The CFPD Newsletter provides information on what's happening at the Foundation, such as community grant disbursements, special events, featured donations, impact stories, new funds, ways you can get involved, and more.

CFPD Summer Hours

Registration is now open for the Southport 'RUNway', which takes off Saturday, September 12! ✈️ Discover Southport on foot with a truly unique experience—participate in the 5-KM or 10-KM race and enjoy the rare opportunity to run along the apron of Southport CYPG. The FREE 1-KM Kids Run is also back this year, inviting young runners to be part of the action in a fun, exciting way. All proceeds will support the Southport Fund held with CFPD—with annual earnings going toward our bi-annual Community Grants program! Don’t miss out on making a difference in our community—register today at https://ow.ly/S4FC50ZiiIz.

This month's donor feature highlights the Sheila & Rick Henderson Fund as well as a donor who recently contributed $10,000 to it: Pat Yuill. Pat also holds her own designated fund with CFPD—the Ken & Pat Yuill Family Fund—which pays out annually to Central Plains Cancer Services and Trinity United Church. For a closer look at the Sheila & Rick Henderson (Delta Beach) Marina, to which the Sheila & Rick Henderson Fund pays out annually, check out this video (shot by Michael Blume at Portage Online). If you’d like to contribute to either of the funds mentioned above, select them from the drop-down after hitting the “Donate Now” button on our website.

This month's Impact Story highlights a grant given to Portage Daycare – Southport Site for the purchase of a commercial dishwasher. The dishwasher has allowed meal clean-up to become more efficient, freeing up valuable time for staff to spend with children instead of manually washing numerous dishes. To help fund community projects like these, select the "Smart & Caring Community Fund" from the drop-down after hitting the "Donate Now" button of our Make a Donation page.

2025 Fund Statements & Fund Growth

The 2025 Fund Statements were issued recently to all CFPD fundholders. If you have any questions about your fund statement, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. To access our 2025 Annual Report, visit our website at www.cfpdi.ca/annual-reports-1. We’d like to thank all fundholders for your continued contributions and the trust you have placed in us to steward your generosity with care and purpose. Over their lifetimes, your funds have contributed to strengthening our community in impactful ways. As your funds continue their journey, additional contributions are always welcomed and can amplify the impact you have already created. Many donors enjoy marking meaningful moments in their lives or honouring loved ones through continued giving. If you ever wish to add to your fund, below are a few thoughtful ways to do so.

Check out Local Parks & Recreation 
This Summer

If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, be sure to check out some of the many parks and recreational spaces around Portage la Prairie and area, as there are many to choose from! We are proud to say CFPD has financially supported many of them—including those listed below! If you would like to contribute to projects like this, which offer a variety of recreational and leisure activities for everyone in our community, please visit our website at www.cfpdi.ca/waystogive.

There are Many Ways to Donate to CFPD

You can donate to a specific fund (there are many to choose from!), or to our Smart & Caring Community Fund, whereby the funds get distributed to various local community groups who apply for our bi-annual grants.


Click here to donate now!

Interested in Starting Your own Fund?

Depending on whether you'd like the earnings from your Fund to go toward a specific organization, or to a more general cause, there are many options to choose from. Call or stop by our office any time to discuss.

Field of Interest Fund: $5,000 Minimum

Designated Fund: $5,000 Minimum

Donor-Advised Fund: $25,000 Minimum