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2025 NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund

Communities across Newfoundland and Labrador dealt with the devastation and tragedy of forest fires throughout this spring and summer. The 2025 NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund was launched to support communities as they recover. 

Facilitated by the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador, the 2025 NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund is intended for long-term recovery efforts as identified by local communities when they are ready for rebuilding after emergency response. This provides funders and donors with the knowledge and comfort that their contributions will support projects that are prioritized by local communities with transparent and accountable local oversight.

All donations received through the Fund will support communities with their recovery, rebuilding and resilience efforts, which may include supporting:

  • Community infrastructure that has been destroyed or damaged
  • Community groups, organizations and municipalities serving affected areas 
  • Volunteer firefighting capacity and equipment

This was intended as a provincial fund; due to the devastation experienced on the North Shore of Conception Bay, the partners have decided to focus the majority of the fund there. No funds have been disbursed from this fund yet. Partners will be working with communities and community leaders in the area to guide disbursements from this fund. 

Donate to the North Shore Recovery Fund to support individuals as they rebuild. 

Recovery Funds Updates

It’s our intention to be as transparent as possible about the fundraising and disbursements from these funds. We’re very grateful for the trust that donors, communities, and partners place in CFNL to steward donations.

Please feel free to contact Nicole if you have any questions or feedback: ndawe@cfnl.ca or (709)221-1030. 

How Can I Give?

  • Credit Card –  Using the form below
  • Cheque or Cash to Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, Suite 209, 31 Peet Street, St. John’s, NL, A1B 3W8
  • E-transfer to info@cfnl.ca – please be sure to send the mailing address and name for the tax receipt. 
  • Publicly Listed Securities – reach out to a CFNL staff member for a donation form.
  • US Donors – Through its membership in the Community Foundations of Canada, CFNL can provide tax receipts for US Donors. Contact ndawe@cfnl.ca or (709)210-1030 to process your donation.

Thank you to all of the supporters and donors to the fund. 

The donations to this fund are being stewarded by the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL) in partnership with our NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund partners. CFNL is a registered charity (BN: 853376531RR0001).

North Shore Fires Recovery Fund (Formerly Adam’s Cove Fire Recovery Fund)

On May 7, 2025, the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove experienced what was then the worst fire in its history. At least 11 houses were destroyed, and multiple communities had to be evacuated. 

Over the last number of months, this area has continued to deal with multiple forest fires, including the Kingston Fire that, as of August 12, is out of control and has expanded to over 6,000 hectares, causing evacuations for multiple communities that are still ongoing. It’s been confirmed that multiple structures have been destroyed in this fire. 

Click here to learn more and donate to the North Shore Fires Recovery Fund. 

Before the Ballot: Leadership Fund

The “Before the Ballot: Leadership Fund” was established by Equal Voice Newfoundland and Labrador, Breakwater Books, and Memorial Press to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote and hold public office in Newfoundland (now Newfoundland and Labrador).
 
 On April 3, 1925, women across the province cast their ballots for the first time, marking a historic step toward political inclusion. Over the past century, women and gender-diverse individuals have made significant contributions to political life. However, systemic barriers related to gender, race, socioeconomic status, ability, and other intersecting factors continue to hinder the full participation of these groups in leadership roles. In tribute to those who fought for political rights, this fund will support women and gender-diverse individuals facing systemic barriers in pursuing leadership development opportunities. By doing so, the fund aims to break down these barriers and make political engagement more accessible, ensuring that saying “yes” to politics is a possibility for all.
 

Donating to This Fund

This fund is stewarded by the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL). CFNL is a registered charity (BN: 853376531RR0001). You can donate and receive a Canadian Tax Receipt using the below form or visit here to learn about the many types of donations CFNL can accept. 

For US Donors – CFNL can accept and provide tax receipts for US Donors through its membership in the Community Foundations of Canada. Contact us at info@cfnl.ca or (709)753-9899 to learn more. The below form is only for Canadian Tax Receipts. 

Community Fund

Through the Community Fund, CFNL provides strategic grants to grassroots community projects across the province through an annual application process. This is CFNL’s largest fund, and it supports community enrichment programs in the areas of: health and wellness, arts and culture, education, environment, and community capacity. Grants from this fund are unrestricted and are awarded to different organizations annually based on need and community impact. You can learn more about the fund and the process here. 

Operating Fund

This fund sustains CFNL so that we can carry on our mission of enhancing the well-being of communities across our province. If you are donating to one of our other funds, please consider also making a small donation to our Operating Fund to assist us in our work.

Andrea Powell Memorial Scholarship Fund

The “Andrea Powell Memorial Scholarship” was established to honour the memory of Ryan and Jeremy Kelly’s mother, who passed away suddenly on Sept 5th, 2017.  Andrea shone a light on everyone who knew her.  Her giving heart, contagious smile and love of the small things in life is what made her special.  She is also a true “Superhero”, who saved the life of another through organ donation.  Her kindness, love and congenial personality will never be forgotten by her family and friends.
 
This scholarship will be awarded to a female student in both Ryan and Jeremy’s graduating classes from Holy Trinity High School, in Torbay NL.  The first scholarship will be awarded in 2024; a second scholarship will be awarded in 2028.
 

Donating to This Fund

CFNL is a registered charity (BN: 853376531RR0001). You can donate and receive a Canadian Tax Receipt using the below form or by sending a cheque to CFNL’s Office.

For US Donors – CFNL can accept and provide tax receipts for US Donors through its membership in the Community Foundations of Canada. Contact us at info@cfnl.ca or (709)753-9899 to learn more. The below form is only for Canadian Tax Receipts. 

 

Dr. Anna Templeton Award Fund

Founded with a gift from Dr. Anna Templeton, this fund provides an annual scholarship for a Newfoundlander or Labradorian to pursue continuing education in craft.

Boyce Taylor Memorial Fund

Supports the Boyce Taylor Memorial Award for Compassionate Action, which is given to a graduating student of Holy Heart of Mary High School in St. John’s who: displays compassion, kindness, and respect towards others; is concerned with fostering cooperation; promotes diversity and an open-minded approach; and is courageous in working towards the elimination of conditions that cause pain to others.

Donating to This Fund

You can donate and receive a Canadian Tax Receipt using the below form or by sending a cheque to CFNL’s Office. CFNL can accept and provide tax receipts for US Donors through its membership in the Community Foundations of Canada. Contact us at info@cfnl.ca or (709)753-9899 to learn more. CFNL is a registered charity (BN: 853376531RR0001). 

Cy Mills Fund

This Fund was established by friends and colleagues of Cy Mills as a memorial to him and his work as Executive Director for the St. John’s Boys and Girls Club.  Cy was a man totally committed to the development of youth.  The objective of this scholarship is to facilitate the pursuit of academic excellence.  Annual scholarships are made to one boy and one girl, as selected by the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. John’s.  Each $500 scholarship is broken down as: a cheque in the amount of $200 to purchase school supplies with a staff person of the Boys and Girls club of St. John’s; $250 to be placed in a trust fund and a $50 cheque to the recipient.

David Stone Memorial Fund

The David Stone Memorial Fund was established by family members as a memorial to the life of David Stone who passed away suddenly after a skiing accident in 2013 at the young age of 13.  David was passionate about life.  He loved hockey, making people laugh, hiking in Gros Morne with his parents, along with trapping and hunting with his dad.  He especially loved spending time with his family and friends and never hesitated to express his love and affection for them.

The David Stone Memorial Fund commemorates David’s life and compassionate spirit by providing an annual award to a grade nine student from St. James Regional High School.  This recipient would best exemplify similar attributes of David Stone, the main one being compassion.