Rivers and Area Community Foundation

05/16/2026

Another great initiative from Friends Of Rivers Lake...a grant from the Rivers and Area Community Foundation using the Thomas Sill granting that was available for this project.

Friends of Rivers Lake is excited to announce the purchase of a kayak launcher and dock which will be installed at Daly Beach early this summer. These projects are only made available through grants provided by our funding partners. The Thomas Sill Foundation graciously provided $3000 toward making this project possible and we would like to thank them.

https://www.riversareacommunityfoundation.org/the-thomas-sill-manitoba-fund-grant/

05/01/2026

Friday Fact Feature...let's have a little fun with a trivia question this morning. Do you know when RACF was established? Tell us in the comments below 👇

04/28/2026

The Endow Manitoba Conference of 2026 was one to remember.

Witnessing the leadership, capacity building and connections this weekend was incredible, which in turn will assist us in making a bigger impact in our own community foundation.

We see a lot of new opportunities for the Rivers and Area Community Foundation. Bringing real change and taking action to ensure we continue to inspire and support those in and around our community!

From the keynote speakers and mindful morning sessions, to the array of food and exceptional tour of the Leaf - it was unique and inspiring to all that attended.

04/27/2026

Today we celebrate Community Foundation Day! Donna and Kerri had the honour of attending the Endow Manitoba Community Foundation Provincial Conference in Winnipeg this weekend and what an experience it was! Stay tuned for more photos and stories to come...

When you give to a community foundation you are investing in your hometown. A gift today will support local programs and projects that contribute to well-being of everyone in your community now and forever.

Manitoba is home to 57 community foundations – the most community foundations per capita in North America. Each community foundation supports its local community’s unique needs.

Community Foundation Day is recognized annually on April 26. It acknowledges the vital role that community foundations play in contributing to the well-being of Manitobans, and the generosity of our citizens. It also recognizes the committed volunteers who lead the community foundation movement.

04/24/2026

Let's celebrate our volunteers for National Volunteer Week!

To all those listed below: You have been such a devoted and hardworking volunteer in furthering the efforts of Rivers and Area Community Foundation in our community. Even though you may not be in the spotlight, you are the backbone of every event. We are forever thankful for the time you have given. You have made an unforgettable difference.

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙁 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨: 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙘𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚, 𝙅𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝘽𝙚𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙨𝙠𝙮, 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙮. 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤: 𝘼𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙮𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙍𝙤𝙙 𝙑𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝

RACF is always welcoming new volunteers to the board, if you are interested in joining a dedicated group of individuals focused on enhancing the quality of life in our communities, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the board members listed above.

04/23/2026

Thank you to all those who applied for the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund Grant. Congratulations to the following community organizations…

~ Prairie Crocus Library - $800.00 for new child size reading chairs
~ Riverdale Early Learning Centre - $3587.00 for more cupboards for storage space
~ Riverdale Health Centre - $3,000.00 for wooden dressers for the Personal Care Home
~ Riverdale Community Development Corporation - $5,000.00 for an aluminum dock at the Wetlands Centre of Excellence
~ Friends of Rivers Lake - $3,000.00 for Kayak Launcher and Dock at Daly Beach
~ Oak River Legion - $2500.00 Electrical Upgrades
~ Clacks Family Heritage Museum Foundation Inc. - $2,000 for Security Lighting
~ Rivers Collegiate – Drone Project - $3,000.00

04/03/2026

Wishing you an Easter filled weekend with sweet moments, memories and adventure full of fun. 🐰🐣🐑

02/28/2026

02/24/2026

If you haven't submitted your application, you have a few more days!

There are three options for submitting the application: email, mail or online.

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.riversareacommunityfoundation.org/grant-application-form/

02/16/2026

Don’t forget…applications for the Thomas Sill Fund Grant are ongoing until Feb 27th!

The Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund Grant is now 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉! This is our second year for the Thomas Sill granting. Please note that this grant will close on 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟮𝟳𝙩𝙝, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

All projects must be completed by 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Thomas Sill was a very meticulous chartered accountant who had several offices in Manitoba. He was a quiet bachelor and was very philanthropic all his life. As per his wishes, The Thomas Sill Foundation was started in 1987 when he passed away and it became one of Manitoba’s largest private charitable organizations.

A quote from one of his partners said, “He knew the importance of community and power of philanthropy in driving positive change. He was a keen curler, a humble bachelor, and self-described fish and chips enthusiast.” The proud Winnipeg native was interested in responding to communities’ immediate well-being needs.

Be sure to share this opportunity within your organization and community, imagine the possibilities of community based projects.

To apply please visit: https://www.riversareacommunityfoundation.org/grant-application-form/