The latest community news & events for Morden Area Foundation.
Celebrating the 8th Anniversary of the Power of the Purse Brunch Saturday, March 4, 2023 9am to 11:30am Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 Morden, 285 North Railway Street You are invited to an IN PERSON event with MC Jayme Giesbrecht.... Read more ›
Morden Area Foundation takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex... Read more ›
South Central Regional Library $1,500 Book Storage Shed SCRL stores books all year long for their annual book sale, however, due to COVID their annual book sale was cancelled. SCRL now hosts several small book sales throughout the... Read more ›
Morden Area Foundation Citizen of Distinction 2022 Award nominations are now being accepted to recognize and honour, on an annual basis, citizens who have a strong commitment to making the City of Morden and area a better place to live, visit... Read more ›
Morden Area Foundation Grants Over $26,000 to Community Projects in 2022 The Morden Area Foundation supported seven community organizations in 2022, enabling many community organizations to complete their projects. $23,545.00 was granted... Read more ›
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... Read more ›
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... Read more ›
The MAF Citizen of Distinction Award is designed to recognize and honour citizens who have a strong commitment to making the City of Morden and area a better place to live, visit, and play through their long-term commitment by service and... Read more ›
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... Read more ›
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,... Read more ›
Morden Area Foundation Grants Over $30,000 to Community Projects in 2021 The Morden Area Foundation (MAF) supported four community projects as part of their 2021 grant awards. $24,941 was granted out from the MAF annual interest earned on... Read more ›
Karla Hamm and Leora Hamm accept a $4793.82 cheque on behalf of South Central Cancer Research. Congratulations of being a 2021 Morden Area Foundation Grant... Read more ›
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... Read more ›
The Morden Area Foundation once again partnered with the Winkler Community Foundation to spread kindness for the month of May, the community was encouraged to come up with ways to Pay it Forward all month long. What is Pay it Forward May:... Read more ›
Congratulations Dave DeStoop Morden Area Foundation’s 2020 Citizen of Distinction! [embed]https://youtu.be/qOnJVMP5Qd8[/embed] As we are unable to meet in person, please stop in to say hi or mail a card to Dave at Morklers, 325... Read more ›
The South Central Regional Library (SCRL) received $5,000 through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) funded by the Government of Canada for a project directly related to COVID restrictions. SCRL wanted to continue to provide service... Read more ›
Morden Parent Child Resource Centre received $10,000 through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) funded by the Government of Canada for a project directly related to COVID restrictions. Morden Parent & Child Resource Centre is an... Read more ›
Pembina Valley Pregnancy Care Centre (PVPCC) received $10,000 through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) funded by the Government of Canada for a project directly related to COVID restrictions. Once COVID hit the region, PVPCC... Read more ›
Manitoba Possible received $5,000 through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) funded by the Government of Canada for a project directly related to COVID restrictions. For persons with disabilities, the COVID restrictions have resulted... Read more ›
The 6th Annual Power of the Purse Brunch was held virtually in 2021. 104 ladies attended a Zoom call that featured live presentations from two local charities. Attendees enjoyed a free brunch in the comfort of their homes, prepared by Owen... Read more ›
