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Oct. 3 2025 Vital Signs 2.0 has launched, now keep the buzz alive

Sept. 24 2025 Nominations for the 40th Citizen of the Year now open

Sept. 19 2025 Meredith Boerchers named SDCF's new Executive Director

Sept. 12 Planting the seeds of belonging with a community garden

Aug. 22 2025 Vitt new SDCF Chair; Werbicki in as Co-Chair

July 24 2025 Bennett, McDonald join Foundation Board

July 9 2025 We're Hiring...Executive Director

June 13 2025 - SDCF's June Community Report out now

June 7 2025 - Discovering three things at the World Cafe

May 20 2025 - We're Hiring!

May 7 2025 - SDCF grants support 38 organizations with $166,852

Feb. 26 2025 - New funds paying out this year to support Gaynor Family Regional Library

Feb. 13 2025 - SDCF grants help students make tracks in the winter snow while learning

Jan. 30 2025 - Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund first grant awarded to Selkirk Food Bank

Past Stories

2024

Oct. 30 2024 - The art of giving during Endow Manitoba Giving Week

Oct. 23 2024 - Diverse crowd engaged, positive and passionate at Vital Signs town hall meeting

Oct. 15 2024 - Congratulations Elder Ruth Christie, Citizen of the Year

Oct. 9 2024 - 25 years of the Bobby J, and that's a wrap!

Oct. 3 2024 - Selkirk & District Community Foundation introduces new executive

Sept. 14 2024 - SDCF grant helps LSEC program fix bikes, promote a healthy lifestyle and develop community

Sept. 6 2024 - Something to sing about - nominate an unsung hero for the 39th Citizen of the Year

Aug. 23 2024 - Here's how to nominate someone for the Citizen of the Year

Aug. 12 2024 - Get ready to swing sticks at the Bobby J on Sept. 5

July 19 2024 - SDCF welcomes Werbicki, Meger, to the board

July 11 2024 - Memory Cafés making big difference for those living with dementia

July 10 2024 - Registration open now for the Bob Jefferson Memorial Golf Tournament

April 12 2024 - Health and wellness connects donors and recipients at latest SDCF 'I Care About a Cause' event

Feb. 8 2024 - SDCF grant helps Selkirk & District Curling Club get back on ice

Jan. 26 2024 - SDCF recipient of Thomas Sill Foundation $1.3 million gift

Jan. 12 2024 - Strong connection between donors, recipients and a thriving community

2023

Dec. 15 2023 – 'Connecting With...' Community Report

Nov. 8 2023 - Your donation can change lives; Giving Week Challenge Nov. 13-19

Oct. 27 2023 – Meet the 38th Citizen of the Year - Tim Edwards

Oct. 7 2023 – Meet Meredith Boerchers – SDCF's new Community Development Officer

Sept. 15 2023 – Pickleball proves popular in Petersfield

Sept. 6 2023 – Who will be the 38th Citizen of the Year? Nominate someone today!

Sept. 6 2023 – Call for Nominations 38th Citizen of the Year

Aug. 11 2023 – Bobby J Tourney all in fore raising funds for SDCF

June 26 2023 – RRBC Netley-Libau Marsh Project

June 14 2023 - It's Bobby J time!

June 9 2023 – New Beginnings Community Report

Feb. 26 2023 - SDCF brings donors and recipients together for a common cause

Feb. 10 2023 - St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program is back in our community

Jan. 30 2023 - SDCF taking part in Community Services Recovery Fund

2022

Great Grant Series | Video Highlights

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