Furlong Family Scholarship Fund

Furlong Scholarship has been established in memory of James and Nonie Furlong by their loving daughter, Kathryn Furlong.  There are two scholarships available each year for students from the City of Corner Brook who wish to further their education at an accredited university or college.

James Furlong, Kathryn’s father, was born in Furlong’s Cove, NL now known as Cook’s Brook in September 1901.  He was one of 5 children.  When his father died unexpectedly, James and his brother were forced to leave school to work to support their mother and siblings.  He was only able to complete a grade 6 education.  Despite this, James made a very successful living in the fishing and forestry industries until his later years when he also spent time in the real estate business.  James continued to be active in his community until his death at age 93.  Kathryn remembers him as a man who had incredible determination and drive to succeed no matter what obstacles were placed in his path.

Honorah Costello, Kathryn’s mother, was born in November 1903 in Conception Harbour, NL.  Always known as Nonie, at age 2 she moved to Wood’s Island until she was ready for high school.  She returned to the St. John’s area where she successfully completed her high school studies.  Nonie met James in 1934 and they were married in Oct 1935.  They welcomed their daughter Kathryn into the world in December 1936.  Nonie was a dedicated wife and mother her entire life and despite some rather significant health challenges that eventually took her life in Sept 1980, she remained a tireless homemaker and supporter of her family.  Nonie was a huge proponent of higher education and encouraged her daughter Kathryn to pursue a post secondary education during a time when many daughters were not given such an opportunity.

Kathryn Furlong, was born in Corner Brook in December 1936 and called Corner Brook her home until her death in 2022.  Upon returning from St. Francis Xavier University, she worked for the CNIB for five years and then started her career with the City of Corner Brook.  Her first duties with the city were those of a secretary but in a very short time she had earned a promotion to the position of City Clerk, a position she faithfully executed for over 30 years until her retirement.  Kathryn was a very strong supporter of the City of Corner Brook and the potential she had always seen in its citizens.  For this reason, she elected to establish this scholarship in memory of her father’s determination to succeed no matter the challenges and in memory of her mother’s steadfast belief that a key component of success was access to knowledge through higher education.  It is the hope of the Furlong Scholarship that the successful recipients of the scholarship will use their education to enrich their own lives and lives of those around them whether it be in Corner Brook or elsewhere in the world.

Gerry Porter Award Fund

Gerald C. Porter (1962-2016) was a talented visual artist, designer, and humorist who made an indelible impact on the arts scene of St. John’s, Newfoundland, his hometown. Gerry loved boundary-pushing music and was part of the planning for this award. Following his death from brain cancer, an outpouring of generosity from the community fully endowed the fund within a few months. The first award was given in 2018.

The Gerry Porter Award for Creative Improvised Music consists of $1000.00, and is intended for an individual, group or organization based in Newfoundland and Labrador that produces or supports challenging music created by the will and spirit of the practitioner, known as creative improvised music. All genres of music are eligible, as long as they meet the key criteria of creative improvisation.

The award recipient is announced on the main stage during the Sound Symposium Festival, held in St. John’s every two years.

Winners of the Gerry Porter Award for Creative Improvised Music that were given out on July 21, 2022 at the Sound Symposium at the LSPU Hall.  Due to COVID-related delays, an award was not given out in 2020 as intended, so there were two prizes to give out this year. Both winners received a cash award of $1000.

Tiber Reardon                     Big Space

“Tiber Reardon is a multi-instrumentalist sound designer based in St. John’s, NL.  He creates evocative, ambient soundscapes that elicit a feeling, mood, or image, often all at once.  He is an active collaborator with many artists in the music and visual arts community.”

“Big Space is an instrumental jazz-band trio from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.  Featuring guitarist Grant King, bassist Ian Murphy, and drummer Ashley Chalmers, the band plays an original mix of modern jazz with other genres like post-rock, math rock, and progressive rock.  Improvisation is a key part of their sound, and the trio is al about taking chances and catching moments of inspiration.”

For information on past recipients, and to see Gerry’s work, please visit gporter.net

Guy Perry Memorial Scholarship

The Guy Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Family and Friends at the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador to provide a flow of revenue for The Guy Perry Memorial Scholarship to honour the life of Guy Perry.

Guy Perry was a passionate union activist within the province’s fishing industry, a dedicated sports volunteer in the New-Wes-Valley area and one who inspired many through all his leadership and organizational endeavours. Guy passed away in 2008 after a long battle with cancer.

The Guy Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund has been created in Guy’s name to establish a scholarship(s) that will be granted annually in his memory to a Pearson Academy (New-Wes-Valley) Grade 12 graduating student/graduate who exemplifies and combines perseverance in academic studies, student leadership, community involvement, athletic participation and who will be/is attending a post-secondary institution.

Honorary Colonel Benevolent Fund

The Honorary Colonel Benevolent Fund plays a crucial role in providing immediate emergency assistance to military families.  Notable for its flexible administration, the fund empowers military chaplains and Military Family Resource Centres to deliver prompt aid in critical situations.  This approach has been life-altering for many military members and their families, offering timely support when it’s needed the most.

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. 

The Jamieson Family Memorial Scholarship

In 2017, the Jamieson Family Memorial Scholarship was launched (www.jamiesonfamilyscholarship.ca) with the goal of raising just over $42,000.

During the launch, Joshua Jamieson spoke of why he wanted to do this. Check out the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C250XLrAPS8&t=7s) from launch day.

That ‘goal’ amount for the fund was determined because the dividend that would result from its investment would make it possible to disperse one $1,500 scholarship per year in infinite perpetuity. So, the scholarship project truly is a legacy initiative that will benefit many generations of new community leaders, communicators, and journalists for decades.

The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to any eligible student planning to undertake studies in the areas of political science, communications, or journalism at any accredited post-secondary institution in Canada.

To ensure the scholarship’s longevity, transparency, and sound management, the partnership with the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador was established and CFNL serves as the fund’s caretaker. This partnership also enables the ability to issue tax receipts for donations we receive.

Activities to raise the funds have included raffles, selling handcrafted items/greeting cards at local markets, and direct donations.

They also have an online ‘Scholarship Shop’ (https://squareup.com/store/m0xy-productions) where the entire proceeds of product sales support the scholarship. 

Products include Joshua’s grandfather’s memoirs in partnership with Breakwater Books, his grandfather’s spoken word 1979 Christmas album which he had remastered and personally manufactured, and the recently launched line of Friendly Fudge.  He hand-makes seven kinds!

 
To date, through all these activities he has managed to raise about $7,500, so he’s 18% of the way there.

This link (https://jamiesonfamilyscholarship.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/jamieson-scholarship-yr-glance.pdf) connects you to a PDF that highlights the first year of activity to give you some visuals. 

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. 

Joseph & Emma Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund

Captain Joseph and Mrs. Emma Taylor, of Woody Point, Bonne Bay believed in the value of family, community and education.  Although their lives were cut short, their impact on family and community was immense.  This scholarship, awarded annually to a student of Bonne Bay Academy, was established by their children as a legacy to them and their belief in the importance of a post-secondary education.  The scholarship is awarded to the student that achieves the highest academic average and is continuing studies in a post-secondary institution.

Mary Taylor presenting the Joseph and Emma Taylor Memorial Scholarship to Jeffrey Young, the 2022 recipient.

Helen R.K. Peters Community Builder Fund

The Leonard and Doris Clarke Memorial Fund

The Leonard and Doris Clarke Memorial Fund encourages the educational achievements, community service and sport participation of youth from Bell Island.  Established from a gift in the estate of Leonard and Doris Clarke, the fund will annually distribute $5,000 in scholarships and awards for 20 years to graduates from St. Michael’s Regional High School as selected by its scholarships and awards committee. The fund also supports the Town of Wabana’s children and youth programming and sports field maintenance. 

Leonard and Doris Clarke moved to Bell Island shortly after they married and started Clarke and Clarke Ltd. This included opening a Home Hardware franchise in 1971, which is still in operation today.  Leonard and Doris were generous and kind individuals and community leaders who believed in the power of education to provide young people with opportunities and the benefits of participating in sports.  They supported and mentored many young people throughout their lives and wanted to continue that as part of their legacy.

You can donate to the Leonard and Doris Clarke Memorial Fund here.

Maple Leaf Fund

Established with the proceeds of the Newfoundland and Labrador 2013 Atlantic Maple Leaf Tribute Dinner, this fund gives annual grants to charities that provide support services to military members, veterans, and their families across the province. The fund, administered through the regional Military Family Resource Centres, provides extensive support across Newfoundland and Labrador. It addresses the everyday struggles of military families, offering assistance in times of family emergencies, childcare needs and other family challenges.

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. 

Michael Schulz Memorial Fund

The Michael (Mike) Schulz Memorial Fund was established to celebrate the life of our wonderful son, brother and friend, uncle, nephew, cousin, teacher and colleague.

The fund provides annual financial awards to graduating students at Baltimore School Complex in Ferryland and St. Kevin’s High School in the Goulds who have made a positive impact on learning and school life.

Mike touched countless lives during his time with us. And, his wish for an award to benefit students exemplifies not only the caring educator, but the mentor and advocate that Mike was for so many of his students.

Donations to the fund are graciously accepted through the fund administrators, the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

“Teachers plant the seeds of knowledge that will grow forever.” – Unknown

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.