Foundation Updates

  • October 15, 2018

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  • 2017 Fall Grant – Altona Library

    September 25, 2018

    2017FallGrant.LibraryWEBAltona Community Foundation vice president Chris Sumner presents a cheque to head librarian Cathy Ching of the South Central Regional Library. Funds were used to purchase a new desk at the Altona Library.

  • 2018 YIP Grant

    September 25, 2018

    2018.YIPFoodBankOn behalf of the W.C. Miller Youth in Philanthropy group, Altona Community Foundation board member Keith Stoesz presents a cheque for $200 to Angelika Stoesz of the Rhineland Area Food Bank. Funds were used for a gate.

  • 2018 YIP Grant

    September 25, 2018

    2018.YIPYFCOn behalf of the W.C. Miller Youth in Philanthropy group, Altona Community Foundation vice president Chris Sumner presents a cheque for $950 to Marty Falk from The Station – Youth for Christ. Funds were used to purchase camera equipment.

  • 2018 YIP Grant

    July 31, 2018

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    On behalf of the W.C. Miller Youth in Philanthropy group, Altona Community Foundation board member Loren Braul presents a grant cheque for $600 to Ruth Reimer from Katie Cares. The grant was used to purchase new alarm clocks for rooms in Katie’s Cottage. The clocks are user friendly, allowing guests to set the alarm with confidence and lessen the anxiety that they won’t miss their important appointments at the hospital.

  • 2018 YIP Grant

    July 23, 2018

    2018 YIPAquatic Centre.WEBOn behalf of the W.C. Miller Youth in Philanthropy group, Altona Community Foundation president Bill Penner presents a grant cheque for $950 to Ron Epp and Aquatic Centre staff. The grant was used to purchase a hoyer lift at the Aquatic Centre to assist disabled persons into the pool.

  • 2017 Fall Grant – Altona Library

    June 26, 2018

    2017fall.AltonaLibrary.WEBAltona Community Foundation vice president Chris Sumner, along with library staff and other organizations that supported the desk/renovation project at the Altona branch of the South Central Regional Library.

  • 2016 Fall Grant – Bergthal School

    April 2, 2018

    2016.BergthalSchoolAltona Community Foundation board member Scott Penner presents a cheque for $3,500 to Joe Braun of the Bergthal School Project. Funds were used for finishing costs at the school. The school is being developed as an interpretive centre/museum depicting the history of education in the West Reserve.

  • 2017 Spring Grant – Rhineland Child Care

    October 30, 2017

    2017.Rhineland Child Care.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Loren Braul presents a cheque for $582.60 to the Rhineland Child Care. Funds were used for window coverings.

  • 2016 Fall Grant – Altona Minor Hockey

    October 23, 2017

    2016.AltonaMinorHockey.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a cheque for $2,000 to Jason Pilkington of Altona Minor Hockey. Funds were used for jerseys to help keep hockey an affordable sport.

  • 2017 Spring Grant – Gretna Prairie Centre

    October 17, 2017

    2017.GretnaPraireCentre.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Loren Braul presents a $500 cheque to Susie Fisher of the Gretna Prairie Centre. Funds were used for toilet upgrades at the Centre.

  • 2016 Spring Grant – Altona Skating Club

    October 10, 2017

    2016.AltonaSkating.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Loren Braul presents a $1,636 cheque to Eva Peters of the Altona Skating Club. Funds were used for a skating harness.

  • 2017 Spring Grant – Neubergthal Heritage

    October 2, 2017

    2017.Neubergthal.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $2,000 cheque to Ray Hamm of the Neubergthal Heritage Foundation. The money was used to build washrooms at the heritage site.

  • 2017 Spring Grant – Town of Altona

    October 2, 2017

    2017.TownAltona.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Chris Sumner presents a $2,500 cheque to Ron Epp, Town of Altona. The money was used for Canada 150 celebrations.

  • 2017 Spring Grant – Altona Senior Centre

    September 13, 2017

    2017.Altona Senior.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a cheque for $1,200 to Helen Voth of the Altona Senior Centre. Funds were used for an outdoor door opener and a roller blind in the kitchen.

  • 2016 Fall Grant – The Gardens on Tenth

    August 8, 2017

    2016.GardensTenth.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a cheque for $5,820 to Laurie Schellenberg, managing director at The Gardens on Tenth. Funds were used for a new fire alarm panel at The Apartments.

  • 2017 Spring Grant – BSO

    July 21, 2017

    2017.BSO.WEBAltona Community Foundation president Bill Penner presents a cheque for $2,820 to Richard Neufeld of Blue Sky Opportunities. The money was used to purchase a tractor for their new recycling program.

  • 2016 Fall Grant – Field of Dreams

    July 13, 2017

    2016.FieldDreams.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Loren Braul presents a cheque for $4,365  to Ken Wiebe from Field of Dreams. Funds were used for grandstand seating at Access Field.

  • 2016 Spring Grant – Blue Sky Opportunities

    April 19, 2017

    2016.BlueSky.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Chris Sumner presents a $5,000 cheque to Richard Neufeld of Blue Sky Opportunities. Funds were used for the building construction on their new recycling plant.

  • 2016 Spring Grant – Altona Elks

    April 19, 2017

    2016.AltonaElks.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a $2,175 cheque to Rita Wiebe and Guy Mullen of the Altona Elks. Funds were used for the construction of an indoor play area.

  • Friesens donates

    March 31, 2017

    ACF.FriesensDonation.WEBBill Penner, president of the Altona Community Foundation accepts a cheque for $986 from Harold Stoesz of Friesens Corporation. Friesens recently launched an “Employee-Directed Giving Program” through which each employee-owner votes for organizations they feel would benefit the most from charitable giving. The Altona Community Foundation was selected as one of their recipients. A contribution to the foundation lasts forever as the capital reserve is always left intact.

  • 2016 Fall Grant – Altona Curling Club

    January 26, 2017

    2016.ACC.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky presents a cheque for $1,000 to Terry Peters of the Altona Curling Club. Funds were used to upgrade the sound system at the club.

  • 2016 Spring Grant – Rhineland C.A.R.E.

    January 16, 2017

    2016.Rhineland CARE.WEBBill Penner, president of the Altona Community Foundation presents a $760 cheque to Rhineland C.A.R.E. Funds were used to provide ongoing training and support to palliative care volunteers.

  • 2015 Fall Grant – Blue Sky Opportunities

    December 6, 2016

    2015-blue-sky-webAltona Community Foundation board member Chris Sumner presents a $6,000 cheque to Richard Neufeld of Blue Sky Opportunities. Funds were used for concrete work on their new recycling plant.

  • 2015 Fall Grant – Altona Curling Club

    November 21, 2016

    2015acc-webAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky presents a $4,500 cheque to Keith Stoesz, past-president of the Altona Curling Club. Funds were used for the new ice plant.

  • 2015 Fall Grant – Furever Friends

    November 21, 2016

    2015-fureverfriends-webAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $500 cheque to Tracy Harder  of Furever Friends and Cinder (the cat). Funds were used to buy equipment.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Build a Village

    July 25, 2016

    2015.Buildvillage.WEBAltona Community foundation board member Bill Penner presents a $1,200 cheque to Cindy Klassen, Ray Loewen and Val Klassen. Funds were used to build raised garden beds.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Kiddie Sunshine Centre

    June 6, 2016

    2015.KiddieSunshine.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $1,800 cheque to Brenda Tiessen-Wiebe, preschool teacher at the Kiddie Sunshine Centre. Funds were used to upgrade smoke/heat detectors.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Bergthal School

    May 9, 2016

    2015.Bergthal School.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $2,000 cheque to Joe Braun of the Bergthal School Project. Funds were used towards restoration of the school’s interior.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Mennonite Collegiate Institute

    May 9, 2016

    2015.BuhlerHall.WEBAltona Community Foundation treasurer, John Teichroeb presents a $2,500 cheque to Conley Kehler, business manager of Mennonite Collegiate Institute. Funds were used for new lighting and software at Buhler Hall.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Altona & Area Rec

    February 8, 2016

    2015.MiniStick.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a $2,500 cheque to Deandra Sawatzky of Altona & Area Recreation. Funds were used to purchase a mini-stick arena.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Altona Senior Centre

    January 18, 2016

    2015.AltonaSenior.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Bill Penner presents a cheque for $500 to Gordon Pappel of the Altona Senior Centre. Funds were used to purchase new signage for the Senior Centre.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Altona Palliative Care

    January 13, 2016

    2015.PalliativeCare.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a $1,000 cheque to Ruth Schroeder and Anne Doerksen of Altona Palliative Care. Money was used to help provide information and support to persons dealing with grief.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Oakview Golf Club

    January 4, 2016

    2015.OakviewGolfWEBAltona Community Foundation  board member John Teichroeb presents a $500 cheque to Jacob Fehr of the Oakview Golf & Country Club to help purchase a motorized sand rake.

  • 2014 Fall Grant – Altona Minor Baseball

    November 29, 2015

    2014.AltonaBaseball.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky presents a $2,000 cheque to Curt Letkeman. Funds were used to purchase an electronic scoreboard.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Gretna School

    November 16, 2015

    2015.GretnaParentWEBAltona Community Foundation board member John Teichroeb presents a cheque for $2,500 to Sandra Mae Reimer of the Gretna School parent advisory committee. Funds were used to purchase playground equipment.

  • 2014 Spring Grant – Neubergthal Heritage

    October 15, 2015

    2014.Neubergthal.webAltona Community Foundation board member John Teichroeb presents a $1,000 cheque to Shawn Friesen and Ray Hamm of the Neubergthal Heritage Foundation. Funds were used towards improvements to the Eddie Schmidt house.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Field of Dreams

    October 5, 2015

    2015.FieldDreams.WEBAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a $1,000 cheque to Ken Wiebe of Field of Dreams. Funds were used towards construction of a storage shed at Access Field.

  • 2015 Spring Grant – Rosetown Pathway

    September 28, 2015

    2015.RosetownWEBAltona Community Foundation board member John Teichroeb presents a $1,500 cheque to committee member Karla Fehr of the Rosetown Pathway. Funds were used to build a pathway in their community.

  • 2014 Spring Grant – Rhineland Child Care

    August 17, 2015

    2014.RhinelandCC.webAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presented a $2,000 cheque to Dolores Deppe of Rhineland Child Care Centre for playground improvements that included a bike path.

  • 2014 Fall Grant – Gardens on Tenth

    July 20, 2015

    2014.GardensTenthwebAltona Community Foundation board member Darrell Friesen presents a $3,000 cheque to Pete Friesen maintenance supervisor at Gardens on Tenth. Funds were used to purchase new yard and garden equipment.

  • 2014 Spring Grant – Gallery in the Park

    July 15, 2015

    2014.GalleryPark.webpicAltona Community Foundation board member Carol Braun presents a $3,000 cheque to Frank Friesen of Gallery in the Park. Funds were used to purchase a sculpture from local artist Todd Braun to add to the Gallery’s permanent collection.

  • 2014 Fall Grant – RAEC

    July 8, 2015

    2014.RAECwebpicAltona Community Foundation member Brenda Thiesen presents a $3,500 cheque to director Rebecca Book, staff and students of the Regional Alternative Education Centre for raised garden beds.

  • 2014 Fall Grant – Field of Dreams

    June 8, 2015

    FieldDreamsWEBAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky presents a cheque for $2,500 to The Field of Dreams committee. Funds were used to buy equipment to be used by the teams for practice and games as well as maintenance of the infield.

  • 2014 Spring Grant – Kiddie Sunshine Centre

    May 1, 2015

    2014.KiddieSunshineCentreAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $1,500 cheque to Courtenay Winning of the Kiddie Sunshine Centre. Funds were used to purchase new flooring.

  • 2014 Fall Grant – Rhineland CARE

    May 1, 2015

    2014.RhinelandCAREAltona Community Foundation board member Darrell Friesen presents a $1,000 cheque to Ellen Friesen, food service manager and Anne Kroeker, executive director of CARE. Funds were used to furnish a new office for additional staff.

  • 2014 Fall Grant – AAFRC

    March 16, 2015

    2014.AAFRCwebAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $1,000 cheque to Nina Edbom-Kehler of the Altona and Area Family Resource Centre. Funds were used to buy child-sized furniture and toys.

  • 2014 Spring Grant – Gardens on Tenth

    February 9, 2015

    2014.Gardens10thCROPAltona Community Foundation board member, Byron Loeppky presents a $2,500 cheque to Ray Hamm to help install a sewer pit and grinder for Gardens on Tenth.

  • 2014 Spring Grant – Altona Curling Club

    February 2, 2015

    2014.ACClubCROPAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a $1,500 cheque to Keith Stoesz, president of the Altona Curling Club. Funds were used to replace the carpet in the ice area.

  • 2013 Fall Grant – Gallery in the Park

    January 26, 2015

    2013.GalleryParkCROPAltona Community Foundation board member Perry Batchelor presents a $1,500 cheque to Gallery in the Park member Odia Reimer. Funds were used to buy local artwork from artist Barb Wiebe.

  • 2013 Fall Grant – West Park School Playground

    January 19, 2015

    2013.WeskParkSchoolCROPAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky presents a $7,500 cheque to Al Jones of West Park School. Funds were used to purchase new playground equipment.

  • 2013 Fall Grant – Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Centre

    December 29, 2014

    2013.RosenfeldAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky presents a $5,000 cheque to Carol Schroeder of the Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Centre. Funds were used towards renovations of the main hall floor and walls.

  • Elmwood Home & School – 2013 Fall Grant

    September 29, 2014

    Elmwood.fall2013cropAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a cheque for $6,000 to Carissa Hildebrand and Stephanie Rempel of the Elmwood Home & School Association. Funds were used to help build a new play structure at the school.

  • Blue Sky Opportunities – 2013 Fall Grant

    September 29, 2014

    BlueSky.fall2013cropAltona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen presents a cheque for $1,500 to Richard Neufeld of Blue Sky Opportunities. Funds went towards the purchase of an aquatic wheelchair, to provide wheelchair residents access to pools and beaches.

  • Altona & Area Family Resource – 2014 Spring Grant

    August 25, 2014

    Dorothy&BrendaCROPAltona Community Foundation board member Brenda Thiesen presents a $1,000 cheque to Dorothy Braun of the Altona & Area Family Resource Centre. Funds received went towards new office furniture.

  • Bergthal School Project – 2013 Spring Grant

    June 23, 2014

    DSC_0212Joe Braun of the Bergthal School Project accepts a cheque for $5,000 from Altona Community Foundation board member Brad Derksen.

  • Field of Dreams – 2013 Fall Grant

    January 15, 2014

    ACF.FieldofDreamsAltona Community Foundation member Byron Loeppky presents a cheque for $3,000 to Ken Wiebe. Funds will go towards top soil for the Field of Dreams.

  • Pembina Valley Humane Society – 2012 Fall Grant

    January 8, 2014

    ACF.PVHS Altona Community Foundation president Darrell Friesen presents a cheque for $1,500 to Jewel White of the Pembina Valley Humane Society.

     

  • The Gardens on Tenth – 2013 Spring Grant

    December 18, 2013

    AFC.GardensTenth.2013Altona Community Foundation member John Teichroeb presents a $1,800 cheque to Ray Hamm from The Gardens on Tenth. Funds received went towards a PA system upgrade.

  • Gretna Prairie Centre – 2012 Fall Grant

    December 11, 2013

    GretnaPrairieCentre.2012Altona Community Foundation member John Teichroeb presents a $2,000 cheque to Mary Loewen, president of the Gretna Prairie Centre. Funds will go towards their new dishwasher.

  • Neubergthal History Book – 2012 Fall Grant

    December 4, 2013

    Perry&JoyceREVAltona Community Foundation member, Perry Batchelor presents a $2,000 cheque to Joyce Friesen of the Neubergthal History Book committee for costs related to their history book.

  • Donation Kick Starts New Goal

    November 27, 2013

    ACF-ElmerAltona Community Foundation board member Byron Loeppky accepts a cheque for $20,000 from Elmer and Hilda Hildebrand to kick off the drive to build the Foundation’s capital fund to 1.25 million.

  • South Central Cancer Resource – 2012 Fall Grant

    November 13, 2013

    Altona Community Foundation president Darrell Friesen presents a $2,000 cheque to Norma Hildebrand of South Central Cancer Care to use towards gas cards.Altona Community Foundation president Darrell Friesen presents a $2,000 cheque to Norma Hildebrand of South Central Cancer Care.

  • Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Centre – 2012 Fall Grant

    October 9, 2013

    ACF.Rosenfeld.2012.Altona Community Foundation member, Byron Loeppky presents a $2,000 cheque to Carol Schroeder for renovations to the Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Centre.

  • 2013 Fall Grants

    October 2, 2013

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  • Red River Mutual Donates to Altona Community Foundation

    October 1, 2013

    Red River Mutual 2013Brian Esau, CEO of Red River Mutual, presents Darrell Friesen, president of The Altona Community Foundation with a 2012 donation  of $5,000.

  • Eastview Place – 2012 Fall Grant

    August 21, 2013

    Carol Braun - EastviewEastview Place was the recipient of a $1,500. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Jonathon Sawatzky accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Carol Braun. These funds will go towards the purchase of a duet bicycle for Eastview residents.

  • Gallery in the Park – 2012 Fall Grant

    June 6, 2013

    The Gallery in the Park was the recipient of a $5,000. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Committee Chair Frank Friesen accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Harv Kroeker. These funds will go towards purchases for the local artist’s collections for the Gallery.

  • Kiddie Sunshine Centre

    June 6, 2013

    The Kiddie Sunshine CEntre was the recipient of a $1,000. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Board Chair Andrea Hildebrand accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Carol Braun. These funds are for electrical work in their downstairs playroom.

  • Altona & Area Resource Centre- Fall 2012 Grant

    May 31, 2013

    The Altona & Area Resource Centre was the recipient of a $750. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Resource Manager Lisa Gagne’ accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Chad Friesen. These funds will go towards new shelving and storage units for the centre.

  • Altona New Skateboard Park

    April 4, 2013

    The Altona Skate Park project was the recipient of a $6,000. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Committee member Richard Neufeld accept the contribution from Foundation Board Member Perry Batchelor. These funds will go towards the construction of a new Skateboard Park in Altona.

  • Rosenfeld & District Skating Rink

    April 3, 2013

    The Rosenfeld & District Skating Rink  Committee were the recipient of a $500. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Committee members Warren Schroeder and Brenda Wiebe accept the contribution from Foundation Board Member Harv Kroeker. These funds were used for the construction o a new zamboni shed.

  • Blue Sky Opportunities

    February 21, 2013

    The Blue Sky Opportunities was the recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Blue Sky Opportunities General Manager Richard Neufeld accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Carol Braun. These funds were to purchase a lift for one of the resident who is employed at Blue Sky.

  • Altona Senior Centre

    February 21, 2013

    The Altona Senior Centre was the recipient of a $2,000 grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Board member Gordon Pappel accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Byron Loeppky. These funds were used to prepare their parking lot for paving.

  • Access Field Project

    February 21, 2013

    The Access Field Project was the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Access Field Board member Ken Wiebe accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Chad Friesen. These funds were used to purchase infield clay and other materials to build the infield for Access Field.

  • Neubergthal Heritage Foundation

    December 24, 2012

    The Neubergthal Heritage Foundation was the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Board member Margruite Krahn accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Byron Loeppky. These funds were used to paint and replace shutters for the heritage building.

     

  • Neubergthal Heritage

    December 19, 2012

    The Neubergthal Heritage was the recipient of a $1,000. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Board member Joe Braun accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member John Teichroeb. These funds were to assist in the relocation of an historic school.

     

  • South Central Cancer Resource

    December 11, 2012

    The South Central Cancer Resource was the recipient of a $1,500. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Clincial Coordinator Norma Hildebrand accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Darrell Friesen. These funds will be put towards the purchase of wigs for the South Central Cancer Resources.

  • Altona Panthers

    December 11, 2012

    Altona Panthers was the recipient of a $2,000. grant from the Altona Community Foundation. The Panthers team accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Perry Batchelor. These funds will be put towards the purchase of new team uniforms for the Altona Panthers.

  • Altona Curling Club

    November 1, 2012

    The Altona Curling Club was the recipient of a $5,000. Grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Club President Al Friesen accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member Byron Loeppky. These funds will be put towards the purchase for new dehumidifier for the Altona Curling Club.

  • Rhineland C.A.R.E Inc

    October 26, 2012

    The Rhineland C.A.R.E. Inc was the recipient of a $1,250 grant from the Altona Community Foundation. Executive Director of Rhineland C.A.R.E. Ann Kroeker accepts the contribution from Foundation Board Member John Teichroeb. The Rhineland C.A.R.E Inc provides the Senior & Palliative Care Program to the region and these funds will be used to purchase replacement office equipment for the Palliative Care program.

  • Gretna Senior Centre

    October 26, 2012

    The Gretna Senior Centre was the recipient of a $1200 grant from the Altona Community Foundation. President of the Gretna Prairie Centre Mary Loewen accepts the contribution from Foundation Board member John Teichroeb. As the Gretna Senior Centre services as a meeting place the Senior Centre’s Board recognized the need for an upgraded PA system.

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    Altona Firefighters Contribute to ACF

    August 8, 2012

    Altona Fire Department member, Daryl Rempel, presents a cheque for $1,850 to ACF board rep, Chad Friesen.

    For the past several years, Altona’s Firefighters have held a ‘Boot Drive’ along the parade route at the Manitoba Sunflower Festival. Firefighters walk along the parade route and offer the public an opportunity to place a few dollars in a Firefighter’s boot. This annual effort has led to over $50,000 in donations to great causes like the Firefighters’ Burn Fund and many local projects.

    ACF is one of the beneficiaries of the 2012 Boot Drive. Thank you to the Altona Fire Department for this contribution.

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    Alzheimer Society Grant

    May 29, 2012

    The South Central Manitoba Region of the Alzheimer Society was the recipient of an $880 grant. She Coordinator Greta Loeppky accepts the contribution from foundation member Darrell Friesen. The grant will be going toward expanding their educational DVD collection. With this donation, their DVD collection will be larger and more up to date than even their head offices, and they are extremely grateful for that. The South Central Region covers the area between Emerson, Rosenort, Swan Lake and Killarney.

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    ACF Announces Spring 2012 Grants

    May 18, 2012

    We are pleased to announce the recipients for the 2012 Spring Granting period ending April 30.  Total funds requested = $50,160, Total funds granted = $33,700.

    The successful recipients were:

    • Rosenfeld & District Skating Rink – Storage shed ($500)
    • South Central Cancer Resource – Wigs, travel expenses for volunteers ($1,500)
    • Field of Dreams – Phase 1 official sized diamond ($5,000)
    • Gretna Prairie Centre – P.A. System ($1,200)

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    Citizen of the Year Silent Auction a Huge Success

    May 4, 2012

    More than 200 people attended the Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year banquet on the May 3, 2012. ACF was honoured to take part in the evening by hosting a silent auction and raffle, raising over $4000 for the Operating Fund. Read More…

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    2012 Spring Granting Period

    April 26, 2012

    The Altona Community Foundation will be accepting Grant Applications for the 2013 Spring Granting period April 1 – 30, 2013. Please mail completed applications to: (must be post marked no later than April 30, 2013) The Altona Community Foundation, Box 2076, Altona, MB R0G 0B0 or email the application to delores.loewen@altona.ca.

     

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    Recent Grant Recipients

    April 26, 2012

    • Rosenfeld Community Centre – Renovation of Meeting Rooms ($1,000)
    • W.C. Miller PSN – Health Week ($500)
    • Buhler Hall – Theatrical Communications System ($1,500)
    • Ebenezer Home – Basement Window Replacement ($400)
    • Bergthal School Project – Foundation & Moving ($1,000)
    • Blue Sky – Furniture Appliance & Window Coverings ($1,000)
    • Altona Senior Centre – Develop New Parking Lot ($1,000) Read More…