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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.