Living Legacy Community Foundation Inc.
Box 1343Russell, MB R0J 1W0
Registered Charitable Number: 11912 9872 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Parkland
Mission
“Supporting community dreams through community giving.”
Description
Living Legacy Community Foundation provides grants and scholarship to organizations and students within the Municipality of Riding Mountain West and Municipality of Russell-Binscarth on an annual basis.
Board
- William Brown, Chair
- Sandie Ross, Treasurer/Secretary
- Greg Boden
- Jean Thompson
- Sadie McCauley
- Kelvin Nerbas
- Chris Radford
Staff
- Sandie Ross
Foundation Funds
| Living Legacy Community Fund | Provides resources and scholarship funds to projects within the Asessippi Parkland area. |
| Russell Swimming Pool Fund | Provides funds to the Russell Swimming Pool for capital projects. |
| Inglis Elevator Fund | Inglis Elevator is an historic site. This fund is for the ongoing upkeep of the elevator. |
| Angusville Heritage Hall Fund | Angusville Heritage Hall is an historic site in the Village of Angusville recognizing the Ukranian Culture in the area. |
| Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Fund | Annual grant for the upkeep of this historic cemetery. |
| Tyler Shwaluk Memorial Fund | Fund established in memory of Tyler. An annual scholarship to a Major Pratt grad entering a trade. The fund allows for a grant in lieu or in addition to the scholarship. |
| Russell Library Fund | Fund established to enhance the children’s area of the library. |
Recent Grants
2019
| Russell Lots-A-Tots Inc. for Daycare Expansion | $3,000 |
| Field of Dreams for completion of Ball Diamonds | $4,500 |
| Main Street Revitalization for open air museum | $2,000 |
| Prairie Arts cARTel for Parkland Juried Art Show | $1,000 |
| Major Pratt School Band for new instruments | $2,000 |
| Communities in Bloom for hanging baskets | $1,400 |
| Knox United Church for wheelchair lift | $2,750 |
| Russell Library for cupboards and copier | $3,600 |
| Senior Services of Banner County for handivan bus repair | $1,800 |