Established in 2025, this fund will provide a grant directly to the Yellowknife Seniors’ Society to support its programs, services, and advocacy for older adults in Yellowknife. The fund will help ensure that the Yellowknife Seniors’ Society can continue to offer meaningful activities, resources, and community connections for seniors well into the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Funds at the Yellowknife Community Foundation are established by generous donors. The Yellowknife Seniors’ Society Fund was created with an initial donation from Wendy Bisaro. Having recently moved South to be closer to family, Wendy has made this donation to make a lasting impact for seniors in Yellowknife. Wendy was an active Yellowknifer, having spent time as a city counsellor, an MLA, and president of the Yellowknife Seniors’ Society during her 50 plus years in Yellowknife.
Quote from John Soderberg, President of the Yellowknife Seniors’ Society, 2025: “We are very grateful for the creation of this fund and our thanks go out to Wendy Bisaro for having the insight to initiate this opportunity. It is important to find ways to provide long-term sustainability for our work with seniors. Having a reliable source of annual funding helps us to focus on programs and services that improve the lives of older adults in Yellowknife. We encourage community members to consider donating, knowing that every contribution helps ensure seniors are supported for generations to come.”
The Yellowknife Seniors’ Society
Social, recreational, educational, and advocacy initiatives for Seniors.