by cfsea | May 18, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
The love of baseball and the dream to support youth, forever, was a driving force for John Ignatius to form a local Community Foundation in Southeastern Alberta. In 1996, John began a conversation with Lovell McDonnell, Medicine Hat Big League Baseball Manager, to...
by cfsea | May 6, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
In 1997, the Medicine Hat Youth Centre received a $35,000 grant from the Community Foundation to officially open their doors. The Youth Centre was established by a committee of youth who desired to see a place ‘for youth, by youth, where they don’t have to spend...
by cfsea | Apr 21, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Stephen and Glenda Hawthorne Stephen Hawthorne was born and raised in Medicine Hat. He was married to Glenda, the love of his life and best friend. Glenda moved from a farm in Saskatchewan to Medicine Hat to attend college, which is when she met Stephen. In 1984, they...
by cfsea | Mar 31, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Over the years, the Community Foundation has gained the support from many individuals who desire to leave a gift that lasts forever. Some choose to donate throughout their life, while others include the Community Foundation in their future plans – the...
by cfsea | Mar 14, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
We all want to leave our mark on this world – to know our life mattered. Perhaps you want to be remembered for your hobbies, your values, or your accomplishments; John P. Ignatius will be forever remembered by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA)...
