Who Are We?

The Pinawa Foundation was formed to help strengthen our community, now and for future generations, by promoting philanthropy, creating partnerships and supporting diverse local groups and charities. Volunteer organizations work hard to make Pinawa better.  We were looking for a way to help – a community foundation was the answer.

The Pinawa Foundation works with local groups, providing volunteer help and financial resources. A key activity for the Foundation is collecting and investing donations.  The investment earnings from these donations are used to support community projects.  As a charity, the Pinawa Foundation can issue tax receipts for any donation received.  See frequently asked questions (FAQ) for more details.

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For further information about our objectives and principles, read about us.

Big News – Community Project Month Has Started

Here are the 2025 projects for our May fund raising activities. Please consider making a donation to one or more projects. The Foundation will top up your donation by 50%.

Art-211: Art in the Gardens Tour – Project Goal: $1,425

On July 26 and 27, 2025, local artists and gardeners will gather in Pinawa to showcase their creations. Pinawa Art Gallery is collaborating with local Pinawa gardeners and with Pinawa Recreation to assemble a public tour that will showcase the art of developing outdoor spaces and the talents of multidisciplinary artists.

Local Government District:  Community Support for Pool Refurbishment – Project Goal: $47,600

In 2025 the LGD looking to repair to the pool house to prevent water loss, eliminate water back flow, and upgrade the boiler system. The Beach house washrooms will also be renovated. Community donations of $47,600 allows us to access $238,000 from a Building Sustainable Communities Grant. The total budget for the project is $476,000.

Pinawa Lions Club: Suspension Bridge Refurbishment/Birthday Expenses – Project Goal: $15,000

The Suspension bridge and the pergola, a local tourist attraction will be renovated ($10,000). Birthday weekend funding will be used for the fireworks show on July 19th and for the tent rental ($5,000).

Orville Acres Arena: Brine Line Straightening – Project Goal: $8,500

The brine lines cool the ice surface; they have sunk and shifted over time. They need to be spliced and straightened.

Pinawa Holiday Cheer Committee: Tall Trees & Festive Signs – Project Goal: $1,500

The Pinawa Holiday Cheer Committee are replacing the wooden tree frames used in the annual holiday light display with metal tree frames. This will help make the display more durable and stand up better to wind and inclement weather. Several new decorations will also be added to the annual light display.

F. W. Gilbert PAC: Replace Gymnasium Mats – Project Goal: $9,500

The F.W. Gilbert Parent Advisory Council plan to purchase a set of 20 new gym mats for mixed use activities, including gymnastics, imaginative/open-ended play and community events. This project will have a lasting impact by making our children’s gymnasium a safer and more versatile.

Pinawa Health Auxiliary: Replacement Bed/Mattress Project Year 2 – Project Goal: $20,000

The Health Auxiliary wants to upgrade more of the beds at the hospital. Their plan is to replace 2 hospital beds again this year. Each bed costs in the range of $10,000. This project will benefit all the patients in the hospital.

Pinawa Minor Hockey: Scoreboard Project – Project Goal – $6,000

The Pinawa Minor Hockey Association plans to purchase a new scoreboard for the Orville Acres Arena. The scoreboard is integral to our ability to host minor hockey games.

Two Rivers Seniors: Services for Seniors Programs – Project Goal – $6,000

To fund projects such as the congregate meal program, grocery delivery and friendly visitors. These programs help seniors and persons with disabilities remain independent in their own homes as long as possible.

Pinawa Minor Baseball: Reviving the Game Infield Maintenance/Equipment – Project Goal – $16,500

Pinawa Minor Baseball is dedicated to reviving youth baseball programming. To ensure a safe, enjoyable and competitive environment for our players we are seeking to upgrade our field and purchase new equipment. This project will benefit many young athletes aged 4 to 13.

The Courts of the Pinawa Club: Picnic Tables with Umbrellas – Project Goal: $1,640

Two new long picnic tables and umbrellaswill be located along the beach side of the courts, allowing spectators, beach-users and food-truck customers to watch pickleball and tennis action on the courts.

Eastern Manitoba Concert Association: LED Stage Lighting for Community Centre – Project Goal – $3,500

Replacing the current white stage lights in the community centre with full-spectrum colour LED lights will allow EMCA to provide artistic lighting effects for their annual concert series. The Players will also benefit from enhanced lighting and special effects for its performances.

Pinawa Cancer Care: Treatment Chair Replacement – Project Goal – $8,500

Cancer Care plans to upgrade more of the Cancer Care Chairs. New chairs will have the capability of lying flat and will be of an appropriate size to fit through the facility door in the case of an emergency.

Pinawa Public Library: Computer Upgrade (3 staff, 2 patron) – Project Goal: $4,500

The Library’s computers are obsolete. This hardware and software upgrade (3 computers for staff use, and 2 for “patrons” — you!) will allow us once again to provide the community of Pinawa with the excellent service you are used to.

Cross Country Ski Club: Snowmobile for Trail Grooming Equipment – Project Goal: $8,000

The Ski Club’s equipment committee needs to replace one of their utility snowmobiles. Our 40km of trails are hard on the machines that pull the grooming equipment. To fulfill our goals of providing excellent groomed trails, programs and events for the community and visitors to the region, a new snowmobile is needed.

Children’s Place Co-op Daycare: Furnishings for New Daycare – Project Goal: $14,200

Furniture and equipment are required for the new daycare. Construction will begin this year. We will need to furnish six rooms. We will require cribs, highchairs, shelving, tables, chairs and equipment to support learning centres.

Survivors Hope Crisis Centre: Reaching out Project – Sarah Circle -Project Goal – $3,000

Through the Reaching Out Project, Survivor’s Hope will engage in community events, distribute printed materials and self-care items, and work to break down barriers to care for those in need. Additionally, it will raise awareness of our new healing group, Sarah Circle, which provides survivors with a safe, empowering space to come together, heal, and thrive.