Donor Story Articles
The Extraordinary Story of a Group of Extraordinary Girls
November 7, 2023
30 Birds Foundation reached out to Saskatoon Community Foundation to establish a fund to support evacuation and resettlement of Afghan girls.
Celeste Leray-Leicht Has Hope for Kids
November 6, 2023
Northern Lights Movement for Kids has become a purpose and inspiration for Celeste and her community, connecting kids in Indigenous and Non-Indigenous communities.
A Family Gift: Honouring the Shared Heritage of Ukrainian and Indigenous Peoples
November 6, 2023
Together, the Kishchuks decided to direct a grant from their family fund to build understanding of the early connections between Indigenous peoples and settlers from Ukraine.
2 Reasons for Giving Securities: It’s Good for the Community and Good for You
September 26, 2023
Long-time donor, retired financial advisor, and former Chair Susan Milburn offers wisdom on using investments for strategic year-end charitable donations.
Federal Match: Robert Steane Funds for the Arts
July 10, 2023
Bob Steane wanted to leverage his legacy gift for new investment in the arts.
Harry Koehn’s Gift of a Lifetime: the Legacy of an Exemplary Canadian
January 11, 2023
Harry Koehn established The Harry Koehn Student Award with a legacy gift through his will. His endowment at Saskatoon Community Foundation exists in perpetuity, granting funding for two Saskatchewan Polytechnic students every year, forever.
Gene Pidwerbesky’s Harvest Gift for Children’s Health
November 29, 2022
Grain farmer Gene Pidwerbesky's generosity is inspiring for all donors and their families, to identify the very special causes they are passionate about.
MNP Partners Give Together for the Good of the Province
November 15, 2022
Congratulations to all of the MNP Partners for the 2022 National Philanthropy Day Honoured Supporter Award and thank you for your collective giving that inspires us to do more!
Cherry Tree House Productions Creates New Donor Advised Spendable Fund Benefiting Aspiring Musicians
December 23, 2021
The foundation's first Donor Advised Spendable Fund donors, Lowell McLaren and Denise Zentner of Cherry Tree House Productions, are "paying it forward" to encourage aspiring future musicians.
Alphonsine Lafond: A Transformative Woman
June 4, 2021
Chief Alphonsine Lafond's family is marking the 60th anniversary of this remarkable leader's election by establishing a named fund investing in young Indigenous women.
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.