Sussex Area Community Foundation inc.

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Sussex Area Community

Foundation (SACF) was incorporated in August 2003

In 2004 SACF joined Community Foundations

of Canada

SACF will annually award

at least five Forbes Family Scholarships

at a minimum of $2,500 each

We are a member of Community Foundations

of Canada (CFC), a network of over 141 community foundations.

SACF Improves Quality of Life Now, and for Generations

to come.

Building community endowment.
Addressing needs through grant making.
Providing leadership on key community issues.

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Upcoming Event

Social Media for Non Profits worshop offered by LearnSphere on May 29. From 9am to 5pm and only $55 with lunch included. To take place at the Amsterdam Inn. Contact SACF at 433-6244 or via email to register.

On May 31, 2012, The Sussex Area Community Foundation will be awarding their 2012 Spring Grants at Sussex Regional Library.

Application deadline for the E. Cunningham and Forbes Family Scholarships is June 1. These scholarships are open to all Sussex area 2012 high school graduates. Application forms and information sheets are on the right side bar of this page

For more information contact the Sussex Area Community Foundation office at 433-6244 or by email SACFI .

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The Sussex Area Community Foundation is a proud member of the Community Foundations of Canada, a network of local leaders who invest endowments and gifts to build and expand community projects. Please download form

The Sussex and Area Community Foundation inc., is a locally-run public foundation governed by a board of volunteers.

Mission Statement; To build and manage endowment funds to support local charities and community priorities.

This role is different from every other charitable organization in that a Community Foundation seeks, encourages and manages charitable funds of all kinds and sizes, from all sorts of donors, for a variety of purposes.

Community Foundation Benefits;

Promotes the value of charitable giving.
Provides grants to all sectors of the community.
Helps charities manage complex donations.
Links groups with common goals.
Connects organizations with potential donors.
Invests the funds and makes grants across the entire community in response to constantly evolving challenges and community needs.