The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Korry Garvey as Executive Director for the Foundation effective June 3rd, 2024.

Quote by Laurie Gault, Chair of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Korry as our Executive Director. Korry brings a variety of experience in the private and non-profit sectors, by applying her skills in program management, business administration, and working and volunteering with social services organizations in Yellowknife and the broader NWT.”

Quote by Korry Garvey, Executive Director of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “I’m honoured to join the incredible Yellowknife Community Foundation as its new Executive Director. I look forward to working with the team and our community partners to build on the organization’s strong foundation and guiding values.”

Quote by Laurie Gault – “I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Sophie Kirby, our outgoing Executive Director. Sophie’s leadership, initiative, and determination—be it in policy creation, financial management or donor development—has forged new partnerships and propelled the organization and its mission to a higher level. The Board is indeed grateful to Sophie for her contributions and for her offer to help support Korry’s transition to her new role. We wish Sophie much success in her new job.”

The Yellowknife Community Foundation was formed in 1993 as 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. Through the generosity of people in our community, we aim to be a catalyst for sharing, supportive and connected communities.

For more information contact:

Yellowknife Community Foundation: Korry Garvey, Executive Director / Phone: (867) 446 4527

Email: information@ykcf.ca