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About us

The Yellowknife Community Foundation was formed in 1993 to provide interested individuals and organizations with a means of supporting projects in our community for the enduring future. Our vision is to be a catalyst for sharing, supportive, and connected communities. 

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Yellowknife Community Foundation

Our mission

The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a charitable organization that inspires and enables impactful giving in Yellowknife and the NWT. We strive to align donor interests and community needs through evidence-based grant-making, fundraising, strategic investment, public education, and community relations. 

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Yellowknife Community Foundation

Get Involved

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Donate

Support our work in the community by donating online! 

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PLANNED GIVING

Make a gift for the enduring future. You can leave a bequest by writing a will, or by adding a codicil to your existing will.

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Volunteer

Do you want to be on our Board or support our work in the community? Get in touch to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

Yellowknife Community Foundation

News

2024 Student Award Recipients

From April 2nd to May 31st, 2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation opened applications to its 32 student award funds. The Foundation received a record-breaking 305

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Our newsletter shares highlights from our community involvement, ways you can get involved with the Foundation and when our grants and scholarships are open for application. Subscribe today (don’t worry, we won’t share your email with anyone and you can remove yourself at any time)!

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