Thank you, Mr. Speaker. [Statement delivered in French and then in English.]
I would like to dedicate my Member’s statement today showcasing a not-for-profit group that has celebrated some very significant milestones. From its humble beginnings in the fall of 1991 as a steering committee, now 20 years later Yellowknife Community Foundation has become the pinnacle of excellence and a true gem for the community of Yellowknife and territory.
The Yellowknife Community Foundation, also referred to as the YCF, provides individual organizations with the means to support projects in our community and ensure that the generosity of others will last forever. Their mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Yellowknife and surrounding area by identifying and addressing community needs. Armed with an inventory of over 20 scholarships and funds that cover the arts, health, trades, training, sport, environment, emergency services, aviation, post-secondary studies, heritage and community development, the YCF is truly a 360-degree foundation.
In celebrating their 20th anniversary, the YCF recently announced that their permanent funds exceeded the $3 million mark and with an equally impressive record of over $500,000 of grants and scholarships given to many Yellowknife students and organizations over the years, this is truly a remarkable milestone.
Because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, the Yellowknife Community Foundation is celebrating this weekend their Third Annual Valentine’s Black Tie Gala at the Explorer Hotel. This sell-out event boasts an evening of elegance, love, laughter and hope. The YCF uses this event not only as a fundraiser to support the foundation’s many civic causes but also uses it as a friend-raiser to magnify its great contribution to our society and community.
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My fellow colleagues, please join me congratulating the incredible contributor to our northern society, the Yellowknife Community Foundation.
Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Menicoche.
