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Celebrating Renewal at the Border Regional Library
The Brandon Area Community Foundation was proud to join the Border Regional Library in the Town of Virden for its grand reopening celebration this week. Thanks to the dedication of library staff, board members, and volunteers, the newly renovated space now offers...
Brandon Area Community Foundation 2025 Community Grants Program – Portal Closed
Thank you to all applicants for your interest in the 2025 Community Grants Program. The application portal is now closed to the public as of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22. BACF appreciates the efforts of charitable organizations across southwestern Manitoba and...
In Memory of Douglas Peters
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Douglas Peters, who grew up in Rapid City, Manitoba. Douglas will be remembered for his generosity, warmth, and enduring connection to the community that shaped him. To honour Douglas’s legacy, the family invites those wishing...
Little Owls, Big Comeback: A Manitoba Prairie Recovery Story!
“Location. Location. Location.” It’s a phrase any real estate agent will use to describe three important things to consider when looking for a home. Now, while that phrase primarily applies to residences for people, the same concept is being employed by...
Latest Habitat for Humanity Homes Completed!
This past week, we were pleased to attend the key ceremony for two newly-completed homes built by Habitat for Humanity’s Brandon Chapter. Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in Brandon for more than 25 years and has completed more than 45 homes in the...
Literacy Anywhere: BACF supports United for Literacy’s Summer Reading Program!
A mobile children’s literacy program operated by United for Literacy and funded in part by the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) is proving that learning can happen anywhere – from online tutoring to pop up reading zones at parks, among other locations. A pilot...
Riverbend Park Playground Upgrade Brings Safer, Inclusive Play Space to Westman Families
WAWANESA, MB – A well-loved but worn-out playground in Riverbend Park received a long-overdue upgrade thanks to support from the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) and the continued efforts of the RM of Oakland-Wawanesa and the Souris River Recreation Commission...
YWCA Westman New Start: Building Safer Futures, One Home at a Time
Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most courageous and difficult decisions an individual can make. At YWCA Westman, that first step toward safety is met with compassion, shelter, and 24/7 support. But the journey doesn’t end when someone leaves the shelter—starting over is just beginning. Thanks to the continued generosity of the Brandon […]
Valley Life Recreation Hosts Grand Re-opening of Upgraded Squirrel Hills Trail Park
A long-time community asset in Minnedosa is getting a new lease on life thanks to funding provided by the Brandon Area Community Foundation, the Minnedosa Community Foundation, and numerous community partners and sponsors.
Meet the Curious Explorer
As the newest resident of the Peter Sawatzky Sculpture Park made its grand entrance today at Brandon Riverbank, we couldn’t help but spotlight this inquisitive black bear clearing a path—symbolizing strength, curiosity, and the wild spirit of Manitoba.