The Morris Area Foundation Inc., now in its 5th year is pleased to announce its annual grant award winners for 2018. A total of $5,300 was given to 4 projects. Above, Del Stevenson, MAF President and Board Secretary Shelley Stupnisky present Darren Plett, Chairperson and Derek Loewen Board Member of the Rosenort Community Centre an award to assist in the development of their “Westfield Park Walking Trail”. Other awards were given to: The Valley Agricultural Society, home of the Manitoba Stampede to assist in the replacement of doors on the heavy and light horse barns, Valley Regional Library to assist in the development of an accessible public washroom at the library and the Manitoba Women’s Institute for their “Manitoba Rural Women’s Day – in Morris – Exploring Rural Health Care”.
Since its beginning in 2013, the Morris Area Foundation has provided grants with the help of The Thomas Sill Foundation, Canada 150 and generous support of past and current residents of almost $30,000 to area organizations. Morris Area Foundation Inc. is building a legacy for the communities we serve. The Foundation partners with donors to build permanent endowment funding to support projects in the area into the future. The Morris Area Foundation Inc. covers the entire Rural Municipality of Morris including the communities of Rosenort, Lowe Farm, Aubigny, Sperling and the Town of Morris.
DON’T FORGET ENDOW MANITOBA DAY “SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th” WHEN YOUR DONATION TO THE MORRIS AREA FOUNDATION WILL BE “STRETCHED”.
The Winnipeg Foundation & the Province of Manitoba will stretch your donation (up to a maximum of $4,000) at a ratio of $2.00 for every $5.00 of donations to The Morris Area Foundation. #1) Go to the Endow Manitoba Website (www.endowmanitoba.ca) on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2018. #2) Go to The Morris Area Foundation location. #3) Make a donation with your credit card. #4) Print off your tax receipt. Thank You. For more information: Wish to use a cheque instead? contact: Email: [email protected] Website: www.themafinc.com or call 204-712-0538.
