The Morris Area Foundation is very excited to announce a new fund named the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund to support initiatives of health and wellness benefiting the area served by the Morris Area Foundation.
An initial contribution in the amount of $40,000 was received from the MLFR Emergency Medical Fund at the direction of Colin Harbinson and Dave Thiessen. See photo attached Del Stevenson on the left and Dave Thiessen on the right.
“Our purpose and area covered are closely aligned and it just seems like a good fit” says Dave. “I like the idea of a permanent source of assistance to support health and wellness for our communities.” added Colin.
The proceeds from the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund are to be granted annually in proportions as determined to be suitable by the MAF Board of Directors to support initiatives of health and wellness benefiting the area served by the Morris Area Foundation.
During the annual granting process, all applications are to be submitted on a normal MAF grant application form wherein all MAF and CRA guidelines will apply.
“I am so excited to be a part of the establishment of the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund” says Midge Anderson, treasurer for MAF. “I feel that it is important to have an Endowment Fund set up specifically for the health and well being of our communities to provide funding that will benefit our area forever.”
With year end approaching fast, the MAF invites individuals or organizations to make additional monetary gifts to support the Morris Area Health and Wellness Fund. Tax receipts will be issued for income tax purposes. The quicker we can grow the fund, the more interest earned there will be to grant back to the community next year.
The Morris Area Foundation is building a legacy for your community. The MAF helps people give back to the shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about for good. Forever.
The MAF is an endowment-based public foundation, therefore gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community. Formed in 2013, the MAF is proud to be a Manitoba community foundation.
Media inquiries/questions contact: Del Stevenson 204-746-5078 or [email protected]
