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Pinawa Youth in Philanthropy Group (YIP) at the Pinawa High School, recently announced their awards for 2021. “We received some excellent proposals this year from local groups” said Lisa Krupka, the group’s mentor from the Pinawa Foundation. “I would like to thank all of the students that participated in YIP this year, along with Carol […]

The Pinawa Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), has completed our program to distribute funds to assist local groups with covid-related expenses. “The foundation would again like to thank the CFC, the LGD of Pinawa, and Employment and Social Development Canada for all of their assistance” said Chris Saunders, Chairman of […]

For the second year, the Board of Directors of the Pinawa Foundation has chosen to present our annual report through this post, rather than our usual lunchtime gathering. We are sorry that we can not answer your questions in person or have you join us to present funds to the various groups that participated in […]

The Ironwood Gardens has been awarded the 2021 Greener Tomorrow Grant from Solo Market for $4,426. The funds will be used for raised garden boxes and plantings for the grounds. The Ironwood Gardens opened September 2020 and this is the first garden project for the site. The Pinawa Foundation is pleased to have brought Solo’s […]

Community Futures Winnipeg River named the Pinawa Foundation’s Chairman Chris Saunders as the 2020 Volunteer of the Year. The following comes from Community Futures’ Annual Report: Chris was recognized as a dedicated volunteer and hard-working community supporter. He has made noticeable contributions to many projects, activities, and initiatives, all of which have made a positive […]

The Pinawa Foundation recently celebrated their 10th anniversary. Most people believe their community is special; usually because of the people or the setting or the clubs and special events that make their town a home. Pinawa is no exception.  The Pinawa Foundation was established in 2010 as a non-profit organization focused on supporting charities, groups, […]

The Pinawa Foundation had a great Philanthropy Day in November. We collected $122,799 for our endowment fund, the most of any Foundation participating in Philanthropy Day in Manitoba. We are very proud to be part of such a wonderful community.

The Pinawa Foundation partnered with Endow Manitoba and the Manitoba 150 Host Committee to provide a grant of $16,000 to help fund a new fence as part of the planned garden development for the Ironwood Gardens Elder’s Home.  The Ironwood has now completed fencing.  Those of you who know Pinawa, know we have lots of […]

The Pinawa Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), has completed Round 2 of our program to distribute funds to assist local groups with Covid-related expenses. “We would again like to thank the CFC, the LGD of Pinawa, and Employment and Social Development Canada for all of their assistance” said Chris Saunders, […]