Morden Area Foundation opens the Midge and Lorne Kyle Memorial Fund
Established in loving memory of Midge and Lorne Kyle by their family and friends, their memorial fund supports general applications for a wide variety of projects that support the charitable purposes and activities of the Morden Area Foundation.
Lorne & Midge arrived in Morden in 1957 and over 60 years they watched Morden grow from a small town of 3,000 to a city. The Kyles contributed to Morden’s growth through their volunteer efforts, coaching baseball and softball, delivering food hampers and their dedication to the Elks, Royal Purple and St. Thomas Anglican Church. Lorne & Midge firmly believed that what you give to others makes life more valuable. The family felt that establishing a fund with the Morden Area Foundation provides them with flexibility and guidance to continue giving in their honour. According to Colleen Kyle, her parents would be delighted to continue building a community that they loved.
Morden Area Foundation Establishes the Isaac and Dorothy Kroeker Memorial Scholarship Fund
The family of Isaac and Dorothy Kroeker established a scholarship fund with the Morden Area Foundation in loving memory of their parents and grandparents to highlight the values they lived by during their lifetime in Morden.
Isaac Kroeker grew up on a farm south of Morden and went to school at Mountain City. Dorothy Doerksen was raised on a farm south of Niverville. They met through mutual friends in Winnipeg and were married in 1951, taking up residence on Alvey Street in Morden. They lived there in a number of houses renovated/built by Isaac until Dorothy passed away in 2016. Initially employed as a heavy equipment operator at Pembina Mountain Clays strip mining bentonite near Miami, he moved over to Morden Lumber and Fuel in the mid 60’s and eventually became the Plant Manager at Valley Concrete until he retired in.199? Dorothy was an efficient home-maker raising six children, but became very involved in the operations of the Morden Thrift Shop, volunteering there, in various capacities, for over 30 years. They were long time volunteers and recognized for their efforts at the Morden Tabor Home. Both were extensively involved in many aspects of the life of their church, Christian Life Centre. In just one of their many contributions, they completed three volunteer work assignments in Kenya.
Like many of their generation, they were raised during the depression and their education was limited to grade school. Self-sufficiency, thrift, and hard work were the order of the day for much of their working lives but all suffused with love for God and a desire to serve their community; values they lived by and ultimately passed on to their family.
This scholarship fund is created to assist a deserving student in the community pursuing higher education (in any discipline) with a $750 award who has demonstrated tenaciousness in overcoming adversity as well as demonstrated evidence of volunteerism and a willingness to assist others.
Pay it Forward May returned in 2022 with a theme of Gratitude and once again, Morden Area Foundation encouraged the community to pay kindness forward. The month kicked off with MAF Board members and volunteers delivering donuts to community businesses courtesy of Tim Horton’s.
MAF also treated the Morden tee-ball division to ice cream sandwiches donated by Winkler-Morden Co-op. Board members were also happy to deliver ice cream cakes donated by Charley B’s deserving individuals and non-profit organizations nominated through social media.
The 2022 Power of the Purse Brunch was held virtually but that did not stop 100 women from participating and viewing presentations from 3 organizations. $10,100 was granted as follows: 500 Stephen Street – $2,963 for a new outdoor patio, Small Wonders Nursery School – $3,538 for toys and Pembina Counselling – $3,599 for senior counselling services. Congratulations to these three excellent charities for their hard work within the community. Brunch was coordinated by Sheri-Lynn Duncan and committee. The brunch was prepared by Chef Owen Klippenstein at Homestead South and participants enjoyed a chicken ranch wrap, olive and cheese skewer, fresh fruit, and Bubly. Cookies were prepared by Legends Bakery and sponsored by GBH.
Special thank you to the 2022 partnership sponsors: Access Credit Union, Dr. Randy and Karla Warkentin, Menzies Medical Clinic, Focal Point, MMJS Law Office, Shelly Buhr Reflexology, Linda Duncan, Sheri-Lynn Duncan, Gilmour, Braul, Hiebert Law Office, and Morden Nurseries.
Natalie Friesen – 500 Stephen Street $2,963
Pam Staple – Small Wonders Nursery $3,538
Chris Doerkson – Pembina Counselling $3,599
2021 Grants
Genesis House with the Pembina Valley Humane Society and Morden Veterinary Clinic for Client Pet Care $5,840
Many Hands Resource, New Director to Coordinate Volunteers, Programs, and New Ventures
$4,560
2020 Grants
Youth For Christ, Dignity Bags for Teen Girls $4,105
South Central Regional Library, Tablets for Seniors Digital Literacy Program $3,149
MAF Power of the Purse Endowment Fund $3,286
2019 Grants
Habitat for Humanity, Project: New Home Build in Morden $5,089.99
Pembina Valley Pregnancy Centre, Project: Steps in Hope Infant Grief Program $3,064.01
Genesis House, Project: Caring Men’s Program $4,105.00
2018 Grants
South Central Cancer Resource, Project: Free Headwear for Clients $4,540
Pembina Hills Arts Centre, Project: Free Creative Play Program $2,254
City of Morden, Project: Mental Health Week $3,756
2017 Grants
Pembina Valley Child Care Centre, Project: Baby Room Equipment for New Daycare $2,683.27
Agassiz Medical Clinic Community Board, Project: Teen Clinic $3,208.27
Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, Project: Minds in Motion Program $4,108.46
2016 Grants
Parent Child Resource Centre, Project: Facilitator $4,000
South Central Cancer Resource, Project: Skin Screening Clinic $3,000
Genesis House, Project: Dining Table for 16 $3,000
Power of the Purse Granting Guidelines
Mission
The mission of the Morden Area Foundation Power of the Purse is to engage women of all generations and children in the power of community philanthropy. Our goal is to create a lasting legacy that will provide funds for local charities already at work in our community, and to encourage the birth and growth of new initiatives that target emerging needs of women and children.
Grant Guidelines
The Morden Area Foundation Power of the Purse grants program assists a wide range of organizations, whose projects and/or programs benefit women and children.
The purpose of the program is to provide one-year grants to non-profit organizations that provide services in Morden and area. Grant funds may be used for direct costs related to projects/programs, such as but not limited to personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, and administration.
In addition, the following eligibility requirements apply:
Applicant must be a registered charitable organization providing services in Morden and area.
Grant funds must be used to provide services in Morden and area.
Only complete proposals will be reviewed.
Grant requests are for one year only.
Grant requests must be for a project/program that supports women, children and/or families.
As per the guidelines of the Morden Area Foundation (MAF) we are pleased to grant funds to faith based organizations provided that the programs are of benefit to the broader community.
Previous Power of the Purse grant recipients must complete and submit a final grant report for any and all previously received Power of the Purse grants to be eligible to apply in the current grant cycle.
If a previous Power of the Purse grant recipient has been awarded a Power of the Purse grant for two previous consecutive years, the recipient must wait two years before applying for another Power of the Purse grant.
Additional Information
Eligible applicants receiving a grant award from the Power of the Purse may only use grant funds for charitable purposes as stated in the proposal. The Morden Area Foundation will administer grant funds on behalf of the Power of the Purse. MAF has the authority to withhold and/or recover grant funds, if at any time grant funds are misused. MAF will investigate allegations of improper use of grant funds for the private benefit of donor-advisors. Each grantee must enter into an agreement with MAF and must submit a financial and narrative report at the conclusion of the project.
Deadline Applications must be RECEIVED by 5pm on September 30th of each year.
Applications may be submitted via email, postal mail, or personal delivery. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Grant applications will be collected and administered by the MAF on behalf of the WGC.
Postal Address: Morden Area Foundation, 13-379 Stephen Street, Morden MB R6M 0G8
Application Requirements Each applicant shall submit an application packet consisting of one copy of each of the following:
Cover letter on organization letterhead, signed by the Executive Director (limited to one page)
Completed Grant Application – includes Cover Page, Proposal Form, your Budget as per your request, and your organization’s current Financial Statements
Organization’s registered charity number
List of organization’s Board Members and Executive Staff
Organizations current annual operating budget, including expenses and revenues.
Organizations may contact Lynda D. Lambert, Community Foundations Coordinator, with questions, at 204-822-5614 or info@mordenfoundation.ca.
The Morden Area Foundation would like to recognize Neil Richard of Winnipeg for his act of kindness. Neil received a walk-in vaccine dose at the Morden Super Site this week. As a small token of thanks, Neil made a donation to MAF as “a way to give a small nod to the community and the area the volunteers are from.” Thank you Neil for paying it forward to the community of Morden and supporting the Morden Area Foundation. Gifts like Neil’s are used to build the community endowment fund, supporting local charities through financial grants. The Foundation enables donors big and small to help improve Morden and the surrounding area through charitable giving.
