Health Centre Inc.	$500	Purchase materials for summer camp where youth cook, play games, team build, and attend community outings with goal of building life-skills, healthy eating habits, and self-esteem to improve social-emotional wellbeing.
2019	Niagara Falls Community Outreach	$13,000	Support expansion of free meal program with goal to increase served to 73,000 providing 2 meals a day for those in need in Niagara Falls.
2019	Niagara Historical Society - Museum	$25,000	Development of an arts, culture and heritage-based educational program for the mobile museum that will be offered to Niagara schools as well as local events and festivals.
2019	Niagara Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre	$6,500	Supporte enhancements to existing database to improve internal processing/reporting and updates to website for external branding and to be more user-friendly.
2019	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre ( CARSA Inc. )	$500	Eevise and print agency pamphlets that will be distributed to service agencies and institutions,hospitals and doctors offices, across the Niagara.
2019	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre ( CARSA Inc. )	$6,000	Support the development a Strategic Plan that will include a component for succession planning and to further evaluate the viability of continuing with the current board governance model.
2019	Niagara Worship Centre	$500	Purchase new refridgerator to suport monthly outreach Hotmeal community soup kitchen.
2019	Pathstone Foundation	$15,000	Expand Pathstone's Hear & Now Walk-In Clinic extension program to address calls from community, clients and their families to offer more immediate access to mental health services.
2019	Pelham Cares Inc.	$10,000	Support the external waterproofing of the east section of facility, and remediation of mould from continuous water damage.
2019	Port Cares	$20,000	Purchase Transit Cargo Van for Reach Out Centre for the pick up and delivery of donations and emergency food deliveries.
2019	Positive Living Niagara	$5,000	Support project that will bring clients together over a two-day period to examine issues of self- confidence, assertiveness and reducing isolation by being involved in meaningful connections in community through work/volunteerism.
2019	Project S.H.A.R.E. of Niagara Falls Inc.	$25,000	Support the Volunteer program to meet the growing needs of the agency and improve the volunteer experience.
2019	REACH Niagara	$500	Support half day workshop to bring the community together to discuss initiatives aimed at marginalized population where speakers will address initiatives to enhance care in the Emergency room as well as OW/ODSP supplements.
2019	Red Roof Retreat	$500	Support redevelopment of staff orientation manual and training resources.
2019	Scientists In School - Niagara Region Branch	$5,000	Support the Adopt a Low-Income School initiative in the Niagara Region which allows schools in financial need participate in the Scientists in School program.
2019	St. James & St. Brendan Anglican Church	$500	Purchase tools for the volunteers planting and maintaining gardens at Mariners Park in downtown Port Colborne.
2019	St. John Ambulance - Niagara Falls Branch (St. John Council for Ontario)	$500	Purchase 20 training uniforms for MFR volunteers to ensure effective training and health and safety services to community members in 2019 and in the years ahead.
2019	St. John Ambulance - Niagara Falls Branch (St. John Council for Ontario)	$15,000	Support the Mental Health First Aid Training of St. John Ambulance instructors that then will be offered to citizens and organizations.
2019	Start Me Up Niagara (SMUN)	$12,000	Support project that aims to understand leading practices in SMUN’s radical service delivery model in order to extend and augment services to the benefit of the Niagara community in the future.
2019	Town of Lincoln	$500	Support 1st annual National Play Day event at the Jordan Lions Park that will promote a child's right to play.
2019	Town of Lincoln - Jordan Historical Museum	$4,000	In an effort to assist our visitors with mobility issues, purchase and install comfortable benches in the exhibition space, in order to enhance their experience in our museum.
2019	Town of Lincoln - Jordan Historical Museum	$25,000	Support the construction of a new, purpose-built Interpretive Centre for the community museum by addressing the need for appropriate shelving to house collection.
2019	Town of Pelham	$5,000	Support new program where seniors and students together create a community drama initiative, which highlights seniors' stories on thematic topics.
2019	Township of West Lincoln	$3,000	Plant additional trees in Wellandport Community park along the shoreline and to create an area for parking to protect and enhance the shoreline of the Welland River.
2019	United Way Niagara	$45,000	Over three years - Program to support seniors across Niagara in finanical need with health, medical and care items.
2019	West Niagara Palliative Care Services o/a Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers	$8,000	Support Older Adult Drop In Program providing connection, education, activities and access to resources for residents in West Niagara to help reduce social isolation
2019	YWCA Niagara Region	$100,000	Over two years, support program to help victims of human trafficking with housing and support services.
2025	Niagara Health Foundation - St. Catharines Site	$18,621	Replace outdated centrifuge equipment with a modern, high-performance unit that will enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve staff safety, and reduce test turnaround times.
2025	Horse Cents for Kids	$14,860	Pilot horsemanship program that gives Indigenous youth accessible, culturally respectful opportunities to build confidence, resilience, and well-being through connection with horses.
2025	FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre	$20,000	Support Art in Action: Climate, a 10-day initiative using art to spark climate dialogue featuring Ed Burtynsky's work, performances, exhibits, a climate symposium with wide community, youth, and educational engagement to inspire practical action
2025	Hospice Niagara	$18,500	In partnership with Positive Living Niagara, pilot a six-month grief/loss support program for people experiencing homelessness, additions and HIV, providing a safe space that validates experiences, empowers choice & reduces re-traumatization.
2025	Trinity United Church (Grimsby)	$6,001	Upgrade stage flooring in historic Memory Hall for public use and in particular for community theatre group which is the major repeated user of the facility .
2025	Junior Achievement South Western Ontario	$5,000	Deliver five programs to 125 students in grades 4–12, providing engaging, hands-on learning in financial literacy, career exploration, and entrepreneurship to help youth build confidence and essential life skills.
2025	Project SHARE	$7,000	Hire temporary holiday season worker to increase our capacity to better support the more than 17,622 people (2024) seeking emergency food supports this holiday season.
2025	The Norm Foster Theatre Festival	$10,000	Support A Niagara Christmas Carol, a new adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, set in the Niagara region prior to the second build of the Welland Canal circa 1840, and presented as an annual/biannual tradition.
2025	Starlight Children's Foundation Canada	$7,500	Purchase portable gaming device with tv (Starlight Fun Center) that encourages play, reduces stress, and empowers kids for children while in Niagara Health - Marotta Family Hospital.
2025	Canadian Chamber Academy (Music Niagara)	$5,000	Support Symphony for Seniors – A Musical Experience, that will bring world-class, intergenerational performances into senior residences and the Indigenous community, reducing isolation, celebrating diversity, and fostering connection through music.
2025	Niagara Children's Centre	$20,434	Replace Gait equipment that uses video & motion capture technology to provide individual treatment for kids with physical disabilities.
2025	Femmes du Feu Creations	$9,100	Support Youth Circus Creation Program, that brings together young people, ages 7 to 17, to learn aerial dance, gymnastics, and acrobatic performance and devise a circus arts show that will be shared at a community performance.
2025	Shaw Festival Theatre, Canada	$20,000	Transform Centre for Lifelong Creativity, cased on belief that the arts play a significant role in staying happy, healthy, and more connected as we age, we will add three pilot activities to our Positive Aging programs.
2025	Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH) Niagara	$16,590	Purchase software that help offer more mental health services to vulnerable community members while consistently and transparently tracking all trauma therapy outcomes.
2025	Casa El Norte Refugee Assistance Program	$20,000	Support Fort Cares Community Hub Model that will create a continuum of services through a new framework for agency collaboration, to address housing, reduce poverty, strengthen partnerships, and enhance the quality of life for residents.
2025	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$12,250	Support Wood Shop Skill Sharing Program that connects youth with older adults to improve safety and accessibility through hands-on projects, participants learn woodworking, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
2025	Heart Niagara	$24,000	Support the start up of The Crowded Table Café Social Enterprise that will reduce reliance on donor dollars and advance mission of healthy living, social inclusion, and education.
2025	Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold	$9,000	Strengthening Prevention: Equipping Staff with Landlord/Tenant Expertise Program to train housing staff in landlord/tenant law, improving their ability to resolve disputes, prevent evictions, and support long-term housing stability.
2025	Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara	$12,500	Fund Court Support Centre, steps from the St. Catharines courthouse, providing one-on-one support and trauma-informed care, helping young victims navigate court safely while promoting resilience and well-being.
2025	Carousel Players	$20,000	Support Niagara Children's Festival, a multi-day event offering live theatre, performances, and free cultural activities for children and their families.
2025	Positive Living Niagara	$20,000	Support project that builds community capacity by centering lived/living experience to foster a collective response to the needs of sex workers with a platform that will strengthen safety, wellbeing, and advocacy.
2025	Mishka Social Services	$15,000	Support Digital Bridges for Newcomers, that equips newcomer and refugee families with digital literacy and online safety skills to access housing, health, and education services while building confidence and independence in a digital world.
2025	Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation	$11,788	Replace 8 Windows 11-incompatible computers and discontinued Office 365 licenses (Feb 2026) with Business Premium securing member records and Basic licenses for daily operations serving 10,000+ visits.
2025	Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara	$22,000	Support Kids First Project that delivers engaging, preventative content to students that is designed to teach how to stay safe on and offline and empowered them to think critically and make choices to reduce their risk of harm.
2025	Start Me Up Niagara	$16,500	Support Mini Closet that offers 24-hour access to clothing, footwear and hygiene, making these essentials more accessible to those in need as it provides a lifeline that fosters compassion, dignity, and hope—the foundation of human connection.
2025	McNally House Hospice	$84,000	Purchase of three cuddle beds for Hospice that will enhance end-of-life care, offering space for loved ones to share meaningful moments and improve accessibility and comfort for bariatric patients, ensuring equitable care.
2025	Brock University	$110,000	Purchase equipment to support simulated learning that is needed to transition from student to nurse, ultimately helping address health-care sector labour shortages.
2025	Horse Cents for Kids	$30,000	Support update of the barn to become resilient against weather impacts to allow for continued riding and skill building programming for at-risk-youth and those with disabilities.
2025	Habitat for Humanity Niagara	$110,000	Support First Steps at Plymouth, a six-townhome project in Welland, creating affordable homeownership opportunities for families in need that promotes stability, independence, and economic growth, generating $1.2 million in community benefits.
2025	Community Living Welland Pelham	$24,000	Support program that works in combination with community partners to provide inclusive literacy and mathematics support for children and youth in our local community.
2025	Niagara Falls Public Library	$60,000	Support open+ technology that gives Chippawa residents access to their library outside of staffed hours, where members can browse and borrow from the collection, use computers, access wi-fi and enjoy the community space.
2025	Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Foundation	$44,000	Purchase Bioness L300 that will improve rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients as it aids in recovery from MS, stroke, and injuries, boosting mobility and overall quality of life.
2025	Boys and Girls Club of Niagara	$17,000	Support immediate and planned capital needs at the St. Catharines facility, may include kitchen and exterior door replacements, and updates to internal doors and the exterior fence to maintain safety, functionality, and compliance.
2025	Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit o/a South Shore Search And Rescue	$20,000	Support acquisition, installation, testing and crew training of wireless digital voice communication system for use on single-purpose rescue vessel, for accurate communication while protecting volunteers from long-term hearing loss.
2025	Niagara Children's Centre	$59,000	Support a Recreation Therapy Assistant will expand Recreation Therapy programs to more youth and children with physical, developmental or communicative delays and disabilities in Niagara.
2025	Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre	$40,000	Replace aging appliances and address critical repairs, including installing new windows, fixing a leaking skylight, and adding sliding bathroom doors, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for individuals facing homelessness.
2025	YWCA Niagara Region	$34,000	Provide a service protocol to respond to pre and post natal women who enter the shelter system and provide a service map and rapid response for community organizations to better support women.
2025	City of St. Catharines (Niagara Olympic T&F Club)	$200,000	The NOC track requires a surface upgrade as the current surface is at end of serviceable life. The surface replacement will allow the facility to continue to play a major role in healthy active living and athletic development in the community.
2025	Niagara Health Foundation - St. Catharines Site	$42,500	Purchase five new Stryker Prime Stretchers and IsoFlex SE Mattresses as part of a larger upgrade of patient beds throughout the Niagara Health System to enhance patient safety and reduce healthcare costs from pressure injuries.
2025	Niagara Regional Native Centre	$30,000	Create a fenced, shaded outdoor space with a gazebo and picnic tables providing a safe area for Indigenous children to engage in land-based learning, outdoor play, and cultural programming.
2025	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$32,000	Enhance play environment with a new sidewalk ensuring easy access to park side washrooms and three new shade stations providing all children, regardless of their abilities, safe access to play.
2025	Kids Care Oncology Central West Ontario	$75,000	Support RMHC Family Room at St. Catharines Hospital that will provide respite areas, laundry, and food services directly inside the hospital to ensure families can rest and recharge while remaining close to their hospitalized children.
2025	City of Niagara Falls	$6,554	Support the Garner Neighbourhood Trail tree canopy along a well utilized commuter trail that leads in between neighbourhoods and local high school.
2025	Links for Greener Learning	$8,944	Empower newcomer youth in Niagara to transform local urban spaces into thriving, sustainable green areas, fostering a deeper connection to nature, by focusing on environmental education, protecting & restoring environmental integrity.
2025	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$33,000	Monitor and restore slough forest habitat for species at risk including three endangered bat species and create programming that will include nature exploration opportunities, citizen science workshops and interactive indoor/outdoor exhibits.
2025	City of St. Catharines (Haig Neighbours)	$3,900	ArborSTC will canvass residences in the Facer neighbourhood of St. Catharines to offer native species trees and/or tree planting services to property owners and tenants at no cost.
2025	Swim Drink Fish	$20,000	Monitor water quality and nuisance algae at underserved beaches and shorelines in the Niagara region and promote water literacy and restoration through community engagement and advocacy work.
2025	Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation	$50,000	Restore 1 ha of wetland habitat and enhance 0.9 ha of associated upland habitat within St. George Park in Welland which will include wetland excavation, managing invasive species, and planting of native trees/plants.
2025	Hamilton Naturalists' Club	$13,600	Enhance one of the six ponds found at the Grimsby Wetlands by increasing the depth of half of the pond to improve biodiversity.
2025	The Niagara Foundation	$20,000	Support rehabilitation of The Wilderness lands and building with Phase 1 (Natural Environment) which focuses on health of, and public access to, One Mile Creek and the extensive Carolinian forest/significant horticultural plantings on the grounds.
2025	Cairn Christian School	$20,000	Support restoration of the school yard that will enhance biodiversity on the property and to increase curiosity and a passion for environmental stewardship among the students and community.
2025	The Niagara Parks Foundation	$20,000	Restore up to one hectare of habitat along the Niagara Falls Moraine through the removal of invasive species and the planting of over 7,500 native plants.
2025	City of Welland	$14,300	Support tree canopy replacement project along the Kingsway/Canal Lands is a proactive step toward environmental responsibility and community improvement, representing phase 2 of a multiphase project.
2025	Ontario Nature	$9,706	Support work to combat the infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid at Harold Mitchell Nature Reserve, expanding protection of the locally rare mature hemlock forest.
2025	Town of Pelham	$20,000	In partnership with Land Care Niagara, undertake a feasibility study to restore Niagara’s unique population of Native Brook Trout in the Upper Twelve Mile Creek watershed.
2025	Town of Pelham	$6,800	Establish a connected trail network between Marlene Stewart Streit Park (MSSP) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada property and include educational opportunities on the benefits of conserving Carolinian forests and outdoor recreation.
2025	Niagara Falls Art Gallery	$2,200	Support production of an 18 month Calendar focused on artwork by children throughout the Niagara Region to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Art Gallery.
2025	St Vincent de Paul Society	$2,500	Purchase freezer for increased donations.
2025	RiverBrink Art Museum Inc.	$2,500	Assist development of an artist residency with funding for fire safety upgrades, legal review of artist contract, upgrades to building security and bedroom furniture.
2025	Project SHARE	$2,000	Install a 2-way intercom system in their reception window to better support the more than 71,741 seeking emergency food & housing support as well as our valued donors and service providers with accuracy, dignity and respect.
2025	Community Crew	$2,500	Purchase Better Impact, volunteer management software.
2025	Links for Greener Learning	$1,800	Purchase computer and utility card to support operations of the Good Food Box Program.
2025	West Niagara Agricultural Society	$2,500	Provide permanent refillable bottle filling station and cooler in the Community Hall of the grounds
2025	Brock University	$2,350	Support mental health of students by providing personal counsellors with specialized training in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its common co-occurring conditions.
2025	Mountainview CRC	$2,000	Purchase freezers to support Tuesday Evening Food Program, addressing the food security needs of those living on the street and provide them with an opportunity to enjoy a warm, nutritious meal.
2025	Young Caregivers Association	$1,728	Fund staff professional development to best serve our community which would result in fewer waitlists, stronger care and better support for young caregivers.
2025	I Can Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association of Niagara Inc. - I CAN-T.E.R.	$1,500	Provide professional development and educational tool kits for participant use in Equine Assisted Learning Program
2025	Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Fonthill	$2,373	Enhance accessibility and build capacity by purchasing spine label printers for both Lincoln and Pelham to produce durable labels and minimize the time materials are unavailable to customers while being relabeled.
2025	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre	$2,500	Support skill-based psychoeducational group aimed at symptom improvement and preparing participants for effective engagement in individual psychotherapy.
2025	Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold (Niagara Nutrition Partners)	$2,500	Purchase of two staff laptops to enable enhanced productivity through faster, reliable devices, and supported staff to ensure uninterrupted services and response to our community needs.
2025	The Willow Community Support Services (Willow Arts Community)	$2,500	Support “Songs for Healing,” that will foster creative collaboration and cultural healing by uniting artists and Indigenous community members to share stories and create original music together.
2025	Town of Grimsby - Grimsby Public Art Gallery (GPAG)	$2,500	Support free monthly art-hang series inviting local queer and trans youth to explore different artmaking practices in a safe, peer-supported space intended for developing creative expression and fostering community.
2025	The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre	$2,500	Purchase and install a commercial high temperature dishwasher that meets health and safety requirements and benefit from increased capacity by improving operational efficiencies.
2025	Literacy Link Niagara Inc.	$900	Fund the Niagara Navigator guide that will share easy-to-use tools and resources that help educators, employment staff, and community organizations work together to support people in finding the learning, jobs, and services they need.
2025	Tomorrow's Voices Foundation	$2,500	Partner with students from Niagara College to launch and implement the volunteer management and attendance tracking app specially developed by students for the organization.
2025	Mountainview CRC	$1,500	Purchase needed equipment to support Tuesday Evening Food Program, addressing the food security needs of those living on the street and provide them with an opportunity to enjoy a warm meal, that is nutritiously balanced for healthier living.
2025	Starlight Children's Foundation Canada	$2,500	Purchase portable gaming devices that encourages play, reduces stress, and empowers kids for children while in St. Catharines hospital.
2025	Niagara College	$2,500	Understand underground habitat of Eastern Red-Backed Salamanders that are essential species: as they support a biodiversity of other creatures and facilitate carbon sequestration in our forests.
2025	Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie	$1,948	Provide staff with tools & techniques to effectively manage & de-escalate challenging behaviors ensuring the safety & dignity of individuals with brain injuries.
2025	Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library	$2,500	Support project that empowers kids in Niagara to explore STEM through hands-on learning and access to new tech tools at the library, supporting digital literacy and community connection
2025	Avanti Chamber Singers	$2,500	Purchase works of living composers, to diversify music library and performances to include more music by Canadian, women and BIPOC composers.
2025	The Willow Community Support Services (Willow Arts Community)	$1,500	Support Exhibition Catalogue that creates a lasting record of art works in the form of a professionally photographed, designed, and printed booklet that celebrates artists living with mental illness/substance use.
2025	The Brown Homestead	$1,988	Purchase portable A/V equipment, to enhance off-site programs and outreach to reach more diverse audiences—ensuring Niagara’s Homestead is shared and experienced by all.
2025	Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation	$2,336	Enhancing private program spaces to ensure confidentiality and comfort for cancer support groups and counselling sessions, respecting vulnerable community members' dignity while delivering more effective support services.
2025	Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Fonthill	$2,500	Purchase English as a Second Language collection that will provide resources to support learning English, including grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills, as well as career-specific materials for fields like healthcare and business.
2025	YMCA of Niagara	$2,500	Provide key day camp staff with enhanced pre-camp training (NVCI) to support the needs and well being of individuals who are in distress and may demonstrate inappropriate or risk behaviours while in the camp environment.
2025	The Essential Collective Theatre	$1,500	Create website that will be a community meeting space for artists to share, learn, discuss and showcase their new works.
2025	Summer Camp Grants	$39,500	Provide grants to 22 organizations to support nearly 300 children in finanical need attend summer camp programs.
2025	Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation	$1,000
2025	Niagara Regional Native Centre	$2,500
2025	YPI Canada	$15,000	Support Youth & Philantrophy Initiative (YPI) that supported 6 Niagara Schools to participate in the program.
2024	Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region	$41,420.00	Establishment of a Niagara Family Physician Dementia Community of Practice will invoke system changes to improve diagnosing dementia and post-diagnostic supports in Niagara for both family physicians and persons concerned about cognitive changes.
2024	Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH) Niagara	$50,000.00	Provide pretreatment assessment and support to vulnerable people with complex, mental health needs while they wait for trauma specific therapy and offer neurofeedback sessions for therapists to facilitate wellness and avoid burnout.
2024	Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH) Niagara	$1,500.00	Provide software programming resources and tactile device to enhance Neurofeedback treatment for vulnerable clients.
2024	Bethlehem Housing and Support Services	$15,000.00	Support the Unit Preparation Pest (UPP) Program that prepares tenant homes for pest treatments which is an eviction-prevention program that addresses the challenges of trauma, poverty, literacy, and disabilities.
2024	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara	$1,500.00	Increase the capacity of the team by enabling them to identify and understand their own strengths, and the strengths of their colleagues in order to better serve vulnerable children and youth.
2024	Boys and Girls Club of Niagara	$45,000.00	Replace HVAC unit, gym divider system and renovate existing underutilized space for the organization.
2024	Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie	$980.00	Development of a comprehensive emergency plan to train all staff in emergency protocols, this will benefit our community, providing them with adaptable guidelines that offer a framework for handling unique situations effectively.
2024	Brock University	$1,500.00	Purchase fridge and supplies for frozen meal program to support students on an as needed basis, that are prepared by volunteers and stored at the Faith and Life Centre.
2024	Canadian Chamber Academy (Music Niagara)	$5,000.00	Support Arts Unbound, an inclusive talent show with 10 performances by artists with a disability, aimed at engaging new audiences and showcasing exceptional talent, in partnership with Community Living and Niagara College.
2024	Canadian Mental Health Association	$7,500.00	Fund a new shared clinical data base to support documentation of a streamlined referral process, standardized screening and assessment and provide data for evaluation and quality improvement ideas.
2024	Caribbean Workers Outreach Project	$1,500.00	Hire seasonal Program Coordinator to arrange for buses, recruit leaders and volunteers, book venues and arrange for food and refreshments, for weekly community gatherings and special events.
2024	Carousel Players	$15,000.00	Support annual Niagara Children’s Festival, an exciting multi-day event offering live theatre, performances, and culture for young audiences from early years to teens, in three Niagara municipalities in May 2025.
2024	Cave Springs Camp Inc.	$1,500.00	Purchase 80 Personal Flotation Devises for canoeing and pond studies areas ensuring safety of all participants.
2024	Central Station Education Initiative	$26,532.00	Support project to move forward to preserve a uniquely designed heritage Fire Station with over 100 years of firefighting history and deliver programming to enlighten visitors about firefighting history.
2024	City of Niagara Falls	$4,500.00	Environmental Action Committee will partner with local school groups to plant native Carolinian trees within Preakness Park to help enhance the urban forest canopy.
2024	City of St. Catharines (Haig Neighbours)	$3,525.00	ArborSTC will canvass residences in the Queenston neighbourhood of St. Catharines to offer native species trees and/or tree planting services to property owners and tenants at no cost.
2024	City of Welland	$12,000.00	Support tree canopy replacement project along the Kingsway/Canal Lands is a proactive step toward environmental responsibility and community improvement.
2024	Community Living Grimsby Lincoln and West Lincoln	$1,500.00	Support website redevelopment in conjunction with rebranding efforts that coincides with 60th anniversary in 2025.
2024	Community Support Services of Niagara	$7,500.00	Support the Transportation Services team to expand the number of rides to medical and non medical appointments for older adults across Niagara.
2024	Contact Niagara for Children's and Developmental Services	$6,588.00	Support the 1-2-3 Magic workshops that provide program supports at no cost to parents/caregivers of children age 2-12 years.
2024	Femmes du Feu Creations	$1,500.00	Purchase supplies for summer camps for youth to explore and learn about circus arts in downtown Welland with expanded aerial performance and juggling elements.
2024	Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines	$1,500.00	Support event to address anti-Asian racism, by creating a safe space, using art to encourage dialogue, compassion and understanding with a focus on accessibility; sensory friendly.
2024	Future Black Female	$7,500.00	Support strategic planning, personnel development, and digital adaptation, for sustainable growth and expanded program delivery to support diverse youth aged 16-22.
2024	Gateway Residential and Community Support Services of Niagara	$15,000.00	Support volunteer-based Furniture Bank, dedicated to furnishing the homes of our clients with generous donations from the community while saving valuable furniture from ending up in landfills.
2024	Gillian's Place	$14,910.00	Enhance supports for Child & Youth Department that will provide more compassionate trauma-informed care to children and youth who have experienced abuse.
2024	Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit o/a South Shore Search And Rescue	$15,000.00	Acquire secure on-site storage for crucial protective equipment for rescue volunteers, preserving the life of expensive assets while enhancing emergency response time.
2024	Grimsby Museum	$1,500.00	Support Heritage Grimsby Mapping Project, that seeks to develop a print and digital map locating the town’s built and cultural heritage, including designated heritage buildings, public art, and other cultural landmarks of local significance.
2024	Heart Niagara	$7,000.00	Support HeartReignite Initiative that seeks to re-establish and expand the HHSP and CPR/AED training, by building capacity and confidence with trained CPR/AED instructors to enhance emergency preparedness and promote cardiovascular health.
2024	Heart Niagara	$48,877.00	Purchase state-of-the-art holter diagnostic devices to support family medicine practices in timely diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease while all net revenues are reinvested in Niagara families.
2024	Heart Niagara	$1,500.00	Update organizational bylaws in compliance with ONCA standards and provide trauma-informed service training for staff, prompted by expanded services to 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
2024	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$13,570.00	Support habitat creation projects that promote environmental awareness, often referred to as ‘wood working for wildlife" that engages all ages and all abilities, restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity loss and attract backyard wildlife.
2024	Heartland Forest Nature Experience	$33,000.00	Restore forest and wetland habitat, providing citizen science opportunities and educating through signage, interactive programming and a new Water Quality educational exhibit within the Discovery Atrium.
2024	Horse Cents for Kids	$1,500.00	Purchase new horseback riding saddle for use in horsemanship programs.
2024	Hospice Niagara	$14,460.00	Develop secure web portal for staff, volunteers, and board members to support the expansion of three hospice sites, and providing a centralized and easily accessible information hub.
2024	I Am Compelled Collective (I Am Compelled)	$1,500.00	Using film to championing Treaty 6 histories and culture by sharing the untold stories of Frog Lake First Nation.
2024	Kids Care Oncology Central West Ontario	$75,000.00	Support RMHC Family Room at St. Catharines Hospital that will provide respite areas, laundry, and food services directly inside the hospital to ensure families can rest and recharge while remaining close to their hospitalized children.
2024	Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara	$27,500.00	Support new innovative play space and multipurpose room will serve as a hub for therapeutic afterschool programs and Camp Acorn, as well as allow the Centre to support more Niagara kids in more meaningful ways through new programs and services.
2024	Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Fonthill	$33,000.00	Support Driving Literacy and Community Connection – a Bookmobile service throughout its communities by retrofitting a vehicle to act as a mobile library branch supporting underserved populations in Lincoln and Pelham.
2024	Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Fonthill	$1,500.00	Support Baby’s First Book program which includes free book and library information package to create awareness of library programs and services and support early literacy for healthy brain development.
2024	Links for Greener Learning	$1,500.00	Renovate community garden with new raised wooden beds that are accessible, ergonomic and designed for seniors, enhancing usability and promoting a sustainable, eco-friendly space.
2024	Literacy Link Niagara	$15,000.00	Support WrapAround model, where learners benefit from a team of supporters who encourage successful completion of their program, including friends, family members, educators, employment & social services.
2024	Niagara Artists' Company	$1,500.00	Purchase upgrades to fully equip a cinema-grade camera to be used by Niagara filmmakers at affordable rental rates through the Tool Library at the Niagara Artists Centre.
2024	Niagara College	$13,000.00	Fill knowledge gaps with the necessary equipment to install a Motus tower at Welland Campus that will allow for complete coverage of Niagara Region, providing valuable data to inform conservation decisions on local & global scales.
2024	Niagara Falls Community Outreach	$5,970.00	Replace Baking Kitchen oven.
2024	Niagara Falls Public Library	$1,500.00	Help create, support, and advertise the Seed Squad in which people who borrow seeds from the library and return harvested seeds at the end of growing season will become part of the Seed Squad: a special club that champions seed harvesting.
2024	Niagara Falls Public Library	$1,500.00	Support The Puzzle Collection, including jigsaw puzzles with a mix of themes including for people with dementia, children, a general adult audience, and a selection of custom printed puzzles featuring images from Local History Collection.
2024	Niagara Foundation for Family & Children's Services	$11,360.00	Purchase appliances for 10-bedroom group home in Welland for children between the ages of 9-14 living with complex mental health and behavioral challenges.
2024	Niagara Foundation for Family & Children's Services	$42,000.00	Purchase six-person van to support the transportation needs of children between the ages of 9-14 living in a ten-bed residential treatment home in Welland, which is due to begin operations in January 2025.
2024	Niagara Geopark - Ohnia:Kara Global Geopark Inc	$7,500.00	Support development of strategic plan to guide sustainable tourism efforts, community engagement, and preservation of geological and cultural heritage, ultimately aiming for UNESCO Global Geopark recognition.
2024	Niagara Health System	$1,500.00	Support event that unites community organizations and equity leaders to explore strategies for advancing DEI in healthcare, offering tools through expert presentations on Indigenous health, sociodemographic data, and health equity practices.
2024	Niagara Jazz Festival	$8,250.00	Support MUSIC in the PARK, two live music stages featuring jazz and world music performances, food trucks, beverage vendors, artisan marketplace, KIDZ ZONE, and 'Tent Talks' featuring guest speakers, artist meet & greets.
2024	Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority	$47,000.00	Restore 6 ha of wetland habitat and enhance 160 m of Lake Erie shoreline within Lakewood Conservation Area, including managing invasive species, planting of native trees/plants, and installing nature-based shoreline solutions.
2024	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre	$55,264.00	Support mentoring program that will increase capacity to serve clients through a structured trauma training curriculum aimed at cultivating skills, refining evidence-based interventions and increasing proficiency in the nuances of trauma work.
2024	Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre	$1,230.00	Purchase two new laptop computers for in-office & off-site operations, aiming to increase the overall Counselling Department capacity.
2024	Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library	$1,500.00	Support the hosting of three special guests to enhance children's programming, including artist James Paterson and his interactive storytelling machine, a live reptile show by Reptile Kingdom, and a musical experience with Drums et al.
2024	Port Cares	$27,500.00	Support the provision of outdoor furnishings and equipment for new housing development providing deeply affordable rental housing for vulnerable low-income independent seniors and female led single rent families with young children.
2024	Project SHARE	$1,500.00	Re-purpose storage room into board room and create additional office space to increase physical building capacity to meet the community need.
2024	RCEC Saint Therese Parish Port Colborne	$5,700.00	Improve security be adding cameras and recording devices to keep community and clients safe.
2024	Royal Canadian Legion Ridgeway Branch 230	$750.00	Replace projection system that is outdated and can no longer be used with modern digital equipment
2024	Scouts Canada	$30,000.00	Restore 12 Mile Creek, vital to Niagara's ecosystem, ensuring the return of brook trout and other species to Camp Wetaskiwin and remove invasives, plant native trees for shade, and curb erosion to revive the cold-water stream.
2024	Shaw Festival Theatre, Canada	$10,000.00	Assess current practices and carbon footprint and, using the Theatre Green Book as a guide, we will create a roadmap for us and for the Canadian theatre industry, on how to become more environmentally sustainable.
2024	Silver Spire United Church	$15,000.00	Support the shower and laundry program that offers hygiene solutions to those who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty, without access to laundry services or showering capabilities.
2024	St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Alumni Fund	$10,000.00	Support the “St. Catharines Collegiate Fitness and Wellness Centre” project that provides students with the opportunity to access an updated fitness facility in a safe, supervised and all-inclusive environment.
2024	St Catharines World Rowing	$29,597.00	Support the accessibility project that will ensure sure athletes coming to Niagara will have no restrictions based on their abilities to compete and the on-course experience will be safe for all.
2024	St. David's Anglican Church	$2,558.00	Purchase fridge/freezer to support weekly food pantry, where visitors receive non perishable items, plus milk, bread, and fresh vegetables.
2024	St. John Ambulance	$8,935.00	Replace emergency supplies and equipment to be utilized at community events and to assist the Niagara Region in case of medical emergencies, disasters, evacuations and to provide assistance at shelters as required.
2024	St. John Ambulance, Niagara Region Branch	$37,500.00	Support repairs required at St. John House to ensure Community Services Units and volunteers are able to receive high quality training to serve all of Niagara.
2024	Suitcase in Point	$6,000.00	Re-build audiences through a partnership-based social media/ marketing campaign that will develop local next-generation artists, growing their skills and public awareness of their creative work through video & social media.
2024	Summer Camp Grants	$38,295.00	Provide bursaries to 20 organizations to support nearly 300 children in financial need attend summer camp programs.
2024	The Bridge Church	$42,722.00	Develop a Food Recovery Program to leverage existing food resources in Niagara Falls through a system that allows for the collection and redistribution of untouched food to food-insecure community members.
2024	The Brown Homestead	$1,500.00	Support the attendance of staff members at national and provincial conferences to gain knowledge, skills and experience as well as build connections with industry leaders in our sector.
2024	The Foundation of Resources for Teens	$15,000.00	Hire part-time Program Assistant to immediately resolve capacity issues and guarantee strategic program delivery.
2024	The Hope Centre	$1,500.00	Develop Case for Support that will showcase the compelling stories of the Centre and will form the basis of annual giving campaign for major donors aimed at supporting ongoing operations.
2024	The Niagara Parks Foundation	$20,000.00	Restore and expand 1km of riparian vegetated buffers along the Niagara River shoreline through the removal of invasive species and the planting of over 7,500 native plants.
2024	The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre	$15,000.00	Hire part-time Administrative Assistant to improve capacity and capabilities that will build structure and systems for sustainable growth.
2024	The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre	$1,500.00	Upgrade two printers to improve overall organizational capacity and improve efficiency, productivity and cost savings.
2024	The Norm Foster Theatre Festival	$9,500.00	Support theatrical workshopping and professional readings of A Niagara Christmas Carol, a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol, set in Niagara during the second major build of the Welland Canal.
2024	The Regional Municipality of Niagara	$10,000.00	Create and deliver hands-on learning opportunities to teach the community about stream science, how water moves across the landscape, why erosion happens, and how conservation practices can be implemented to prevent erosion and water quality impacts.
2024	The Town of Lincoln	$42,962.00	In partnership with the Niagara Regional Native Centre and Plenty Canada, support the planning and developing of Sho'aríshon Park into a gathering space that recognizes longstanding Indigenous presence in the Niagara Region through arts and culture.
2024	The Town of Lincoln	$17,000.00	Support Mini Forests Pilot Project, using the Miyawaki model, that aims to naturalize our urban spaces with a forest habitat, in compact areas, this project combats climate change, boosts urban biodiversity, and forms a green oasis.
2024	The Volunteer Well	$1,500.00	Purchase rollup banners to increase accessibility at different places, venues and events to promote mandate, and services for greater community impact.
2024	The Willow Community Support Services (Willow Arts Community)	$7,500.00	Support initiative that invites residents to create murals on the boards surrounding the property along Ontario St., Haig St., Pleasant Ave., and Carlton St. that reflect the communities and the people from across the city who worked at GM.
2024	The Willow Community Support Services (Willow Arts Community)	$1,000.00	Increase visibility and outreach through marketing materials; helping to reach broader audiences and foster more community engagement, which amplifies impact and promotes meaningful connections within community.
2024	Town of Pelham	$7,000.00	Purchase and install a commercial dishwashing unit at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 to support community events and charitable activities at the facility, which includes a free weekly meal distribution program to veterans and seniors.
2024	Victim Services Niagara	$87,000.00	Over two years, support an A-HT coalition that will work in tandem with the A-HT protocol to benefit survivors by improving access to services, assist in system navigation, service mapping, and identify gaps in service delivery and client needs.
2024	Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation	$15,000.00	Renovate an unfinished room to accommodate the increased demand for program, services and office space.
2024	Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation	$1,184.00	Develop and maintain mini gardens for fresh herbs and vegetables for healthy eating programs while fostering volunteer and member connections while nurturing relationships and supporting each other through shared experiences.
2024	West Niagara Agricultural Society	$7,500.00	Build shade shelter for the use of the community members that attend all events at West Niagara Fairgrounds.
2024	West Niagara Agricultural Society	$1,500.00	Have volunteers build bleachers and a bench for community use.
2024	West Niagara Palliative Care Services o/a Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers	$7,500.00	Through strategic rebranding and website redevelopment, revitalize the organization to enhance fundraising, organizational development, improve stakeholder communication, and increase capacity to serve the community.
2024	Westview Centre 4 Women	$1,500.00	Provide nutritious school snacks to pantry options for families, whereby them giving a suggested donation will rollover and continue to purchase needed school snacks for children in our area.
2024	YMCA of Niagara	$1,500.00	Provide key day camp staff with enhanced pre-camp training (NVCI) to support the needs and well being of individuals who are in distress and may demonstrate inappropriate or risk behaviours while in the camp environment.
2024	YPI Canada	$10,000.00	Support Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) that supported 4 Niagara schools to participate in the program.