EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND

Red Deer & District Community Foundation is proud to have partnered with Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and the Government of Canada to deliver the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) in Central Alberta.

Launched on May 19, 2020, we’ve invested $632,089 through the ECSF since to fund local charities and qualified donees supporting populations experiencing heightened vulnerability during this crisis.

$632,089 – total

Mental Health Supports: $253,588
At-Home Supports: $126,686
Basic Human Needs: $156,068
PPE/Adaptive Equipment: $45,747
Food Security: $50,000

LOCAL RESPONSE

Our Foundation was among the first to reallocate unrestricted funding towards an immediate community response. Partnering with United Way of Central Alberta, we worked together to successfully and equitably address local needs in the early days of the pandemic lockdown.

COVID COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND

$58,843 – total

Mental Health Supports: $2,000
At-Home Supports: $9,398
Basic Human Needs: $8,625
PPE/Adaptive Equipment: $18,820
Food Security: $20,000

DONATE TO THE COVID COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND

There is still work to be done. As we move into 2021, it’s important to recognize the pandemic impact on Central Alberta residents. With your support, we can ensure funding is available for mental health initiatives, food security and more.