Quiet, hardworking ranchers, Bill and Jim Rinehart followed in the footsteps of their parents, Russell and Elsie, respecting the land and valuing life in Southern Alberta. Wanting to make a lasting difference in Southwestern Alberta both men left legacies to the Lethbridge Community foundation. Learn more about the Rineharts ...
Nancy and Fred King loved their adopted city of Lethbridge and through their legacy gift to the Lethbridge Community Foundation, will continue to fund important community projects identified by the Foundation. Read more of the King's story ...
In 2003 Brent Morris decided to start a fund in memory of his father Don Morris, combining contributions from the public with matching amounts from Gas King. Brent and Gas King decided to let the Foundation use the funds for areas of greatest need, to allow for flexibility in addressing changing needs in the future. Read more of the Morris and Gas King story ...
As one way to continue her husband Bill's work in the community, Barbara Russell decided to begin a memorial fund in Bill's name. "I heard about the Lethbridge Community Foundation, thought it would be a good thing to support ...and I did," she said. "I am impressed with the work the Foundation is doing and I will continue to support it." Read more of the Russell's story ...
Dr. Richard Aucoin and his wife Denise have put the concept of planning philanthropy "in the same way as you plan for retirement or your children's education" into practice by starting an Emerging Fund. The Aucoins liked the concept of permanent endowments and the Foundation's broad mandate and ability to touch a lot of people at a grassroots level. Read the Aucoins story ...
After giving to a variety of charities and causes in a "helter skelter manner" Walter & Laurie Montina with their grown children Michael & Christine were looking for a systematic way to give back to the community and decided to develop a plan. "An Emerging Fund with the Lethbridge Community Foundation is giving us a method to plan our contributions to our community," he said. "It is a way to make a meaningful difference." Read more of the Montina's story ...
For Nel Parsons, family roots go deep. "So much of our giving leaves this area. I wanted my donation to stay locally and work here," she said. As a result, Nel started the Parsons Family Endowment Fund with the Foundation. "I like the fact that I get to choose the projects I support," she said. Nel is looking far into the future for the Endowment Fund. "We have three genertions right here, and l know they will carry it on." Read more ...
Started with memorial tributes in Ray Jolliffe's honour, his wife Muriel and children Carol and Michael have established a scholarship in Ray's name to continue his 40 year contribution to and love for theatre. Read more of the Jolliffe story ...
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Trish and Kevin Kindley decided to start an emerging fund after attending foundation dinners and seeing what a large impact the foundation has on the community. An emerging fund allows them to contribute to their community, and gives them a few years to build a fund and decide on a plan for the use of their fund. Read more of the Kindley family's story ...
Jehan Cassis & Ludvik Pahulje wanted their children to learn early about the importance of caring for others. It has become a family tradition to get together each year to decide how the income in the family fund will be used. Read more ...
People often want to do something special to honour and remember a lost family member or friend. When local businessman and well-known resident Tony Perlich died unexpectedly in October, his memory was honoured in a unique way. Read more ...
The Alice & Alexander Barnhill Scholarships were intended not for high academic achievers, but rather for students who for whatever reasons notably personal obstacles and challenges have not reached their full academic potential. Read more of the Barnhill's story ...
Losing loved ones is always unbearably difficult. One way that family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours can express their caring is by contributing to a memorial fund. "It helps us all feel like we're doing something," said Anne Stewart. Read more of the Stewart's story ...
Dolores Brown donated part of her estate to the Foundation to create a post-secondary scholarship for students who have excelled in some area of sports. Her friend Mary Rose went with Dolores to several of the Foundation Dinners and discussed the organization. "Dolores really valued education and recognized its importance, as you can see because she even went back to school later in her own life." Read more of Dolores story ...
Lethbridge is Frank Lightbound's hometown, but he considers all of Southern Alberta his community — a community he wants to support. He established a designated fund with the Foundation to assist 12 organizations, ranging from the Lethbridge Food Bank and Humane Society to the Alberta Division of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Alberta Region. He even established one for the Foundation to use where the need is greatest. Read more of Frank's story ...
Ken McDonald loved his hometown of Taber, and he loved Southern Alberta. Ken's interest in sports and commitment to his community led Taber Town Council to name their new complex of outdoor sports fields after him. Jo was pleased with this acknowledgement of Ken's efforts and wanted to help the sports fields expand. Read more of the McDonald's story ...
Bernard and Frances StiIlwell have lived in Lethbridge for 47 years and counting. "We wanted to give back something to Lethbridge for all the benefits we have received living and working here all these years," said Bernard. "And we wanted to support our church, St. Augustine's Anglican Church." Read more of the Stillwell's story...
Remembrance Day always had a special meaning for Rosa Turner, who has been described as a "very nice, proper English lady" even though she lived in Alberta for over 40 years. In memory of her late husband Arthur Turner, she left a bequest to the General Stewart Branch No. 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion to be used towards the perpetual public observance of Remembrance Day. Read more of Rosa's story ...
Phil Washburn's connection to Vulcan and area goes back three generations, and so does his family's passion for music. When his father died in 1999, Phil decided to create a lasting memorial for his parents and grandparents. "I wanted to support music activity in my hometown," Phil said and created the Washburn Memorial Endowment Fund to benefit young musicians within the County of Vulcan. Read more of the Washburn's story ...
Following the death of Mirella Zappone in a car accident, her father, wanted to donate part of her estate to CCH for their project in Mexico. The school suggested the money be placed in trust with the Lethbridge Community Foundation. "The school thought that would be a more efficient way of administering the funds and keeping the project going," explained Mirella's brother, Frank. Read more of the Zappone families story ...
A man of quiet generosity and with a great sense of humor, Harold Hansen was never one to flaunt or be frivolous with money. Harold and Lois Hansen were always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and had a very soft spot for helping animals. Through planned giving by the Hansens, an eternal legacy was left to the residents of Lethbridge and southern Alberta to help support community projects. Read more ...
Through a suggestion from his accountant over 15 years ago, John Gogo established a Donor Advised Fund with the Community Foundation. Starting with a $60,000 donation, John decided he would create a fund and with the interest earned, personally present cheques to charities of his choosing. Since 1995, John has presented over 300 cheques totalling over $50,000 in grants to local groups. Read more ...
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