Mason Close was an incredible young man, loved by all who knew him. He impacted the lives of many young people through his love of sport and coaching. Mason also silently struggled with anxiety and knew of the stigma attached to mental...

Today's problems need more than yesterday's solutions. We need bold new thinking to help meet the challenges of the future. Recently the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge saw youth-led projects apply for funding to make an impact...

Vital Conversations can serve as a springboard to strengthen local relationships, develop new partnerships and determine funding priorities. In October 2018 our community of Medicine Hat gathered for a facilitated discussion to learn...

The CFSEA’s Community Impact Award is a $25,000 grant designed for agencies with new and innovative project ideas that show creativity and leadership in supporting a vibrant, healthy, caring community. In 2019, CFSEA was pleased to...

UPDATE! We are pleased to welcome three new Community Fund Coordinators to work closely with the Brooks & District Community Fund, Prairie Crocus Community Fund (Special Areas No. 2, 3 and MD of Acadia) and the Rural Community Fund...

Wow! An anonymous donor has established a permanent endowment fund for KidSport Medicine Hat & Redcliff with a $30,000 initial commitment!  This is an open fund, meaning anyone wanting to support KidSport in a meaningful and...

 A Vital Conversation gathers residents together from across our community for a big, broad consultation and brainstorming event.  Vital Conversations 2018 (held October 4th) explored community issues, opportunities, and solutions...

Volunteers gathered together to race in T-Rex costumes for charity in September. Community supporters cheered on the racing dinosaurs and made donations in support of CFSEA with a total of $4,200 fund raised! Thank you to everyone who...

A new fund has been established for the Medicine Hat Symphonic Society! The name of the fund is the Robert Bardston Memorial Scholarship Fund. Annual distributions from the investment income from this fund will be designated back to...

Donors, community members, charities and Community Foundation supporters gathered on the roof top of the Esplanade to celebrate our annual Founder's Day Picnic this June. $216,000 was distributed to local charities across Southeastern...

Gregory J. Niwa is a proud Board member of the CFSEA and owner (along with his brother Bruce) of Niwa Crane Ltd. Last year, they celebrated their 40th anniversary providing crane services in Medicine Hat, Southern Alberta, and...

Born in Hilda, AB just northeast of Medicine Hat, Jason Mauch was a lover of community and was embraced and encouraged by his neighbours and family, despite being born with developmental disabilities. When he passed away in 2006, he...