Community Foundation of Portage and District
206 Saskatchewan Ave EPortage La Prairie, MB R1N 3G4
Registered Charitable Number: 140660846RR0001
Manitoba Region: North Central
Mission
To enhance and enrich the quailty of life in Portage la Prairie and District by supporting and promoting philanthropy through endowment building, donor services, grantmaking and community leadership.
Description
The Community Foundation of Portage and District is a public foundation serving the charitable needs of donors and grant seekers alike in the City and RM of Portage la Prairie. The contributions of donors, from all walks of life, are pooled into permanent, income earning endowment funds which continue to grow in order to provide funding for local community priorities for many years to come.
Board
- Gail Patterson – Chair
- Ken Brennan – Vice Chair
- Anita Janzen-Gemmell – Treasurer
- Carey Duncan – Past Chair
- Jody Fletcher
- Dawn Froese
- Blair Geisel
- Lucy Kinnear
- Kris Lee
- Ryan Simpson
- Stephanie Verhoeven
- Doug Pedden
Staff
- Mandy Dubois – Executive Director
- Brenda Robinson – Administrative Assistant
Volunteers
- Larry Muirhead
- Deanne Talbot
- Diane Van Aert
- Lisa Kristof
- Carol Stewart
Foundation Fund Highlights
For a complete list of funds, please contact the Community Foundation of Portage and District.
| Burnside Cemetery Fund | The Burnside Cemetery Fund was established to support the perpetual care for the cemetery. |
| 2015 RBC Hockey Championship Legacy Scholarship Fund | This fund provides a $1,000 bursary to as many players of the Terrier Hockey organization that meet the set criteria each year |
| Kozy Korner Seniors Fund | Kozy Korner Seniors Inc. was founded in 1973 and when it ceased in December of 2017 a fund was created to continue their legacy of giving. |
| John & Maureen Mitchell Family Fund | The Mitchell Family created the fund to help them contribute to the betterment of our community. Proceeds support Special Olympics MB & CPCS. |
| Oakville Cemetery Fund | The Oakville Cemetery Fund was established to support the perpetual care for the cemetery. |
| Oakville Community Endowment Fund | The Oakville Village Committee created this fund in 2007 to help fund projects in Oakville as well as support sports & other recreational activities. |
| Portage la Prairie Lions Club Fund | The Lions Club fund is a donor advised fund and gives the club the opportunity to choose the recipients of the investment income each year. |
| Arlan Asham Award Fund | This bursary is awarded to a PCI graduate each year who is dedicated & committed to multiple school teams over their high school years. |
| Prairie Sounds Music Festival Fund | This fund provides a source of income annually to the Prairie Sounds Music Festival. The festival promotes participation in performing arts. |
| Jeff & Lynne Bereza Family Fund | The Bereza Family created this fund to help other families in our community. The fund benefits breakfast programs within the Portage School Division. |
| Gage Foster Athletic Scholarship Fund | In 2018 Gage Foster lost his life in a car accident. This fund was established in his memory and to celebrate his love of participating in many sports. |
Recent Grants
2018 Grants
| Portage Collegiate Institute | $4,300 |
| Fort La Reine School | $9,824 |
| Special Olympics – Portage Chapter | $3,000 |
| High Bluff Community Club | $4,000 |
| St Marks Community Club | $4,100 |
| Tupper Family Resource Centre | $6,879 |
| Junk Yard Dogs Cycling Club | $8,630 |
| La Verendrye Club | $41,270 |
| Oakville Community Club | $3,000 |
| The Glesby Centre | $4,243 |
| Westend Daycare | $3,420 |
| Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival | $3,000 |
| Portage Active Transportation | $5,000 |
| Youth for Christ | $8,050 |
| Herman Prior Activity Centre | $11,000 |
Grant Deadlines
Resources
Foundation Highlights
25th Anniversary Celebration & Impact Grant Presentation
At the 25th Anniversary Luncheon CFPD presented Portage Assisted Living with a $250,000 Impact Grant