by cfsea | Sep 15, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Philanthropy means generosity in all its forms. It is often defined as giving gifts of “time, talent, and treasure” to help make life better for other people. Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) is designed to introduce motivated young people to philanthropy and local...
by cfsea | Sep 8, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Walt and Debbie Piper both grew up in the Brooks region where they first met in high school, and later reconnected through their careers. After marriage, they decided that Brooks was where they wanted to stay and raise their two wonderful sons. Since then, the Piper...
by cfsea | Sep 2, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Michelle MacLean was first introduced to the Community Foundation in Spring of 2018 when research began in the rural areas to explore the need for Rural Community Funds. Participating in the initial information sessions, Michelle helped with the development of the...
by cfsea | Aug 17, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Every so often, our Foundation is the recipient of an extremely generous bequest that is a true game changer for charities in Southeastern Alberta. The story of John and Mata Rinke began on June 30, 1942 when they eloped and began their new life together on a farm...
by cfsea | Aug 17, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Jane and Sandy (John) MacKay moved from Saskatoon in 1969 with their two sons, Bruce and Doug, so Sandy could begin his ophthalmology practice in Medicine Hat. Jane was the practice’s business manager and accountant, and they made a great team. Jane and Sandy have...
by cfsea | Aug 9, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has received several generous bequests over the past 30 years. Milta and Donald Hawthorne’s gift was no exception. Together, they gifted over $600,000 to the Community Foundation through their estate in 2004. At the...
