What is a community foundation?
A Community foundation is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities in a specific region. Its members contribute time, leadership and financial support to local initiatives, helping donors give back where their communities need it most.
Community foundations help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient communities in unique and innovative ways. They link donors with specific community needs and manage long-term endowments to fund strategic granting decisions.
There are over 200 community foundations covering 90 percent of communities across Canada, with over $6 billion in assets under management.
ABOUT WOOD BUFFALO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Wood Buffalo Community Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that accepts donations and provides grants to charities and qualified donees in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
Founded in 2017, we are building our asset base in endowed funds to provide long-term financial support for community projects in health, the environment, sport, arts, culture and other emerging community needs.
Four percent of our endowed funds are granted annually to qualified donees. Since 2017, WBCF has granted over $2.2 million to local social profits.
WBCF Honourary Patron
The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF) is proud to announce that The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Her Honour, The Honourable Salma Lakhani has graciously agreed to be an Honourary Patron of WBCF.
“Her Honour’s dedication and commitment to volunteerism, community building, pluralism and fostering diversity aligns with the values of the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation. We look forward to hosting The Lieutenant Governor in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo in the coming months,” explained Gaylene Weidlich, Executive Director of WBCF.
Lieutenant Governor Lakhani was installed as Alberta’s 19th Lieutenant Governor on August 26, 2020. Her long-standing service as a community leader and volunteer has been guided by her deep commitment to the values of pluralism and inclusion and her dedication to championing those who face barriers in life.
