Building a Lasting Legacy
The Westshore Community Foundation, Inc. (WCF) is an enduring charitable organization created to support not-for-profit groups in the communities of Gimli, Riverton, Fraserwood, Winnipeg Beach and Dunnottar.
Land acknowledgment
The Westshore Community Foundation catchment area is located on Treaty One and Treaty Two lands; the traditional homelands of the Dakota, Anishanabek, Anishinaabe, Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene, Lakota and the homeland of the Red River Metis. Westshore Community Foundation proudly acknowledges our role in the many relationships that make up our home and commits to a spirit of reconciliation for the future.
We respect the spirit and intent of the Treaties and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.
Westshore Community Foundation was pleased to host an event on April 26th, 2024 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.
We were thankful to have so many current and former board members there!
Together we do more FOR OUR COMMUNITY
As 2023 draws to an end, the Board of Directors of Westshore Community Foundation would like to thank four departing Directors for their years of service.
Rosanna Cuthbert has served as a Director on the Board for five years. She has been very active as the Chairperson of a very busy Events Committee and as a member of the Marketing and Scholarship Committees.
Darcy Jacobs has served as a Director for eight years, most recently in leadership roles as Vice President, Financial Secretary, and Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee. He has also been a member of the Marketing Committee.
Nikki Chapnick has served as a Director for three years, and has been the Chair of the Human Resources & Board Development Committee, as well as a member of the Granting Committee.
Tim Arnason is the current Past President of the Board. During his term as President, Tim steered Westshore through the turbulent years of the Covid pandemic ensuring that the Foundation was able to continue to support the Westshore catchment area during this challenging time, including accessing special funding through the federal government. In his 11 years on the Board Tim has served as Vice-President, President and, most recently, as Chairperson of the Marketing Committee and member of the Events Committee.
Westshore Community Foundation has been fortunate to have these community-minded people dedicate many hours to making our Foundation a strong and successful organization. We wish them well in their future endeavours.
What’s New
The 2023 Annual Report is now available
Matching Opportunity
Who We Are
The Westshore Community Foundation Inc., incorporated in 1998, is an enduring charitable organization created to build a permanent capital fund which supports registered charities and individuals. Our foundations serve large and small urban centres and rural communities. Philanthropy is alive and well in our areas and your contribution to the Westshore Foundation will provide a lasting legacy.
The Westshore Community Foundation is part of a much larger group of Foundations in Canada. The first Foundation was established in Canada in 1921. Today, Foundations span the country from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island. They increase the capital fund which in turn will offer even greater support to the ongoing needs of those groups and individuals who are striving to make our communities better.
The Westshore Foundation name is derived from the location of the old Hospital District on the western shores of Lake Winnipeg. The logo depicts a traditional lighthouse on the shoreline. The communities of Riverton, Gimli, Fraserwood, Winnipeg Beach, and Dunnottar are included in the area served by the Foundation.
