The Board of the ICF would like to thank everyone who made a gift during the Giving Challenge Week. We exceeded our goal, and received $2,000 in matching funds from the government of Manitoba and $2,000 in matching funds from the Winnipeg Foundation. Donations totaling $27,025.98 were made for Challenge Funds, making our total $31,025.98!
The even better news is that during the 6 weeks starting November 1st, we have have received $205,382.37 in donations for our various funds and causes! All donations support different aspects of life in the South Interlake Region.
The Endow MB Giving Challenge will be from November 13 to 19, 2023.
During this week, we aim to grow our All Communities Fund, or other non-restricted funds. These funds help us make Community Grants every year.
This year, we would like local donors to challenge other donors to make a donation! It can be a large donation or a small donation. Some examples of challenges could be:
- Dog walkers in Stony Mountain.
- Staff of the Interlake School Division
- Local real estate agents
- Lions Manor residents
- and so on! You make the challenge!
If YOU would like to make a challenge of $50, $100, $250 or whatever, send an email to tracy@interlakefoundation.ca and we will work together to make your challenge! We will post on our website and social media (with your permission of course!) Please, help us have a fun week and raise lots of donations that benefit local charities through our Community Granting Program!
Ways to donate to our All Communities Fund (or another of our Unrestricted funds) during the Challenge week:
–Visit www.interlakefoundation.ca and click “DONATE” to donate securely with a credit card. Online donations will be processed and receipted by the Winnipeg Foundation. There is also the option online to sign up for monthly or annual donations!
–Drop off cheques payable to the Interlake Community Foundation before November 19 to:
- Access Credit Union, Stonewall Branch attn: Bob Beck
- RM of Woodlands Office
- South Interlake Regional Library, Teulon Branch
- Lillies and Lattes, Woodlands
–Mail a cheque payable to the Interlake Community Foundation to Interlake Community Foundation, Box 1575, Stonewall, MB R0C2Z0. We must receive it before November 19th to be eligible.
–eTransfer your donation to info@interlakefoundation.ca Please follow up with an email containing your mailing address.
–Donations of publicly traded securities Visit www.interlakefoundation.ca and click ‘DONATIONS’ and then ‘How to give.’ Contact us for more information.
–Call us! We can come and pick up your donation. 204-467-5634
-The donation form can be downloaded here:General donation form ICF for endow challenge
If you are interested in creating your own legacy fund, please contact me and we can discuss all the options to meet your philanthropic goals.
The ICF supports all aspects of life in the RMs of Rockwood, Rosser and Woodlands and the Towns of Stonewall and Teulon, making grants to a wide variety of worthy causes – from daycares to seniors’ programs, scholarships to school improvements, community centers to heritage sites. We help children, athletes, seniors, artists, students and more!
Our Community Grants are possible thanks to generous gifts from local donors such as yourself. Community foundations pool and endow (permanently invest) all gifts and the income earned supports a variety of projects within the foundation’s catchment area. The original endowed contributions are never spent, ensuring a legacy for donors and a permanent source of support for the community. No matter the size of your gift, your contribution will improve life here for generations to come. All donations are welcome, and those over $20 will receive a tax receipt.
Thank you for your anticipated support!
The ICF’s eligible unrestricted funds are:
All Communities Fund Larry & Leona Baker Fund
Beck Family Fund Nell Smith Memorial Fund
Bel Acres Community Fund Nestor Myska Memorial Fund
Boonstra Farms Community Fund Percy & Mary Durham Fund
George & Grace Willox Memorial Fund Ralph Eichler Legacy Fund – Lakeside
Guttman Family Fund Sexton Family Fund
Herb & Helen Kletke Fund Slagerman Family Fund
Lauritz & Georgina Jensen Fund Stephanie Oland Duncan Memorial Fund
Stonewall Family Foods Fund McClure Family Fund
Lynn and Wally MacMartin Fund Jack Moore Memorial Community Fund
