The Grand Bend Community Foundation supports charities and charitable projects in Grand Bend, Port Franks, Exeter, Thedford, Dashwood areas. For more grant information please see our grants page. Our vision: Caring people collaborating to build an inclusive, sustainable community. Our … Continue reading →
Imagine a Grand Bend winter day. Snow piled high. Wind whistling off the lake. Temperatures well below zero. Now imagine a blazing fireplace, bringing color and warmth. That’s what Kathy Campbell, a member of the board of Sauble Court, a … Continue reading →
The Founding Four: from left, Tim Sweet, Brian Hall, Jim Jean and John Dehondt In late September 2018, the Grand Bend Community Foundation launched a new concept, the 50 Grand Women Fund. The idea is simple: 50 women each donate … Continue reading →
Grand Bend Community Foundation (GBCF) is joining the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, making up to $15,000 available to youth-led projects that address urgent local priorities. “This is incredibly exciting,” says Bre Thompson, 29, a member of the GBCF Community … Continue reading →
Join us to celebrate our most generous supporters and unveil our beautiful new donor recognition sign! • Saturday, June 8, 2018, 10 a.m. • Grand Bend Main Beach (turning circle) • For more information or regrets only: grandbendcf@gmail.com … Continue reading →
The Grand Bend Community Foundation is looking for energetic, caring, creative, community-minded people to join our dynamic Board of Directors. The Foundation is a leader in philanthropy in our communities. We support many charities and organizations, from education and the … Continue reading →
$10,000 legacy gift established to benefit the entire community of South Huron Exeter, Ontario, March 8th, 2019. As a longtime supporter of agriculture and his community, Bob Down is a perfect example of the South Huron Community fund motto “Growing Our Own”. … Continue reading →
Planning for the future The South Huron Community Fund is pleased to announce its 2019 Spring Speaker Series “Planning for the future” in partnership with Little Masson & Reid and Haskett Funeral Homes. In the spirit of giving, this FREE event … Continue reading →
When the Rotary Community Stage was completed in 2016, many people commented that it was too bad the magnificent lakefront facility wasn’t used more than once a week. One person did more than talk. That summer, Mary Alderson, a Grand … Continue reading →
The Jones Pedestrian Bridge was put into place over the Ausable River just west of Morrison Line on Nov. 15. So far, $250,000 has been raised for the project, with another $50,000 still needed. Being outdoors in nature feels good, … Continue reading →
It’s a cold, dark Monday evening in February. But inside Exeter United Church the atmosphere is warm. Five children and three adults have gathered for the bi-weekly Big Bunch mentorship group organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron. Tonight, … Continue reading →