Niagara Community Foundation

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My Story- Rainer Hummel

January 27, 2020

Rainer Hummel is relaxed in his office amid the rustic setting of the historic Hummel Properties building…

The David S. Howes Fund

2019

In 2017 the David S. Howes Fund was created following an $18 million dollar gift from the David S.…

40 At The Forty's Novel Idea

2019

A group of civic-minded citizens in Grimsby is turning charities’ need for cash into an opportunity…

Kerry Cornelius lived his life both flying high, and flying under the radar.

2019

The successful St. Catharines businessman, who founded swimming pool manufacturing company Cornelius…

When the Town of Pelham built its new Community Centre; there was no question that Gary and Mall Accursi wanted to contribute to the project.

2019

The question they did have was how. A conversation with their accountant pointed the Pelham couple…

When the Niagara-on-the-Lake Healthcare Foundation dissolved in 2018, its board was faced with a million-dollar question.

2019

What should it do with the nearly $1 million it raised over the years for patient care at the former…

David Howes was Passionate about his Home Town

2018

The workers at his business, their families, the athletes, and the educational and health institutions…

Grade-A Assistance

2018

Getting into college or university requires more than achieving the right grades. Finding the money to…

All in the Family

2018

Being able to share with others is great, but inspiring others to share has the potential for even greater…

Giving for our Future

2018

Giving time and money to causes that resonate have always been important to Ruth and William Todd. More…