Category Archives: Uncategorized

The summer announcement that the LGD would break ground for a Legacy Park was enthusiastically embraced by the community. They dug deep into their pockets and gave $2,337 towards the project. The Foundation was proud to partner with the LGD of Pinawa for this community project.

Pinawa’s 50th year has been a very good year for the Pinawa Foundation, thanks to your generosity. “Our third year has been both busy and rewarding”, said Chris Saunders, Chairman of the Board. Over the past year, the Foundation has received donations from Pinawa groups and individuals totalling $36,500. We have also been notified that […]

The Pinawa Foundation is proud and pleased to accept a gift from Sunova for our endowment fund. The staff at the Pinawa branch of Sunova found a way to celebrate Pinawa’s 50th birthday and contribute to the community’s growth and well-being. They issued a special birthday debit card in the month of July and presented […]

The Pinawa Foundation would like to announce that the 50th Reunion Social featuring our own Fender Benders raised $3,400 for the community foundation. “The event was a huge success and will be remembered for a long time” said Chris Saunders, Executive Director of the Pinawa Foundation. “A special thank-you has to go to all of […]

The Pinawa Foundation would like to thank‐you the over 400 local people that have signed up to be a hero so far. The Foundation partnered with Transplant Manitoba to promote a campaign to get Pinawa residents to register on‐line to be organ and tissue donors. “We are so pleased with our campaign and I am […]

The Pinawa Foundation’s endowment fund is growing one cup at a time. The Foundation would like to thank the Tassimo coffee drinkers in Pinawa for their contribution to our coffers. Their enthusiasm for coffee and their concern for the environment led to the recycling of the Tassimo disks at the Pinawa Public Library. A special […]

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 […]

Through the generosity of the Winnipeg Foundation, the Thomas Sill Foundation, and Acsion Industries, Chris Saunders, Carol Findlay and Jane Sargent recently attended the 12th National Conference of Community Foundations of Canada in Winnipeg. The conference theme was “Inspiring Smart and Caring Communities”. The conference was attended by 600 delegates from the 192 community foundations […]

The Pinawa Foundation’s partnership with Aeroplan has moved into Year 2 in their Beyond Miles Charitable Pooling Program. The Foundation plans to use donated Aeroplan Miles for travel and merchandise prizes for fundraising events. The Foundation may also use the miles to help an individual in dire need of assistance for medical purposes or a […]

The Pinawa Foundation held its third Annual General Meeting on May 28 to report on the 2012 year, select the 2013 board of directors and discuss the events they will be involved with in the coming year. Pinawa Foundation 2013 Board of Directors Chris Saunders Carol Findlay Connie Plunkett Jane Sargent Chuck Vandergraaf Susan Musey […]