MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
Our Story in the News
Discover how our purpose is making headlines. This section highlights news stories, interviews, and media features that put our name out there and share the impact we’re creating in communities near and far.
News coverage of the Thunder Bay Community Foundation’s 2025 Grant Reception at The Chanterelle (Airtime: 10:00- 11:36).
A huge heart: 44 local charities receive vital grants
THUNDER BAY — As it approaches its 54th year of community giving this December, the Thunder Bay Community Foundation awarded more than half a million dollars on Wednesday night.
Local funding body accepting grant applications from outside the city
THUNDER BAY — A new funding stream for projects in the Thunder Bay District, specifically outside the city, is taking applications.
Gala supports bursary for newcomer women
THUNDER BAY — The Tapestry International Women’s Network held their fifth annual gala fundraiser at Moose Hall on Saturday, raising money and awareness for their new post-secondary education bursary.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Our Work Begins and Ends With Community
One Family’s Tribute is the Community’s Blessing: Honouring Daniel Chrusz at Dew Drop Inn
Generosity and community spirit came together recently when the Chrusz/Savitsky Family Fund at the Thunder Bay Community Foundation provided a grant to the Dew Drop Inn for a new convection oven in their kitchen – an essential upgrade that they are very much looking forward to, for both staff and the hundreds of people who come to them each day.
Bigger Opportunities Ahead: Community Foundation Expands 2026 Student Bursaries
Originally established in the early 2000s as the Harbour Youth Services Bursary, the award was created to honour the legacy of the late Justice Ronald B. Lester, a respected advocate for youth justice. During the first decade of the program, the bursary was administered by his wife, Susan Lester, alongside Justice Lester’s close friends and colleagues. In 2013, the Fund was formally entrusted to the Thunder Bay Community Foundation to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Investing in Tomorrow: Community Foundation Ignites Education Success with 2026 Student Awards
For decades, the Thunder Bay Community Foundation has worked to ease that burden. Through its annual Student Awards, the Foundation provides meaningful financial support to eligible students across the District of Thunder Bay. In 2026, more than $200,000 will be available to graduating high school and post-secondary students ensuring that finances do not stand in the way of their potential.
From Scholarship to Success: How One Student Award in 1987 Changed Lori McKay’s Path
Every year, the Thunder Bay Community Foundation supports students across Thunder Bay and District through its Student Awards program, distributing scholarships and bursaries to help reduce financial barriers to education.