Are you interested in making a contribution back to the Island community? Do you have a special cause or organization that you want to help? Perhaps the Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) can assist you.
Incorporated in 1993, CFPEI acts as a conduit to "connect people who care with causes that matter" for the betterment of the citizens of PEI. CFPEI serves as a trustee for the management of contributions and endowments from all sources that assist in providing grants and special awards in support of social, educational, religious, cultural and other services. Through the dedication and commitment of time, talent and financial resources by many individuals the Foundation has grown and is currently administering forty funds to the value of over $1,000,000 and has contributed $1.2 million back to the Island community over the past 15 years. Some of our upcoming events include:
Our Annual Fundraising Dinner will once again be held at the Roma Historic Site in Brudenell on July 31. The funds raised through this dinner support the work of the Foundation and its projects. Interested in purchasing tickets please contact us as soon as possible so you won't be disappointed.
Our Summer Islanders Initiative welcomes individuals who spend time on the Island on a regular basis and are interested in making a difference to its future development and who have created the Summer Islanders PEI Legacy Fund. In addition, CFPEI hosts The Summer Lecture Series which brings in top-notch speakers to present on Island history and culture and address topics that are important to its current economic development. This year the Series will be held at Bytes Café in the newly renovated Hampton United Church.
The Annual Awards Ceremony is one of the main highlights each year for the Foundation. We were pleased this year to grant $60, 000 to 30 recipients and to recognize our many donors whose generosity makes this possible.
The Foundation's primary focus is to promote its role and mandate to individuals and organizations and assist them to attain their charitable goals. We would be delighted to meet or make a presentation to you or your organization. For more information on the Community Foundation and upcoming events, please contact us at 892-3440 or foundation@cfpei.ca.
A. John Robinson, President