HAPPY 20 TH ANNIVERSARY COLDWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Coldwell Community Foundation is pleased to present the history of the foundation from its
formative years to year-end 2024.
We deeply appreciate the efforts of former board member, Faye Goranson for her research and
diligence in capturing the early years, prior to Incorporation and leading up to 2011 when the
foundation started to move forward. Faye writes….
What does it take for a small rural community to grow, to prosper, and to know independence,
longevity and hopefulness? --- It takes people who care enough to pull together with their time,
talents and treasure to achieve common goals. That happens in the RM of Coldwell through current
and former residents of the town of Lundar and the surrounding farm and recreational community.
Somewhere around the beginning of the century (2000) the idea of developing a Community
Foundation began to be a topic of interest in areas of rural Manitoba which hadn’t entertained the
concept previously, including Lundar.
The governments of the time encouraged rural development as an economic priority which led to the establishment of Community Futures programs, and other supports to assist and encourage viable local initiatives. In keeping with the opportunities beginning to be presented, the RM of Coldwell decided to set up a CDC – Community Development Corporation.
It was to be made up of local residents, permanent and seasonal, who saw some local needs and
possibilities and were willing to do what they could make something happen. One of the ideas that
came out of the meetings was to explore the possibility of a Community Foundation.
It became a rather long, drawn-out process and nothing appeared to be happening for about two
years. But in those years the chair off the CDC Dave Stevenson a local businessman who had had
experience as a community volunteer elsewhere previous to the family coming to Lundar in 1985,
including activity in a Community Foundation became involved in the efforts. Mary Riddell, who had
been hired by the CDC as the local EDO - Economic Development Officer, had skills that fit the
needs of the plan and she put them to persistent use to progress the project. Encouraged and
assisted by Percy Williams a provincial government consultant and the West Interlake’s Super Six
Community Futures economic development staff - Todd Goranson and Henry Sikora, and the
willingness of the CDC and RM, information and support was gradually accumulated.
Early in 2003 (April 16) the CDC & 39 annual meeting was held to which Jim Rennie with Community Foundations of Canada was invited as the guest speaker. He explained what a Community Foundation is, does, and offers to its community, how it operates, how it is governed and how it benefits both donors and grant recipient projects, and answered questions throughout. The idea progressed somewhat after that and by fall work was underway to get all the formal and official arrangements into place provincially and federally. Although in the CDC minutes of September 17, 2003 it was reported that some of the necessary documentation was expected but had not at that date yet been received. There were many such delays as the legalities were developed.
It was difficult to get the community at large to take an interest in a Foundation as it almost
sounded too good to be true. It was a new idea to many and it took time and evidence to build
credibility and trust. New especially was the idea that monetary donations can never be spent but
instead are maintained permanently and invested. Only the returns on the investments are made
available for use through a granting process. But the work continued in order to bring the Foundation into being and to inform and encourage participation.
The CDC, with assistance from Super Six staff and Community Foundations Canada created a
constitution and by-laws and other legal hoops were gradually navigated. The Foundation came to be
known as the “CCF” (Coldwell Community Foundation), but the name “Lundar” became inserted
informally some years later to make it more often referred to since by the acronym “CLCF.”
As at the October 21 2004 meeting of the CDC the minutes reported that they were still waiting
for the charitable status process to be finalized. That finally came through and then, November 12,
2004 word was received that the Articles of Incorporation were in place and the Coldwell
Community Foundation Inc. was finally established and could activate its future in the community.
The first Foundation board of directors was composed of Dave Stevenson - Chair, Brian Thomas – Vice-Chair, Mary Riddell - Secretary, and Sandra Pott, Ken Olafson, Wray Youmans and Gerry Haist.
The first donation to the asset base was a $5000 life insurance policy presented by Alvin and Faye
Goranson to the foundation on July 10, 2010 to mark their 50 th wedding anniversary later that
month. A week later July 25, a second donation to the foundation was announced - $25,000 from
Donald Johnson, a businessman from Ontario and former Lundarite. This gift was in honour of the
55th wedding anniversary of his brother Paul & wife Ollie.
The Coldwell Community Foundation Inc was up and running and by the next year, 2011, the
foundation supporters had done some fund-raising and were able to make the first back-to-the
community gift by awarding a $500 scholarship to a graduating Lundar High School student.
No doubt the pioneers of the community foundation concept and of the local dream would have been
all smiles at these milestones! The history now continues as the years unfold:
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2010:
First cash endowment fund gift:
On September 10, 2010, Lundar Pharmacy gifted the CCFI with a donation of $1,000 and now the Coldwell
Community Foundation Endowment Fund had officially begun!
First fundraiser:
In July, 2010, CCFI held its first fundraiser BBQ to raise money for operating expenses.
A gift of $500 from local contracting company, Interlake Power Lines, helped make it happen.
2011:
A Founder’s Club, a two-year initiative, was created to promote awareness of the CCFI in our community and provide an opportunity for people to support and help build the endowment fund.
A Foundation logo was designed by Betty van Winkle, purchased by Mark Eyolfson, who then donated it to
the CCFI.
To further help promote and bring awareness of the CCFI in our community, it was decided to host a supper in conjunction with the AGM and invite people to come and learn about their foundation. It was well received by those in attendance and highly effective in CCFI promotion.
Although the foundation’s legal name is Coldwell Community Foundation Inc.(CCFI), the word Lundar has been unofficially inserted (CLCF) - very helpful for ID purposes when away attending meetings, conferences and other out of town foundation events.
Kaitlin Flinta of Eriksdale, MB was awarded the first CLCF scholarship at the Lundar high school graduation ceremony in June 2011.
2012:
A local business, Hans Bieri Custom Woodwork, crafted and donated a beautiful oak donor recognition board which is displayed at the Lundar RM office. It is a way of honoring the Founders and Builders for their foresight and believing in the foundation movement and how it can strengthen a community. The Founder’s Club is being well received and supported in its first year.
A new fund, the CLCF’s first designated fund, named the Lundar Heritage Park Fund was created from funds donated by the Coldwell In Bloom group after it disbanded. A portion of the annual interest from the fund helps support park maintenance & beautification, located on Main Street in Lundar.
The AGM supper was again well attended and is steadily creating awareness of CLCF’s presence locally. Guest speaker, Bev Clegg, Executive Director of the Selkirk and District Community Foundation shared stories of how their foundation first got started. Her enthusiasm was very encouraging!
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The CLCF scholarship recipient this year was Michael Christensen of Lundar, MB
2013:
Donald K. Johnson’s gift of $25,000 created a new fund named the Paul & Ollie Johnson Endowment Fund and will support annual unrestricted local granting.
The Coldwell Community Foundation scholarship recipient for 2013 was Megan Parkes of Eriksdale, MB
The highlight 2013 was entrusting CLCF’s endowed funds to The Winnipeg Foundation. The knowledge and expertise of their financial team will be invaluable to the success of CLCF and have a huge impact on the investment portfolio. Taking this step will enable community granting to begin in 2014. Guest speaker, Denise Campbell, Partner Services Administrator with The Winnipeg Foundation was invited to attend the CLCF AGM supper where she fielded enquiries from the attendees.
The Founder’s Club initiative came to a close shortly after the year ended and future foundation supporters will now be “builders” of the CLCF, continuing to help build a better future.
The Founder’s Club initiative was very successful and over $54,600 was raised and added to the permanently endowed funds. The founders had a vision and now that vision is starting to take shape. In our annual report we acknowledge and remember with deep appreciation, the following groups and individuals for their generous support which enabled a partnership with The Winnipeg Foundation to become a reality. A complete list of Founders can be viewed on our website at clcf.ca
2014:
The CLCF celebrated its 10th Anniversary and what better way to mark the occasion than by awarding its
first grants:
$1,495 – Grettir Co-op Inc.: to purchase a tot dock so toddlers can enjoy the pool.
$1,000 – Lundar Community Swimming Pool: to assist with painting the interior of the pool.
$180.30 – Lundar Heritage Park Fund (RM of Coldwell) interest earned to be used for park maintenance.
CLCF took part in the 24 HR Giving Challenge, sponsored by The Winnipeg Foundation. 4 gifts were received and including the stretch, $888. was raised and added to the unrestricted endowed funds.
The CLCF hosted suppers both last year and this year along with their AGM. Again, good participation and
more ambassadors for the CLCF.
The Lundar high school scholarship was awarded to Jackie Christensen of Lundar, MB
2015:
A new fund was established by The Rev. Dr. Harold and Mrs. Doreen King, in memory of Harold’s sister and therefore named the Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund. A portion of the annual interest generated from this fund will support the maintenance of the Eriksdale United Church where Myrtle was a devoted and faithful member.
In an attempt to help community foundations grow their endowment funds, The Thomas Sill Foundation put forth a challenge to all Manitoba community foundations to each raise $50,000 within 18 months and they would be awarded $25,000 for their efforts. CLCF met and exceeded the challenge in only 9 months and the endowment funds grew by $79,000+
The CLCF took part in the annual 24 HR Giving Challenge, receiving 22 gifts and with the maximum stretch dollars added, raised a total of $19,638.79 for the unrestricted endowment funds.
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Grants awarded:
$2,459.58 – Lundar Museum Society: to refurbish the jigger shed.
$2,436.54 – Lundar Community Resources Council: to purchase a new stove, tables and chairs.
$ 353.25 – Lundar Heritage Park Fund - interest earned to be used for park maintenance.
The 2015 Lundar high school scholarship was awarded to Alexis Sigfusson of Lundar, MB
2016:
New designated fund – The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund was established by the family in memory of their parents/grandparents. Cal had been a school trustee for several years and valued the importance of a good education and Dorothy was involved in 4-H, sharing her many talents. The interest from this fund will generate a scholarship to be awarded annually at Lundar School graduation, beginning in 2017.
Grants awarded:
$1,500.00 – Lundar Co-op Senior Citizens Home: assist with new lighting and fans.
$1,500.00 – Lundar Community Swimming Pool: refurbish diving board and lifeguard chair.
$1,500.00 – Lundar Roman Catholic Church: renovate back entry to church.
$1,463.80 – Lundar New Horizons Club: construct regulation-size horse shoe pits.
$213.00 - Lundar Heritage Park Fund – annual interest – to be used for park maintenance.
The 24 HR Giving Challenge was well supported with CLCF reaching their goal of earning maximum stretch
dollars. A total of 20 gifts were received and the endowment funds grew by $12,165!
CLCF Lundar high school scholarship was awarded to Jordhan Lynch of Lundar, MB.
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2017:
New Fund - the Sweetland Family Memorial Fund was created from the Estate of Herb & Olive Sweetland and from gifts made in memory of their beloved family members. Herb & Olive farmed and raised their family in the Lundar area and were actively involved in their community and loved to support the youth and their activities. This fund will support unrestricted community granting.
New Fund – the Diane Jacobs Walking Trail Fund was created by a transfer of funds from the Lundar Community Development Corporation. The annual interest from this restricted fund will support the maintenance of this walking trail that is situated next to the Lundar Beach Provincial Park.
The following grants were awarded:
$4,000 – Pauline Johnson Library: paint the interior of the library.
$1,060 – Royal Canadian Legion Lundar Br.#185: Veterans Stories Video
$1,298.82 - RM of Coldwell: Canada 150 street flags & table flags
Interest Earned from Designated Funds:
$1,759.37 – Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund: supports Eriksdale United Church.
$ 223.00 – Lundar Heritage Park Fund: supports park maintenance.
Coldwell Community Foundation scholarship was awarded to Sydney Thorgilsson of Lundar, MB. The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund scholarship was awarded to Daron Monkman of Lake Manitoba First Nation, Vogar, MB
New this year to the 24 HR Giving Challenge is the Province of Manitoba offered the same stretch as The Winnipeg Foundation – now every $5 gift became $7. CLCF was presented with 32 gifts, adding $10,439 to the unrestricted endowed funds.
2018:
CLCF was pleased to help the following groups with their projects and programs:
Grants awarded:
$1,500 – Lundar Museum Society Inc.: to prepare main station area for re-opening after renovations.
$4,000 - Lundar Agricultural Society: assist with purchase bathroom fixtures in new multi-purpose bldg.
$3,800 – Pauline Johnson Library: to purchase/install new carpeting in main library area.
$4,672.93 – Lundar Community Swimming Pool: purchase chemical pump.
$1,000 – Lundar Fire Department (RM Coldwell): assist with purchase of ATV.
Interest Earned annually for their specific causes as outlined in previous postings:
$232 - Lundar Heritage Park
$1,020 – Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund
$263.38 - Diane Jacobs Walking Trail Fund
The CLCF scholarship was awarded to Shane McDonald of Lundar, MB
The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund scholarship was awarded to Vionne Al-Shimari of Lake Manitoba First Nation, Vogar, MB
Endow Manitoba, an initiative of The Winnipeg Foundation, newly formed this year, will be spearheading future Giving Challenges. This year, CLCF received 60 gifts, raising (including stretch dollars) $12,816.33 for the unrestricted endowed funds that supports local granting.
2019:
Happy 15th Anniversary Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation! The occasion was commemorated by having a community pickerel fish fry on the evening of the granting event. Approximately 100 people were in attendance and 6 grants were awarded:
$1,000 – Royal Canadian Legion Lundar Br.185: purchase 4 sets of curling rock starter kits.
$5,000 – Lundar Ag. Society: help establish kitchen/concession/deck at new multi-purpose bldg..
$2,500 – Grettir Co-op Inc.: purchase automatic door closers for new arena
$2,000 – Lundar Museum Society: upgrade electrical & wiring in CN station
$1,000 – Lakeside Minor Hockey: purchase half-ice divider boards for Novice league hockey program.
$1,700 - Clarkleigh United Church: to construct wheelchair access ramp and repair steps.
Interest Earned from Designated Funds:
$240 - Lundar Heritage Park Fund:
$1,036 - Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund
$163 – D. Jacobs Walking Trail Fund
New Fund – David & Patricia Sigfusson Memorial Fund
New Fund - David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund
David & Pat Sigfusson lived their entire lives in the Lundar district. They were proud of their community and always gave back. David, together with his father and brother built the family construction business and Pat was a nurse at the local Eriksdale hospital and Lundar Personal Care Home. Sports was a large part of their lives while raising their family and included coaching their sons’ hockey teams. David passed away in 2016 and Pat in 2017. In late June, the Coldwell Community Foundation received two bequests from the Estate of David and Patricia Sigfusson which resulted in the creation of two permanent funds with the Coldwell Community Foundation.
The David & Patricia Sigfusson Memorial Fund is an unrestricted fund that will support many worthwhile community projects through annual granting. Annual interest earned from the David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund will support the maintenance of the local arena. They are leaving a legacy that will continue their faithful community support forever.
New Fund - Lundar Museum Society Trust Fund: The Manitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP) is a program initiated by the Province of Manitoba to help Manitoba museums and archives preserve community history and provide educational opportunities to visitors. MHTP will provide stretch funding for participating museums and heritage organizations. Every $2 will be stretched by $1 (50%) for the next three years. To qualify, a museum must partner with their local community foundation. The RM of Coldwell donated funds to Coldwell Community Foundation, received from annual business rebates and together with Foundation fund raising dollars, formed a trust fund for the local Lundar museum. The Winnipeg Foundation will administer this fund on CLCF’s behalf until March 31, 2021 at which time it will be turned over to the CLCF for all future administration.
So, in the meantime, if you wish to support the Lundar Museum, all donations are sent to and tax receipted by The Winnipeg Foundation, 1350 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB R3B OX3. The interest from this fund is paid out annually and supports museum operations.
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The 24 HR Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge received 45 gifts and $11,780.12 was raised. The community support continues to be nothing short of amazing for this annual event!
A new milestone has been reached - total assets have exceeded $554,000 by year end! Congratulations to all the donors for making this happen – without you, there wouldn’t be a foundation! Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation scholarship was awarded to Payton Law of Lundar, MB Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund scholarship was awarded to Nolan Smith of Eriksdale, MB
2020:
This year was extremely challenging with the emergence of the world-wide pandemic, Covid-19. With basically everything in lockdown, CLCF could not have its annual spring BBQ fundraiser, host the annual granting event, gather nor meet with donors or groups. The charitable groups in the community were in the same situation and it really impacted their programs, fundraising and basic operations. The federal government quickly stepped up and provided $350 million in emergency country-wide community support to all charitable sectors by way of emergency support grants flowed through Community Foundations of Canada, the Red Cross and the United Way. The first round of support (Emergency Community Support Fund) rolled out quickly in May. This was to help charities function during Covid and be able to continue operating. When Covid did not subside, a second round of support took place in the fall.
The following local groups applied through our local CLCF and all were successful in receiving their requested support grants:
$11,124 Grettir Co-op Inc.: sanitation supplies, extra cleaning staff hours and Covid-19 signage to comply with provincial health regulations.
$12,000 Pauline Johnson Library: purchase of easier to sanitize chairs, tables for outdoor reading, plexiglass dividers for the computer labs.
$5,675 Lundar Co-op Senior Citizen Home: disinfecting/cleaning supplies and wages for daily extra repeated cleaning sessions necessary for the safety and protection of the residents.
$8,212 Lundar Community Resource Council: office renos to accommodate social distancing purchase of round tables for the New Horizons Club to enable social distancing; food delivery containers, sanitation and PPE supplies.
$2,600 Lundar Gymnastics Club: for required sanitation of equipment between training sessions, cleaning supplies, extra staff hours for cleaning and required health regulation signage.
$1,236 Lundar Museum Society: purchase of sanitizer, cleaning supplies and tables for outdoor staging area for patrons to the museum, enabling safe social distancing during their open season.
$6,332 Lundar Community Swimming Pool: extra cleaning staff, PPE & sanitation supplies, tables.
$215 Lundar Recreational Park: purchase Covid-19 signage.
$47,394 total of both rounds of support received into the community for pandemic expense support.
In celebration of Manitoba’s 150 th Birthday, CLCF was awarded $5,000 to supplement annual granting.
This year, 7 grants were awarded to the following groups:
$5,000 Lundar Recreational Park: help with providing a multisport cement pad at the skatepark.
$5,000 Lundar Personal Care Home: ($2,500 from Manitoba 150): helped purchase a tri-shaw (pedal/motor assist vehicle) to take residents and individuals touring around the town.
$5,000 Lundar Gymnastics Club ($2,500 from Manitoba 150): purchase gymnastics equipment.
$2,000 Lundar Community Resource Council: help with the purchase of a commercial dishwasher.
$1,000 Grettir Co-op Inc.: assist with purchase/install video surveillance cameras.
$2,500 Pauline Johnson Library: assist with cost to remove/replace flooring in various areas.
$1,580.32 Grettir Co-op Inc.: from surplus funds in their operating account, CLCF provided the funding for the purchase of a fogging machine and chemicals for disinfecting the arena between hockey games for public safety during Covid.
Named fund interest is used to help their specific causes:
$244: Lundar Heritage Park
$1,049 Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund: supports Eriksdale United Church.
$ 163 D. Jacobs Walking Trail Fund
$ 802 Lundar Museum Society Fund
$4,044 David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund
The Coldwell Community Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Emily Sigfusson of Lundar, MB
The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund Scholarship was awarded to Drake Gleich of Eriksdale, MB
The Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge was able to take place and became a week-long challenge to accommodate donors during the pandemic. 38 gifts were received, the challenge was exceeded and resulted in $14,242.78 in growth to the permanently endowed unrestricted funds. Wonderful community spirit in action!
2021:
With the pandemic still in our midst, charitable groups are constantly being challenged while continuing their programs or completing projects in various innovative ways while still getting the job done. Their resiliency is nothing short of miraculous!
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The annual awarding of grants was able to take place but the granting event itself was cancelled for yet another year. Each year, a portion of the interest for granting comes from these 4 unrestricted funds: Coldwell Endowment Fund; Sweetland Family Memorial Fund; Paul & Ollie Johnson Fund; David & Patricia Sigfusson Memorial Fund. It is because of these four funds, built by thoughtful and caring donors that enables annual granting.
Five community grants were awarded:
$5,000 Lundar Recreational Park: purchase storage shed, line painting on cement pad, purchase benches, pour sidewalk at the skatepark.
$6,000 Lundar Golf & Country Club: updates to electrical service & heating/cooling system.
$5,000 Lundar Agricultural Society: highway, campground/fairground signage & banners.
$5,000 Lundar Community Swimming Pool: purchase features for new splashpad.
$2,000 Lundar Museum Society Inc.: install railing (safety) in outdoor metal shed.
The following named funds earn interest annually and supports their specific causes:
$ 244 Lundar Heritage Park Fund: supports park maintenance.
$1,053 Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund: supports Eriksdale United Church.
$ 164 D. Jacobs Walking Trail Fund: supports trail maintenance.
$1,242 Lundar Museum Society Fund: supports museum maintenance.
$3,903 David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund: arena support.
The Coldwell Community Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Austin Magnusson of Lundar.
The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund Scholarship was awarded to Alex Ryden of Eriksdale
The week-long Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge was again well supported, receiving gifts from 37 kind and caring donors which raised $14,050 for the permanent endowed funds. The appreciation luncheon was again unable to be held but look forward to a better year with renewed hope and optimism.
2022:
The year started out with yet another virus threat as Omicron wove its way into our lives, along with other similar virus variations, keeping us mindful of the fact that the pandemic is still in our midst. But as the year unfolded, with vaccinations and boosters well under way, people started to resume some normalcy after two years of confinement.
The annual spring BBQ resumed but the annual granting event itself was again cancelled. Hopefully next year things should resume as they were pre-pandemic. Grants were awarded to the following:
$1,000 Lundar Recreational Park – to assist with converting the former fair petting zoo
corner to becoming a sheltered picnic area.
$ 2,000 Lundar Golf & Country Club – assist with washroom wheelchair accessibility project.
$ 1,600 Lundar Beach/Sugar Point Cottagers Association – assist with purchase/installation of an outdoor exercise circuit.
$ 5,000 Lundar Community Swimming Pool – purchase additional features for new splashpad.
$ 5,000 Lundar Minor Ball - assist with installing dugouts & fencing for new ball diamonds.
$ 1,400 Lundar Community Resources Council - place geo-tech under the outdoor garden
boxes for weed control and replace old soil at the New Horizons Club.
$ 5,000 Grettir Co-op Inc. – assist with construction of a vestibule on arena main entrance.
The Foundation’s 6 named Funds earn interest annually, a portion of which directly supports their specific causes:
$ 252 Lundar Heritage Park Fund – supports park maintenance
$ 1,090 Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund - supports Eriksdale United Church operations
$ 171 D. Jacobs Walking Trail Fund – supports trail maintenance
$ 1,410 Lundar Museum Society Fund – supports museum maintenance
$ 4,109 David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund – arena maintenance support
$ 287 Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund – helps to fund it’s $500 annual Lundar School Scholarship
The Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Scholarship recipient was Shyanne Chartrand of Lundar
The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund Scholarship recipient was Tyler Anderson of Eriksdale
The Endow MB Giving Challenge received wonderful community support and this year 46 gifts were received resulting in $14,185.00 in growth to the unrestricted permanently endowed funds!
2023:
The Government of Canada announced the Community Services Recovery Fund, a $400-million fund to support community services organizations as they adapt, modernize and build resilience following the Covid-19 pandemic. Much like the Emergency Community Services Fund that supported organizations at the onset of the pandemic, the same 3 intermediaries fielded the applications:
Community Foundations of Canada, the United Way and the Red Cross. For assisting with this initiative, CLCF received an honorarium of $10,000. CLCF combined this honorarium plus a generous donation received from Donald K. Johnson in honour of Helga Sigurdson’s 103rd birthday in July and created the Coldwell Community Foundation Scholarship Fund. This fund generates sufficient interest to care for the annual scholarship and excess interest over $500 is returned to the fund.
Our spring BBQ took place as per usual and it was great to see people venturing out and life in general resuming to some normalcy. We so appreciate the community support at this event. The annual granting event was able to resume. It is an exciting time to get together and the community to see what projects/programs our organizations will be undertaking for the year.
Grants were awarded as follows:
$ 2,000. Lundar New Horizons Club – to purchase a stand-alone air purifier and an air curtain to off-set cold air blasts from their north door.
$ 8,000 Lundar Community Swimming Pool – to assist with extending the fence on the east side of the pool to accommodate patrons and the addition of a splash pad.
$5,500 Lundar Community Resources Council – to help complete Phase One of a multi-phase project of enhancing the south side outdoor space area at the New Horizons.
$ 1,000 Lundar Early Years Breakfast Program – to purchase utensils and small appliances that will help in the delivery of this program.
$ 6,000 Lundar Agricultural Society – to enable the completion of their campground plus assist the purchase of stock panels for their barns, needed at bull sales and during the fair.
The Foundation’s named funds each receive annual interest that supports their causes:
$ 257 Lundar Heritage Park Fund - maintenance
$1,112 Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund supports Eriksdale United Church operations.
$ 175 D. Jacobs Walking Trail Fund – trail maintenance
$ 1,566 Lundar Museum Society Fund – museum maintenance
$4,119 David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund
$287 Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund supports Lundar high school scholarship
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The Coldwell Community Foundation scholarship was awarded to Abby Beaman of Lundar
The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund Scholarship was awarded to Brady Wirgau of Narcisse.
The Endow MB Giving Challenge was a huge success again this year receiving 53 gifts and $12,548.20 into the unrestricted funds that support local granting.
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2024:
This year was a busier than usual one for the CLCF. Six board members were able to attend the bi- annual Regional Conference of Manitoba Foundations in Winnipeg April 19-21. It was a great opportunity to connect with other Foundation members, sharing experiences, knowledge and ideas.
CLCF continues to hold a fundraiser spring BBQ on Friday of the May long weekend and really appreciates the faithful community support at this event.
There was no planned granting event due to time constraints this year, but annual granting took place in March with $30,816 being awarded to support 7 excellent projects/programs and the named funds and their causes throughout the year.
Grants were awarded to:
$2,200 Lundar Lutheran Church – purchase new fridge & stove for hall kitchen.
$4,000 Lundar Community Swimming Pool – to purchase materials & concrete to build a shade structure over green space on east side of pool.
$4,400 Lundar Community Resources Council - Phase Two of enhancing green space south of New Horizons bldg. with accessible walking/wheelchair paths for all patrons.
$4,000 Lundar Gymnastics Club – renovate their present space to accommodate larger pieces of equipment.
$3,000 Lundar Agricultural Society - purchase canopy frame and canvas to cover grandstand & purchase deep fryer and stack oven for kitchen.
$3,900 Lundar Co-op Senior Citizen Home – purchase fridge & stove and miscellaneous items/utensils to upgrade their common area kitchen.
$1,000 Lakeshore School Division Hockey Academy Program – assist with launching of this new program.
The Foundation’s 7 Designated (named) Funds receive interest in the form of grants which directly supports each of their specific causes:
$260 Lundar Heritage Park Fund – supports park maintenance
$1,125 Myrtle Smith Memorial Fund - supports Eriksdale United Church operations
$177 D. Jacobs Walking Trail Fund – supports trail maintenance
$1,589 Lundar Museum Society Fund – supports museum maintenance
$4,165 David & Patricia Sigfusson Lundar Memorial Arena Maintenance Fund – arena maintenance support
$ 290 Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund – $500 annual Lundar School Scholarship
$ 595 Coldwell Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
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The Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Scholarship recipient was Rachel Halldorson of Lundar
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The Cal & Dorothy Bennett Memorial Fund Scholarship recipient was Mattaeus Law of Eriksdale
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The CLCF celebrated its 20 th Anniversary in August with a supper and program. It was a full house at the Lutheran Church Hall with over 70 people in attendance. The event was not just about celebrating the anniversary but also about bringing community together to acknowledge and thank the hard-working charitable groups, all the many volunteers, the CLCF fundholders and supportive donors – celebrating all the goodness that is happening in our community!
We are very grateful to have the resources and financial support from The Winnipeg Foundation and its Endow Manitoba Team to assist us with our operations throughout the year. The endowed funds continue to flourish with the expertise of their skilled financial team. The annual rate of return on investments this year was an amazing 16.2%!
In November the donor support received during the week-long Endow MB Giving Challenge event was nothing short of amazing – thank you to our donors, faithful and new, for your caring and kindness.
Forty-seven gifts were received and $14,734.37 was raised. After 11 years of participation in the Challenge, CLCF has received 406 gifts totaling $137,487.58 - a huge impact on the growth of the unrestricted endowed funds!
In December, The Winnipeg Foundation announced that they have a new fund established with them - the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund, created after the closure of a private Manitoba foundation, The Thomas Sill Foundation. This new fund will provide annual granting support to all Manitoba Foundations. CLCF will receive their grant in the beginning of 2025, and it will make a huge impact on the annual February granting intake as it will more than double CLCF’s annual granting. A lot has happened in the past 20 years, and we look forward with much excitement and anticipation to a bright and prosperous future!