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The people of Pinawa “rained pennies from heaven” into our endowment fund Saturday, November 15, 2014 said Carol Findlay, Secretary-Treasurer of the Pinawa Foundation. Saturday, November 15 was National Philanthropy Day. As part of the “24 Hour Giving Challenge”, The Winnipeg Foundation offered the opportunity to stretch all donations made to any of Manitoba’s 51 […]

The Pinawa Foundation had an active and productive summer. Partnerships Pinawa Hospital – Pinawa Cares Campaign – PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Cather) Line – raised $20,000 of the $62,000 needed to purchase the ultrasound equipment. The equipment is ordered and training has been completed. Whiteshell Cross-Country Ski Club –Snowmobile Replacement Campaign 2014 to replace aging […]

The Pinawa Foundation is pleased to announce that John Tait as agreed to join the Board of Directors. “It is important to have enthusiastic community leaders on the board” said Chris Saunders, Chairman. “John brings a fresh look at Pinawa and how our foundation can best serve our community”. If you would like any information […]

Please get your donations into the Pinawa Foundation for the Pinawa Secondary School’s Scoreboard Fundraising Campaign. You will get a tax receipt for all donations over $25 and Acsion will match your donation dollar for dollar. To make a donation, please mail cheques to Box 100, Pinawa, MB, R0E, 1L0, or donate online. Please remember […]

Chairman Chris Saunders of The Pinawa Foundation is excited to announce that the Pinawa Public Library has opened the first community organization named fund with the Foundation. It will be called the Pinawa Public Library Endowment Fund and anyone wishing to contribute to this fund may do so at any time. The Pinawa Public Library […]

The Pinawa Foundation represented by Carol Findlay was pleased to present two scholarships. These awards go to students who have demonstrated an active interest in their school community as well as the community beyond the walls of PSS. The students are outstanding examples of volunteer models who give back to their community. The students are […]

Acsion Industries and the Prairie Isotope Production Enterprise (PIPE) have partnered with the Pinawa Foundation to help the Pinawa Hospital raise funds for their Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line program. The goal of the “Pinawa Cares” Campaign is to raise $57,000 to purchase ultrasound technology local patients can receive treatment in Pinawa rather than […]

The fifth AGM for the Foundation was held May 27, 2014 in the LGD Council Chambers for our fiscal year ending December 2013. The Board is pleased to report that the 2013 year was a successful one for the Foundation. Our endowment funds grew by $50,000 thanks to the generosity of Pinawa residents and our […]

Acsion Industries and the Pinawa Foundation have joined forces to help the Scoreboard Fundraising Committee at the Pinawa Secondary School raise $5,000. “The current scoreboard and shot clock are over 25 years old” says Linda Tait, a member of the committee. “We expect this new partnership will allow us to raise the funds we need”. […]

The Pinawa Foundation is pleased to present $3,500.00 to the committee for the Multipurpose facility at FW Gilbert School. Donations received from our generous community early this year will be quickly spent as kitchen construction has started. What began as a hope and a dream gained momentum in 2012 through 2013, and with dedication, determination […]