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Community Fund Spotlight: Connections for Newcomer Youth
CFNL’s Community Fund is a dynamic response to our province’s pressing needs. Decisions are steered by dedicated volunteers from across Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether bolstering health, invigorating arts and culture, or increasing community connection, your contribution is more than a donation—it’s a strategic investment that empowers CFNL and our partners
LEARN MOREInvesting in Movement for NL Communities
CFNL is excited to participate in this year’s Kia Communities in Motion. With a commitment to fostering inclusivity and innovation, Kia Communities in Motion continues to empower communities nationwide. In partnership with Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), Kia Communities in Motion is a grassroots initiative that supports local projects that
LEARN MORE2024 CFNL Board Call for Nominations
CFNL is recruiting members to join its board of directors. New members have an exciting opportunity to shape an organization with national relevance while grounding it in the beauty and strengths of the people who call Newfoundland and Labrador home and the place that’s given us all so much.
LEARN MORE2023 Giving Season Ideas
It’s the Giving Season. For many of us, we give and receive so much at this time of year as we move through many holiday celebrations. We’re excited to highlight the way many community organizations are inviting you to get involved in Giving Back this holiday season. We’ll keep
LEARN MOREFrom Legacy to Opportunity – Furlong Family Scholarships
Investing in Promise at Corner Brook Regional High School Nestled on Newfoundland’s picturesque west coast, Corner Brook Regional High School is now home to the Furlong Family Scholarships. This initiative, fueled by a generous gift of life insurance from Kathryn Furlong to the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, aims
LEARN MORELeading By Walking Around – Community Listening Tour 1.0
Below is a first-person blog post from CFNL’s Executive Director, Nicole Dawe, about her recent travels around the island of Newfoundland as part of her work for the foundation. Many people shared a lot of wisdom with me when I stepped into this role as Executive Director of the Community
LEARN MORECFNL To Support 28 Organizations Through Community Services Recovery Fund
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL) is proud to have worked with community foundations across Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund. This fund is a collaboration between the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada to provide funding to Community Service Organizations,
LEARN MORECFNL to support 9 organizations in NL through Investment Readiness Program
In 2019, Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), alongside the Government of Canada and several partner organizations, announced the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), a program that helps social purpose organizations scale up their social enterprises to prepare to accept investments. Since then, IRP has had three intake periods and has supported
LEARN MOREJoin Us – 2023 CFNL Board Nominations (Extended to April 14)
CFNL is recruiting members to join its board of directors. New members have an exciting opportunity to shape an organization with national relevance while grounding it in the beauty and strengths of the people who call Newfoundland and Labrador home and the place that’s given us all so much. The organization’s
LEARN MORENow Accepting Applications: Community Services Recovery Fund
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in Community Services Organizations Now more than ever, Community Service Organizations (charities, non-profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies) are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by
LEARN MORE$35,350 of Support To End The Year
Thank you so much for your support as part of the CFNL community this year. It’s been a trying year for many with the ongoing pandemic and increasing strains on individual and organizational finances with rising inflation. We’re extra appreciative this year that you’ve included CFNL in your community service.
LEARN MORENL Vital Signs 2022 – Climate Change Edition
The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and Memorial University’s Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development have released the 2022 edition of the Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Signs Report. This year’s report focuses entirely on climate change and its impacts on the environment, economy and society in NL.
LEARN MORECommunity Services Recovery Fund Launches
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The Community Services Recovery
LEARN MOREFiona Recovery Fund to Support SW Coast
Fiona Recovery Fund to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Fiona with Rebuild FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2022 St. John’s, NL – As the Southwest coast of the province continues to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona; the Fiona Recovery Fund will help impacted communities with
LEARN MOREInvestment Readiness Program Launches
Funded by the Government of Canada, the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) supports social purpose organizations as they contribute to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges across Canada. Its goal is to help social purpose organizations build their capacity to participate in Canada’s growing social finance market and prepare themselves to
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