South Huron Community Fund
p.o. Box 1150 n0m 1t0 Grand Bend, ON, Canada

The Jack Riddell Scholarship Fund was established by the Riddell family together with friends and colleagues to honor the many contributions of Jack Riddell, fo...rmer Ontario Minister of Agriculture. The first scholarship was presented recently to Matthew Whittemore, a graduate of Stratford Northwestern who is now studying at the University of Guelph. "It is truly an honor to receive the Jack Riddell Scholarship in Agriculture," says Matthew. "Getting recognized for the hard work I put in throughout my high school education feels amazing. Additionally, the award offers a very nice financial relief. All combined, it allows me to focus harder on my journey into the future." Congratulations, Matthew! See more

South Huron Community Fund announces 2020 recipient of Lavender Family Scholarship In loving memory of her late husband Jack, Joyce Lavender established a scholarship in 2017 to benefit students living in the greater Hensall area who wish to pursue a career in the trades. The South Huron Community Fund is proud to announce that the 2020 recipient is Alexis (Lexi) McLeod.... Lexi is passionate about automotive mechanics. She has received excellent marks in her automotive courses every year and successfully completed a co-op placement at an automotive dealership. Upon graduation she will also earn a Specialist High Skills Major in Transportation (Automotive) and get her "red seal" diploma. Annually, the Lavender Fund awards a student graduating from South Huron District High School with the highest mark in automotive or mechanical technology and who lives in the greater Hensall area. Jack Lavender operated Jack’s Small Engine Repair in Hensall and, before passing away in 2010, wanted to leave a legacy for students in the area who are interested in this field. Establishing a family legacy with our organization is easy and can be set up to benefit a specific charitable cause or a general fund supporting priorities in our community, said Tom Prout, Chair of the South Huron Community Fund. Our organization is proud to work with the Lavender Family to create this wonderful legacy. Whether the priorities relate to the arts, recreation, health and wellness or the environment, the South Huron Community Fund is dedicated to supporting the long-term needs of our region. Funds donated create a permanent endowment that generates annual grants for local charitable organizations. Grant applications are available on the Grand Bend Community Foundation website at grandbendcommunityfoundation.ca. South Huron District High School

#OnThisDay - September 1, 1980 - near Thunder Bay, ON As he neared the 18 mile mark, Terry could see miles of supporters along the highway, cheering him on, say...ing, Keep going, you can do it, we’re all behind you. Terry felt like he was having a heart attack, the pain was so intense. He took a break and crawled into his sleeping bag, hoping the pain might subside. It didn’t. Terry got back up, ran another mile until he could see no more people along the road. It was then he said to himself, This may be my last mile. He got in the van and asked his best friend Doug to take him to a hospital. Later that day, Terry called his parents in Port Coquitlam and told them the cancer had returned. He had run his last mile of the Marathon of Hope. In his last journal entry, all Terry wrote was: "21 miles. 3,339 miles total." Honour Terry's Try. Donate today. https://bit.ly/3lHgE6v

South Huron Vitality Fund makes first donations to local charities In July, the South Huron Vitality Fund made its first grants to three local organizations: the Huron Waves Music Festival, Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron, and South Huron Winterfest. It was exciting to be part of the process of making the first grants from the Vitality Fund, said Tom Prout, Chair of the South Huron Community Foundation. We had excellent applications, and I know the grants will make ...a real difference in our community. Established in 2019, the South Huron Vitality Fund is an agreement between the Municipality of South Huron and the Grand Bend Community Foundation to support charities that provide direct programs, services, or activities to enhance the quality of life for South Huron residents. This fund will continue to grow and produce an income every year for many years to come. In addition, the Municipality provided $10,000 in flow-through funding to ensure that local needs could be met this year. Municipality of South Huron Grand Bend Community Foundation

Past Chair Penny Nelligan presents our giant (socially distancing) cheque to Amy Wilhelm, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron. Our grants have helped the agency adapt to the new reality and meet ongoing expenses.

Important news for organizations in South Huron! The deadline for applications to the South Huron Vitality Fund has been extended to June 15. Get your great ideas in soon! Call Pat Morden for more information.

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COVID Relief Funding Available Now! Today the Grand Bend Community Foundation announces more than $100,000 in new funding available to support charities and oth...er qualified donees working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bluewater, South Huron, and Lambton Shores. The funding comes from two sources: local fundraising, and the Emergency Community Support Fund, a program funded by the Government of Canada. To learn more, contact Pat Morden at 519-619-8630 or [email protected] or check out the ECSF at https://cfc-fcc.smapply.ca/prog/ECSF/

A Message to Huron Perth nonprofit organizations, . Thank you for doing your good work, even when its hard! United Way want's to help we invite local organi...zations to fill out our survey to help us understand the pulse of the nonprofit sector during this challenging time. www.perthhuron.unitedway.ca #BuildingResilience #Collaboration #Unity See more

Applications to the Vitality Fund Grant will be extended to June 1, 2020. As a result of the current unusual circumstances, many community groups have had to a...djust, postpone or cancel events. The Municipality of South Huron would like to thank all members of the community for practicing safe physical distancing and helping to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For more information regarding the Vitality Fund Grant Program visit the Community Grant Program page at SouthHuron.ca If you have any questions about the application process please contact the Grand Bend Community Foundation at [email protected] or see https://grandbendcommunityfoundation.ca//applying-for-a-g/ See more

A good read. Hope it makes us think about all members of our communities.

Help the most vulnerable in our communities.

During times of stress, pay attention to your own needs & feelings. Limit worry & agitation by lessening the time you & your family spend watching/listening to ...upsetting media coverage. Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle - including proper diet, sleep, exercise & social contacts with loved ones by email & phone. For tips on coping with COVID-19 stress: https://bit.ly/3dg6aH6 See more

You've got this, South Huron. Let's go! United Way Perth-Huron

COVID 19 Will you help? During this unprecedented crisis, we must do everything we can to support the most vulnerable in our community. The Grand Bend Communi...ty Foundation COVID 19 Emergency Relief Fund will be distributed to local charities providing food and other essential services to people directly affected by the Corona virus. To donate from your computer or phone, simply go to Canadahelps.org and click through to Grand Bend Community Foundation. For more information, contact [email protected] Let’s practice physical isolation but social connectedness! Stay safe, stay home.

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