Morris Area Foundation Awards First Grants to Community Projects
The Morris Area Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce its first awards to organizations operating in their area. President Del Stevenson says, “The Foundation is excited to be able to give back to worthwhile community projects made possible by generous donations.” The Morris Area Foundation has been in operation for approximately one year. The projects approved amount to a total of $1,600. The Canadian Cancer Society Manitoba Branch received support to conduct an awareness event in Morris to “Promote the health risks of radon gas.” Tami Thiessen, Southern Regional Representative states that “Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco. Our goal is to make Morris and area residents aware of the importance of testing their homes for radon gas.” The event is scheduled for early December 2015. Watch for notices.
The Busy Nest Day Care Inc. of Morris received assistance to aid in the renovation of its Kids on the Corner location on Montreal Street. Chairperson Alicia Hoffman says that “They currently serve 61 families with 84 children. The majority of the families are from the Town and RM of Morris.” The renovations will progress as funds become available. The Busy Nest Day Care has been in operation in Morris since 1976.
The Morris Area Foundation Inc . partners with donors to build permanent endowment funding from which projects of the entire Rural Municipality of Morris , including the communities of Rosenort, Lowe Farm, Aubigny, Sperling and the Town of Morris are supported. For more details call: 204-746-8938 or 204-746-8186.
