Honour Someone (Memorial Gifts)

A memorial gift or a gift that honours someone recognizes that person in a particularly special way in support of our work in Niagara.

Memorial Gifts – Memorial donations are a fitting way to remember a special person while at the same time helping others.  

Would you like to find out more about making a Memorial Fund?

We'll help you honour your friend or loved one, knowing that your gift will make a life-changing difference. When you make a donation online you have the option to dedicate your donation In memory or In honour of someone you love. We are registered with Canada Helps, a Canadian online platform to make charitable giving simple.

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Affordable Housing Rent Bank - New Endowment Fund

Posted Jun 14th, 2024

The Rotary Club of St. Catharines, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, has made a historic donation of $500,000 to address the community's need for affordable housing. Partnering with the Niagara Community Foundation and Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, they have established the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Bethlehem Housing & Support Services Rent Stabilization Fund. This endowment fund will support the Housing Affordability Assistance program (HAAP), which helps low-income fam...

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Apple Papa Van Schaik Family Fund

Posted Jan 10th, 2024

The Apple Papa Van Schaik Family Fund honours the memory of Fred Van Schaik who generously donated food from his business to the less fortunate and most vulnerable in our community.

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Gloria Rooney Education Support Fund

Posted Apr 20th, 2017

Established in 1993, the Gloria Rooney Scholarship fund honours the memory and social activism of Gloria Rooney who had a lengthy dedication to supporting individuals in need and community grass roots causes.

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