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

The late James Francis Taylor, former resident of Portage la Prairie and Area, and a founding member of CFPD, very generously named The Foundation as a recipient of his estate when he passed away in 2004. After many years in trust, these funds have now made their way to CFPD as Mr. Taylor intended, and we are so very grateful for him choosing to leave a legacy in this way. CFPD received over $327,000 from Mr. Taylor's estate, which will go into our Community Grants Program, increasing the amount of funding available year after year to local organizations and community groups.

Applications for the WWC Grants Close Jan.15, 2026

We encourage community groups who are in need of funding, to apply for the two funding opportunities available through the CFPD 'Women Who Care' Program. There are significant differences between the two different grants available, so we encourage everyone to visit the Grants page of our website to learn more and to apply.

Tickets for the 2026 Women Who Care Event 
Become Available Jan.22 , 2026!

If you want to contribute to a very worthy cause, all while enjoying a fun evening out with friends, with good food and drinks—and the opportunity to cast a vote on who you think the Women Who Care Community Impact Grant should go to—you won't want to delay in getting your ticket to the 2026 "150 Women Who Care" event on Feb.19! Tickets become available Jan.22, and they usually sell out very fast (most are gone the same day), so be early! We will accept payment in person (via cash, cheque, or credit card); over the phone (credit card); or via Interac e-Transfer (if choosing this option, ensure you indicate in the message section that the payment is for Women Who Care [WWC], and include your full name as well as which table you are sitting at, if attending with a group). Watch our social media for more information over the coming weeks regarding tickets, pitches, sponsors, and other details about the event.

CFPD Grant Impact Stories

This month's Grant Impact Story highlights a grant received by Westend Daycare, to enhance their outdoor play space for the children to have more activities year round.

CFPD Featured Donors

This month, we would like to highlight a donor who was the largest contributor to our 2025 Giving Challenge in November, with a $20,000 donation! Jan Leishman had a few words to say about making this donation (read below). If you would also like to contribute to the Smart & Caring Community Fund (our "general" fund), select it from the drop-down of our Make a Donation page by selecting the "Donate Now" button. All donations stay in our endowment fund forever, with only the interest being disbursed annually to local community organizations in need of funding.

Dr. Mike and Joanne Sullivan are long-term supporters of CFPD, holding a 'Field of Interest' Fund, which directs its earnings to projects and programs that benefit local youth in the area of physical fitness, recreation, and sport. If you would also like to contribute to this Fund, select "Dr. Mike and Joanne Sullivan Family Fund" from the drop-down of our Make a Donation page by selecting the "Donate Now" button.

New: Irvine Ferris & Sherrie Palmer Family Fund

Irvine Ferris and Sherrie Palmer established a designated fund in their name, with the annual earnings being directed to the Portage District General Hospital Foundation. If you would also like to donate to this fund, select it from the drop-down of our Make a Donation page by selecting the "Donate Now" button.

There are Many Ways to Contribute 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