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The Pinawa Foundation today announced it will again be partnering with the Community Foundations of Canada to support local groups responding to COVID-19, funded through the Government of Canada’s $350 M Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). Through the ECSF, first launched last May, the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada have all played a […]

Congratulations to Sophie Long, recipient of the Pinawa Foundation Citizenship Scholarship ($1,500). The Pinawa Foundation Citizen Scholarship goes to a student who has demonstrated an active interest in the school community as well as the community beyond the walls of PSS. The student is an outstanding example of a volunteer model who gives back to […]

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 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 the […]

2020 marks Manitoba’s 150th anniversary. The Pinawa Foundation has partnered with Endow Manitoba and the Manitoba 150 Host Committee to celebrate of Manitoba 150. The Foundation announced today that they have provided grants to the Ironwood Gardens, Pinawa’s new Elder Care Residence and the Pinawa Players. “The $16,000 grant to Ironwood Gardens will help fund […]

The Pinawa Foundation, along with our 14 local partners, would like to thank everyone that donated to our annual Community Project Month. “May is our giving month in Pinawa” said Carol Findlay from the Foundation. “This year, we helped raise over $63,400 for 14 important projects, including the 30% top up provided by the Foundation”. […]

Pinawa Youth in Philanthropy Group (YIP) at the Pinawa High School, recently announced their awards for 2020. “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 […]

During this unusual time, the board of directors of the Pinawa Foundation has chosen to present our annual report to you 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 when we present funds to the various groups […]

Pinawa, May 19, 2020 The Pinawa Foundation today announced it will be provide $40,000 to support local charities and groups responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, funded through the Government of Canada’s $350M Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). […]

The Pinawa Foundation is accepting donations throughout the month of May to support these projects: Pinawa Cancer Care – Blood Pressure Machine Pinawa Health Auxiliary – Roller Blinds for Hospital Rooms Survivor’s Hope – Improved Services for Eastern Manitoba Whiteshell XC Ski Club – Trail Maintenance Equipment Pinawa Curling Club – Compressor Replacement Project Orville […]

The Pinawa Foundation has partnered with the Pinawa Curling Club to launch a new fundraising campaign. The goal of the “Slide Through 2020” Campaign is to raise $40,000 to cover the cost of a new ice compressor for the club. “The current compressor is over 50, well past it’s expected 30-year life. Volunteers have worked […]