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Seniors Write Stories for Children

In response to the seniors in their community, the Hemmingford Community Library has created an exciting new program to engage seniors, unleash their creativity and connect them with other generations. The “Seniors Write Stories for Children” initiative will provide seniors with lessons on children’s story writing and will then mentor them to write their own […]
Mental Health Awareness

The Tofield Municipal Library will develop a physical collection of materials for mental health awareness. This collection will include resources on wellness, suicide, stress,compassion, and grief. The collection will include materials for all ages and reading levels. In addition, the Library will host a series of speaker presentations (once the collection is in place) to […]
Expanding Accessibility for Seniors

The Augusta Township Public Library will improve access to materials and technology for its senior residents, many of whom face challenges with limited income, declining vision and social isolation. The grant will help the library improve its large print collection and provide programming to introduce seniors to devices such as tablets and e-readers, or improve […]
Reading with Royalty

The Didsbury Public Library will offer a family friendly Reading with Royalty program with the aim of increasing LGBTQIA awareness and celebrating inclusion and diversity. In partnership with Calgary Pride and the Calgary Queer Arts Society, the Library will host a family-friendly story time program, led by drag queen/king performers. This program helps children develop […]
Creative Hands Create Community

The Erickson District Library (Erickson, Manitoba) have created an amazing Creative Hands Create Community project which brings an Artist in Residence into the library on a weekly basis to deliver arts and crafts programming for children. The craft projects will use a combination of purchased and nature-found objects to stimulate the creative imagination.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LENDING LIBRARY

With no close access to music stores, the Lac La Biche Library will develop a Musical Instrument Lending Library to allow community members to borrow an instrument and bring music into their life. The new library will feature a wide range of instruments ranging from violins to xylophones, guitars to keyboards. We can’t wait to hear […]
Athens – A Place for All

Ensuring that reading and library collections remain accessible to all in their community, especially seniors, the Athens Public Library program – A Place for All – will see the addition of new large print and audio materials to their collections.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Tisdale Community Library will be delivering the amazing “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program. The free early literacy program encourages parents and caregivers to read 1000 books with their children before they start kindergarten. Through this program the Library wants to expose our children to a variety of stories and vocabulary to open their minds […]

Thank you Friends and Partners

Legacy Partners

Hugh and Pat Morris

Silver Partners

Anonymous Donors
Beedie Foundation
David Roppel

Friends

Anonymous Donors
Alex and Linda Boronowski
Dr. Yvette T. Christianse
Rod and Diane Haarstad
David Markham
Dr. Rosalind Morris

Share Our Vision

Support and Inspire young Canadians to
Create and Lead Change Globally

Support local libraries in Canada to create and serve their communities

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The Kimberley Foundation invites others to share the vision of Dr. Hugh C. Morris to inspire and create change globally by supporting the learning journeys and dreams of young Canadians.

As a friend or partner, your donation will help us facilitate self-directed experiential learning; promote, inspire and recognize climate change action and leadership in schools; and support local community building initiatives across Canada.

We invite you to join us as we share our vision and impact future generations.

The Kimberley Foundation is a registered Canadian charity. All gifts of $20 or more will receive official tax receipts.

In addition, contributors to the Kimberley Foundation will receive Friends or Partners of the Foundation benefits as follows.

Friends (Up to $999)

Friends of the Foundation will receive the following benefits:

Tax creditable receipt
Recognition on the Kimberley Foundation website
Recognition in annual reports of the Kimberley Foundation
Kimberley Foundation lapel pin

Silver Partners ($1,000-$2,499)

Silver Partners of the Foundation will receive “Friends of the Foundation” benefits as well as:

Advance notification of all Kimberley Foundation initiative launches
A certificate of recognition

Gold Partners ($2,500-$4,999)

Gold Partners of the Foundation receive the benefits of Silver Partners plus:

Gold Partner plaque

Diamond Partners ($5,000 or more)

Diamond Partners of the Foundation receive the benefits of Gold Partners plus:

Quarterly Diamond Partner only publication
Diamond Partner award

Legacy Partners

Create Your Legacy !

Should you wish to discuss the opportunity to co-create a named initiative run by the Kimberley Foundation in recognition of an individual or organization, please contact Sue Roppel, President, at info@kimberley-foundation.org.