The Dauphin & District Community Foundation was founded in 1995.
Now 28 years later, the Foundation has reached a massive milestone of $ 5 million dollars. Darren Eddie was on hand earlier this week to fill up the Foundation's thermometer.
"It is a thrilling feeling to reach this milestone," said Eddie, co-chair. "It reflects the support of our community and the recognition of the importance that we do."
Since 1995, the Foundation has given out $ 2.2 million dollars in granted funds and they have given out $ 275 thousand to their community funds which include Ethelbert, Gilbert Plains, Ochre River, and Mossey River.
Each year, the Foundation receives applications from the community and the number that they have received over the years continues to increase year by year. At this time, some applications are declined; however, Kit Daley is hoping that changes moving ahead.
"My dream would be that we have sufficient funds available for granting that we can assist every application that comes in," said Daley. "Our next goal is to get to $ 10 million dollars."
Kit and Darren want to thank the community for their overwhelming support over the years and they say they will always be here when the community needs them.
