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Honouring National Philanthropy Day
Today, we celebrate National Philanthropy Day—a global recognition of the generosity, vision, and impact that philanthropy brings to our communities. To our donors and supporters, past and present: thank you. Your trust empowers us to help others and build a stronger,...
Community Partnership in Action: BACF Welcomes the Keystone Centre Foundation Fund
The Brandon Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Keystone Centre Foundation Fund — a new partnership supporting one of Brandon’s most vital community assets. The Keystone Centre Foundation, a registered charitable non-profit, is...
Join Us: Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge Runs November 10–16
Help Brandon flourish—now and for generations to come. From November 10–16, your gift to the Brandon Area Community Foundation’s Community Fund can make an even greater impact. During this special week, donations will be stretched thanks to the generous support of The...
Celebrating 60 Years of Community Impact: BACF Awards Over $800,000 in Grants
The Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) is proud to mark its 60th year of operations with a record-breaking investment in regional community organizations. This year, BACF has awarded $800,426 to 46 successful applicants through its Community Grants...
The Spirit of Giving: Peters Donate $1 Million to New Critical Care Centre
This holiday season, our community has been touched by an extraordinary act of generosity. Gord and Diane Peters, longtime Westman residents and champions of local initiatives, have donated $1 million to support the new Critical Care Centre at the Brandon...
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...
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...