To be held Tuesday, June 2, 2022 at 7:00PM
For more information please contact the MAF office Ph 204-712-0538 or email [email protected]
Wow! What an interesting year 2020 has been!
New ways of doing things have required big adjustments to lifestyles and carrying on with our lives. Adapting to virtual meetings, adjusting to using new technology, our board has risen to the challenge. Donors have also responded, as you can see from our financials that our Endowment funds have grown by over $144,000, an increase of 52% this past year.
A big thanks to all who have contributed with time, talent, and dollars to the betterment of our communities.
Our Foundation’s mandate is to improve lives for our citizens. We are striving to become a trusted, reliable, and predictable source of funding to assist in meeting our community’s needs. If you do not have a lot to give financially, volunteering can be just as valuable and rewarding as a monetary gift. Volunteers are needed to create awareness of our Foundation, serve as board or committee members, and carry on our day-to-day operations. Together we can improve our communities. We can make a difference!
Click here to see a copy of our 2020 Annual Report
Click here to see a copy of our 2020 Financial Statement
To be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 8:30am – 9:30am
For more information and to register for a TEAMS link to the meeting, please contact the MAF office Ph 204-712-0538 or email [email protected]
The Morris Area Foundation is very excited to announce a new fund named the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund to support initiatives of health and wellness benefiting the area served by the Morris Area Foundation.
An initial contribution in the amount of $40,000 was received from the MLFR Emergency Medical Fund at the direction of Colin Harbinson and Dave Thiessen. See photo attached Del Stevenson on the left and Dave Thiessen on the right.
“Our purpose and area covered are closely aligned and it just seems like a good fit” says Dave. “I like the idea of a permanent source of assistance to support health and wellness for our communities.” added Colin.
The proceeds from the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund are to be granted annually in proportions as determined to be suitable by the MAF Board of Directors to support initiatives of health and wellness benefiting the area served by the Morris Area Foundation.
During the annual granting process, all applications are to be submitted on a normal MAF grant application form wherein all MAF and CRA guidelines will apply.
“I am so excited to be a part of the establishment of the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund” says Midge Anderson, treasurer for MAF. “I feel that it is important to have an Endowment Fund set up specifically for the health and well being of our communities to provide funding that will benefit our area forever.”
With year end approaching fast, the MAF invites individuals or organizations to make additional monetary gifts to support the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund. Tax receipts will be issued for income tax purposes. The quicker we can grow the fund, the more interest earned there will be to grant back to the community next year.
The Morris Area Foundation is building a legacy for your community. The MAF helps people give back to the shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about for good. Forever.
The MAF is an endowment-based public foundation, therefore gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community. Formed in 2013, the MAF is proud to be a Manitoba community foundation.
Media inquiries/questions contact: Del Stevenson 204-746-5078 or [email protected]
Pat of Morris Bigway Foods presenting MAF with the proceeds from the Morris Bigway round up campaign.
Help your community flourish forever!
The Giving Challenge is your opportunity to help your community foundation grow exponentially. Gifts made to your community foundations’ UNRESTRICTED FUNDS between November 9 – 15 will be “stretched” through the combined efforts of the Manitoba government and The Winnipeg Foundation. For every $5 donated, they will “stretch” that donation by $1 each, up to a combined total of $4,000 per foundation. So your $5 gift instantly becomes $7 for your community! We encourage credit card donations through the Endow Manitoba website at http://www.endowmanitoba.ca/giving-challenge/ NEW THIS YEAR: Cheques are payable to the “Morris Area Foundation”, and are to mailed to Box 282, Morris, MB R0G 1K0 during the week of November 9 – 15. Once all donations are tallied, they will be transferred to the Morris Area Foundation General Community Fund. Tax receipts will be issued for any amount $20 and over.
The Morris Area Foundation Inc., now in its 7th year is pleased to announce its annual grant award recipients for 2020. A total of $10,000 was granted to 12 projects.
This year grants were awarded to:
Morris Legion – Cenotaph Restoration
Lowe Farm Community Centre – Roof Renewal
Morris & District Centennial Museum– Heritage Walking Trails & Morris Drug Store Mural
Morris Manor – Building Improvements
Morris Dog Park – Dog Park
Rosenort Community Centre – Riverside Park Upgrade & Tree Planting along Perimeter Trail in Rosenort
Lutheran Church of the Cross – Smith Park Bell Tower
Youth For Christ Morris -Washroom Renovation
Valley Agricultural Society – Gathering of Nations Pavilion
Morris Minor Ball – Diamond Refurbishment
Youth in Philanthropy program in the Morris and Rosenort Schools
Since its beginning in 2013, the Morris Area Foundation has provided grants with the help of The Thomas Sill Foundation, Canada 150 and the Emergency Community Support Fund and generous support of past and current residents of almost $120,000 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 tosupport 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 GIVING CHALLENGE WEEK “NOVEMBER 9 TO 15” 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 (endowMB.org) DURING THE WEEK OF NOVEMEBER 9 TO 15 #2) Go to The Morris Area Foundation location #3) Make a donation with your credit card #4) Print off your tax receipt. For more information: Wish to use a cheque instead? contact: Email: [email protected] Website: www.themafinc.com or call 204-712-0538.
By Jill Kolodka
Youth in Philanthropy is an organization that aims to get junior high and high schools students involved in community service. It also strives to teach young people about the importance of giving back and how that benefits local charities. The Morris Area Foundation has worked with schools in Morris and Rosenort to have Youth in Philanthropy groups within their schools. This year, Morris School was given $1500 dollars to allocate to local charities and organizations in need of funds.
The Morris School group has chosen to disperse the funds between the Valley Regional Library and Youth for Christ. $500 dollars will go to the library in order to help them upgrade their outdoor lighting so that can be safer for people to walk by and enjoy the nearby park. Youth for Christ will be receiving $1000 dollars to help with the installation of 2 wheelchair access washrooms. These are needed for the facility in order to allow everyone to have washroom access without having to leave.
The students involved in the organization at Morris school would also like to extend much gratitude to Pat Schmitke and the Twisters for allowing them to run the 50/50 draw at one of their hockey games. On top of the money raised by Youth in Philanthropy, Pat Schmitke won the 50/50 and chose to give it back to the organization to add to the amount of money they were able to disperse.
Youth in Philanthropy, and with the Morris Area Foundation and the Thomas Sill Foundation, look forward to continuing the work and community service they have provided to the local community. Students involved in the group understand that there is always a need for something in the local area, and they are very proud and blessed to be able to help others out.
Morris Area Foundation activating Emergency Community Support Fund alongside communities coast to coast to coast.
Vulnerable populations across Canada continue to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Marginalized groups, youth, children and the elderly, essential workers, and newcomers are just some of the communities that are facing increased challenges right now. Launched on May 19, 2020, the Government of Canada’s new Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) aims to provide additional and much-needed assistance to charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations. The Government of Canada is flowing funds through national networks, including Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross. We are proud to be working with CFC and the Government of Canada to deliver funding locally in Morris and the surrounding area to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens are safe and healthy. Through the ECSF, we will be investing $40,000 towards local charities and qualified donees supporting vulnerable populations. Organizations can apply starting on May 19, 2020. Learn more about the program and find out if your organization is eligible to apply:
Is your organization a qualified donee working to support vulnerable populations during #COVID19? Applications are now open. Contact the Morris Area Foundation for more information.
The Emergency Community Support Fund
Funded by
The Morris Area Foundation together with Manitoba 150 are accepting grant submissions for projects.
Some examples of projects that could be eligible for a Build 150 grant include:
• Amenities for a public space (park bench, bike racks, public art, etc.)
• Equipment for a community space (community centre, medical facility, etc.)
• Revitalization of something with historical significance (statue, building, etc.)
Projects must be completed by December 31, 2020. Application forms and guidelines are available by clicking on the links below. Or you can call Curtis Evenson at 204-746-8186.
