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33 organizations received grants from WCF for a total of $205,836
The Winkler Community Foundation’s vision is to grow a thriving and generous community to benefit ALL today and forever. One way we support the community is through our annual grants to charities and not-for-profits. On June 12, 2025, 33 organizations received grants...
Winkler Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of giving
The Winkler Community Foundation (WCF) celebrated a major milestone last Thursday as it celebrated 30 years of philanthropy with its largest-ever year of granting. A total of $205,836 was distributed to 35 organizations. The celebration gathered board members,...
NPC philanthropists give out nearly $4,000 with Winkler Community Foundation
Northland Parkway Collegiate’s Youth in Philanthropy wrapped up a year of meaningful community involvement through the program. Members said that the group, which has the students fundraise and donate to local charitable organizations, was both a rewarding challenge...
Winkler Elementary students raise over $900 for local charities through Youth in Philanthropy
Students at Winkler Elementary School are celebrating the success of their Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) project after raising over $900 for two beloved community organizations — the Pembina Valley Humane Society and Katie Cares. Baking, selling, and giving back Grade 8...
Morden Area and Winkler Community Foundations join forces to support community pathway
The active transportation pathway between Morden and Winkler is gaining momentum, along with a major financial boost thanks to a collaboration between the Morden Area and the Winkler Community Foundations.
Valued Mennonite site to be preserved through Winkler Community Foundation
In 1875, 18 villages were established by the first wave of Mennonite immigrants who settled in the West Reserve. One of those villages is Reinland in the RM of Stanley, where still today, one can see an enduring symbol of early Mennonite settlers: the Ens Heritage...
NPC student Allyssa Alegro receives ‘Make It a Reality Award’
The Winkler Community Foundation has named Allyssa Alegro as the 2025 recipient of the 'Make It a Reality Award', a four-year, $25,000 scholarship funded through the Gordon Wiebe Education Fund. That award is part of a larger commitment to youth in the region. This...
How to celebrate Pay It Forward May in the Pembina Valley: Easy acts of kindness for 2025
As the calendar flips to May, residents of the Pembina Valley are once again encouraged to participate in a beloved local tradition: Pay It Forward May. Spearheaded by the Winkler Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Morden Area Foundation, the campaign is...
Community Foundations gather for ‘organic’ conversations at regional meeting
A variety of topics were explored during the night including effective engagement of the community, reflecting community diversity and the relevance of community foundations. "We still encounter situations where people are saying, 'Hey, what's the Community Foundation...
New scholarship opportunities for part time students through Winkler Community Foundation
The Winkler Community Foundation is introducing an exciting new scholarship opportunity through the Gordon Wiebe Education Fund, designed to support local students pursuing education at Red River College. The Winkler Community Foundation RRC Polytech Award is meant to...