Giving
A gift to the Living Legacy Community Foundation is an opportunity to say thank you to the community and one sure way to benefit future generations. All gifts qualify as deductions for income tax purposes. Please consult your tax advisor.
There are many ways to leave a legacy in our community:
- A gift of money
- A bequest in a will
- A gift of life insurance
- A gift in memory of a relative or friend
- A gift in honour of a special event or individual
- A gift of real estate or property
- A multi-year pledge – you make an initial contribution and a commitment to add to the initial donation over a period of years.
- You leave your gift to the general charitable purposes of the Foundation or designate it to a particular field of interest.
2025 Grants
In 2025, $29,000 was invested back into the community through grants and scholarships.
- Municipality of Russell–Binscarth – George P Buleziuk Centre – $10,000
- Municipality of Russell–Binscarth – Yachminka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble – $5,000
- Municipality of Russell–Binscarth – Minor Hockey – $2,250
- Binscarth Park + Pool – $3,450
- Binscarth Library – $3,000 + Printer
- Russell Area Heritage + Arts – $2,000
- North Western Marquette Festival – $1,500
2025 Scholarships
- Markan Cook – $600
- Emily Miller – $600
- Alyssa Bily – $600
2025 Endowment Funds
- Living Legacy Community Fund – Provides grants to community organizations and scholarships for second-year students.
- Russell Swimming Pool – Supports the maintenance and improvement of community pool facilities. Visit Website
- Angusville Heritage Hall – Angusville Heritage Hall is an historic site in the Village of Angusville recognizing the Ukrainian Culture in the area.
- Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery – Annual grant for the upkeep of this historic cemetery.
- Banner County Health Fund – supports local healthcare by providing funding for medical equipment, facility improvements, and health-related programs in the community.
- Russell + District Regional Library – A fund established to support enhancements to the children’s area, library programming, and other ongoing improvements. Visit Website
- Inglis Area Heritage Committee – Supports the preservation and promotion of the Inglis Elevator site, a local historic landmark.
- Russell Area Heritage + Arts – Supports local heritage preservation and arts initiatives.
- Binscarth Park + Pool – Supports the maintenance and improvement of community park and pool facilities.
Visit Website - Binscarth Community Club – Supports community events, programming, and local initiatives.
- Marjorie Hadland (Dunn) Fund – Provides scholarships for nursing students.
- Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Fund – Annual grant for the upkeep of this historic cemetery.
- Tyler Shwaluk Memorial Fund – Fund established in memory of Tyler. An annual scholarship to a Major Pratt grad entering a trade.
Donate Online
It’s quick and simple. Our online donations are handled by Endow Manitoba and the Winnipeg Foundation.