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Remembering Peter Zakreski

May 28, 2021

Peter Zakreski is remembered fondly for his legacy of community development in many Saskatoon roles and overseas.

The Robert Steane Funds for the Arts

May 21, 2021

Bob Steane's final legacy gift for community arts organizations enabled them to flourish.

Prairie Harm Reduction Offers Safety and Dignity without Stigma

April 7, 2021

Saskatoon Community Foundation is a proud funder of the lifesaving work of Prairie Harm Reduction.

Giving to Their Community is in the Shaw Family DNA

March 30, 2021

Generations of Shaw family members have been involved in the life of Saskatoon. Arnie and Linda Shaw spoke about why they give back to community.

The Many Charities Sustained by the Gladys Hall Fund: She Would Have Been Delighted

November 16, 2020

You can be like Gladys. Gladys Hall carefully saved and invested throughout her career to create an endowed fund that now sustains multiple charities. It is achievable to create a remarkable $1M legacy, starting with a small gift.

Saskatoon Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19

August 5, 2020

The Saskatoon Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19 group is working to serve vulnerable residents. It has provided a coordinated approach for service, information, and resources.

Leadership from the Street Up

June 1, 2020

Shane Partridge is the voice we need in Saskatoon, working with street gangs and advocating for rehabilitation. Shane is a recipient of the Saskatoon Community Foundation Leadership Bursary.

An account of Saskatoon Community Foundation’s First 20 Years

October 25, 2019

Saskatoon Community Foundation was established in 1970. The first 20 years of the foundation saw it incorporated by an Act in the Legislative Assembly, gathering the support of prominent leaders, and building capital.

Saskatoon Community Foundation gets record-breaking number of requests

March 11, 2019

Saskatoon Community Foundation received a record number of 80 applications for the Quality of Life Granting Program in 2019. The program supports community initiatives and is funded through donations.