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The Steinbach Community Foundation Inc.
Unit 1 – 385 Loewen Blvd
Steinbach, MB R5G 0B3
Steinbach, MB R5G 0B3
Registered Charitable Number: 894322825 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Southeast
Mission
We promote philanthropy and deepen community partnerships to increase the capacity to support diverse charitable organizations in our community for generations to come.
Vision
We help our community thrive equally, now and in the future, by supporting a legacy of generosity and caring that connects donors and community partners to answer the needs of our community.
Description
The goals of the foundation are carried out in and around the City of Steinbach from east of Hwy #75, south of Hwy #1, west of the Manitoba/Ontario border, and north of the Canada/US border and are targeted to support community in the areas of social services, arts and culture, education, medical services, youth, seniors, families, and general community-based initiatives.
Board
- Mary Jane Hiebert – Chair
- Robert Banman – Youth Representative
- Crystal Hildebrandt
- Tony Lenchyshyn
- Deb Rempel – Governance Chair
- Andrew Warkentin
- Ken Wiebe
- Glenn Friesen – Finance Chair
Staff
- Lynda Lambert – Executive Director
Foundation Funds
| General Endowment Fund | A fund that provides for general support grants as determined by the foundation board. |
| Anonymous Family Fund | A donor advised endowment fund created to support registered charities within the City of Steinbach relating to food securities. |
| Arts Stabilization Manitoba Fund | A fund established to support the internal operations to assist the staff and board of the Steinbach Arts Council Inc., which will improve the performance and effectiveness and/or build capacity of said organization. |
| Heritage – Mennonite Heritage Village Fund | A fund to build and maintain operating capacity for the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum. |
| Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc. Signature Museum Sustainability Fund | A fund to support the governance and management, operational standards, and enhancement of visitor experiences at the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum. |
| Named Family Funds | Funds created and augmented by individuals or families. The groups are then able to recommend grant support to their preferred charity. |
| Reynolds Community Fund | A community fund developed by the Rural Municipality of Reynolds to support general community projects for the Rural Municipality of Reynolds’ catchment area. All granting decisions are made by the Reynolds Community Fund Granting Committee in accordance with the Steinbach Community Foundation’s granting policy and CRA rules and guidelines. |
| Steinbach Family Resource Centre | An agency fund set up to support long-term sustainable revenue for SFRC’s day-to-day operational costs including but not limited to utilities, mortgage, equipment, furniture, building maintenance and repairs, office supplies, staff wages, professional development, strategic planning costs, advertising, marketing, etc. |
| The Chrysalis Fund | A fund supported by a community of women philanthropists which is then leveraged to support specific causes and interests of the community. |
Recent Grants
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| Organization and Project | Fund Grant Made From | Grant Amount |
| Lion’s Foundation of Manitoba & NW Ontario – Mobile vision and hearing sceening van | Annonymous Fund | $5,000.00 |
| Menno Home for the Aged Inc. – Greendale Estates Chairs | Thomas Sill MB Fund | $7,500.00 |
| Richer Community Club (RRC) Inc. – Refridgerated cooler | Thomas Sill MB Fund | $4,529.00 |
| Eastman Crisis Centre Inc. – Agape House safe sleep bunk beds | Thomas Sill MB Fund | $6,500.00 |
| The Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District – Gerhard Dekker Regenerative Education Centre Nature Play Days | William & Agnes Lepp Family $997 Thomas Sill MB Fund $91.10 | $1,088.10 |
| Steinbach Arts Centre – portable dance flooring | Carmen and James Koepky Family Fund $280 Thomas Sill MB Fund $3,644 General Community $6,576 | $10,500.00 |
| Steinbach Community Outreach – new vehicle | General Community | $20,000.00 |
| The Joy Smith Foundation Niverville Location | Anonymous Fund | $10,000 |
| Accueil Kateri Centre – Childrens Food Program | Anonymous Fund | $10,000 |
| Total Granted | $75,117.10 |
| Steinbach Fire Department – Inflatable fire education house and trailer | $27,197.76 – $23,000 from the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund held at The Winnipeg Foundation. |
| Jake Epp Library, Steinbach, MB – expansion of WonderBook collection | William and Agness Lepp Family Fund $9,945 |
| Villa YouVille Inc, Ste. Anne, MB – courtyard community fireplace | $5,000 |
| Safe Families Canada, Steinbach Branch – specialized volunteer training | Anonymous donor $6,220 |
| Steinbach Arts Council – new security system | SCF Carmen and James Koepke Family Fund and anonymous donor $9,000 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation – Two adapted tricycles and One IPAD | Anonymous donor $10,173.21 |
| Southeast Cancer Support Services – database computer system | SCF and Anonymous donor $9,120 |
| Musée Point-des-Chenes Museum Inc., Ste, Anne, MB – Relocate historical Métis log house | $12,468.75 |
| Cedarwood Supportive Housing, Steinbach, MB – replace security keypad entry system | SCF and anonymous donor $11,246.35 |
| Steinbach Family Resource Centre – commercial gas stove and installation | Anonymous donor $15,000 |
| Eastman Immigrant Services / Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters – Five Zumba sessions for immigrant women to encourage empowerment and foster connection | The Chrysalis Fund $4,770 |
| Steinbach Arts Council – administration of music and art therapy in schools and new initiatives in the Steinbach Arts Centre | The Chrysalis Fund $2,000. |
| Steinbach Family Resource Centre – utilizing “rescued” food to create soup for families in need – grant provides necessary equipment for cooking utensils, storage containers and installation of a new commercial cooking | The Chrysalis Fund $5,500. |
| Aulneau Renewal Centre, creating therapeutic spaces | $5,000 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, Adapted Equipment – iPad and Free Wheel Accessory | $2,139 |
| enVision, Digital resource lending library | $8,118 |
| Steinbach Arts Council, art gallery expansion | $2,768 |
| Steinbach Christian School, natural fitness playground, William and Agnes Lepp Family Fund | $3,036 |
| Steinbach Family Resource Centre, renovations | $6,500 |
| Steinbach Arts Council, art gallery expansion, Carmen and James Koepky Family Fund | $190 |
| City of Steinbach, upgrades to Wes Reimer Park, Wes and Charlotte Reimer Family Fund | $1,052 |
| Recreation Opportunities for Children (ROC) Eastman, Inc, safety equipment, The Chrysalis Fund | $4,000 |
| Steinbach Arts Council, Cultural Diversity Programing Initiative, The Chrysalis Fund | $1,162 |
| Steinbach Community Outreach, microwaves and range hoods for The Bridge Project, The Chrysalis Fund | $6,552 |
| STARS, Human Patient Simulator Education Program | $5,000 |
| Children’s rehabilitation Foundation, Adapted Equipment (bicycle) | $4,078 |
| Total Freedom Additions Recover Centre, Building Renovations for 2023 | $677.82 |
| Serving Seniors Inc., Stage Flooring | $14,419.18 |
| Recreation Opportunities for Children (ROC) Eastman, Inc., funding to create a 25 year collective vision and strategy to sustainability, Community Service Recovery Fund | $14,500 |
| Steinbach Community Outreach, funding to implement a new communication plan, education staff, and utilize new systems for modernization, Community Services Recovery Fund | $20,985 |
| Cedarwood Supportive Housing Inc. (HavenGroup), funding to enhance an accounting system, train staff, and update procedures, Community Services Recovery Fund | $23,654 |
| Recreation Opportunities for Children (ROC) Eastman, Inc., Safety Equipment (bike helmets, knee/elbow pads, etc.), The Chrysalis Fund | $4,000 |
| Steinbach Community Outreach, Microwaves and range hoods for The Bridge Project, The Chrysalis Fund | $6,552 |
| The Steinbach Arts Council Inc., SAC Cultural Diversity Programming Initiative, The Chrysalis Fund | $1,162 |
| Steinbach Community Outreach – New van (Community Fund) | $8,000 | |
| Eden Residential Care Services Inc. – Eden East Mental Wellness Centre (Community Fund) | $5,000 | |
| Chalet Malouin – An accessible automatic door for seniors (Community Fund) | $5,000 |
Important dates
- March 31 - Grant applications due
- Annual General Meeting held in June