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Funding available for local organizations and businesses to grow their positive impact in all three territories through social enterprise
In partnership, the Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) and the Yukon Foundation are offering eligible social enterprises that are working to do good in their Northern community(ies) the opportunity to access funding through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). This is part of a $50 million national initiative, which is being delivered
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Gerry Avery Memorial Administration Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Gerry Avery Memorial Administration Fund, in memory of the late Gerry Avery, who passed away on December 14th, 2021. Gerry was a long-time Yellowknifer, business leader and community activist. He was the managing principal at Avery Cooper & Company at
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Eugène Roach Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) is please to announce the establishment of the Eugène RoachMemorial Fund, in memory of the late Eugène Roach. On July 25th, 2022 Eugène passed away peacefully; nearly four years after receiving a diagnosis for stage 4 metastasized lung cancer. Eugène was born in St John,
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Helen and John Parker Community Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Helen and John Parker Community Fund and a call-out for grant applications to the fund. John H. Parker O.C., P.Eng, was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 1979 to 1989. He also served as Mayor of Yellowknife from 1963 to
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Eva Henderson Memorial Fund, in memory of the late Eva Henderson. Eva passed away on January 17th, 2022. The fund will be established to support health care professionals pursuing educational opportunities including palliative care. Eva began her life of service
Establishment of the Milo Martin Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Milo Martin Memorial Fund, in memory of the late Milo Martin. Milo passed away on January 8, 2022. Quote by Laurie Gault, Chair of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “It is an honour to establish the Milo Martin Memorial Fund.
