About the Mission Community Foundation

The Mission Community Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization, which collects funds from donors and invests these funds, using the income for the benefit of the citizens of the Mission area, in the fields of education, recreation, culture, and the humanities.

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The Mission Community Foundation is an incorporated, non-profit society guided by a local independent Board of Directors. The Foundation holds and administers private resources entrusted to it for the common good of the community of Mission. The Foundation is non-political and non-partisan and is a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act.

People who give to the Mission Foundation care deeply about their community and their city. The Foundation respects and understands this level of care. Its Board of Directors accepts gifts and bequests in confidence and professionally manages them so the earnings on the ever growing, invested capital work in perpetuity for the betterment of Mission. The Mission Foundation embodies a simple concept People working together can make a difference for Mission! The Foundation’s Board of Directors believes that charitable funds, invested over time will grow and will continue to impact long after the original gift is made.

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Fund Facts: Adair Family Fund

Apr 28, 2020

Doug & Lorna Adair lived in Mission for 32 years. In 1986 they wanted to break the ‘workaholic pattern’ and do something in the service area and went to Papua New Guinea with the United Church. Doug worked as a business manager and managed the general store. Lorna...

Fund Facts: G.W. (Bill) Harris Fund

Apr 14, 2020

Not only was Bill Harris one of the Foundations founding fathers, he also was a true ambassador for our community. In the 1970's & 80's Bill was involved in local politics and held the position of Mayor for three terms during that time. He was awarded honor of Freeman...

Fund Facts: Dirk Boswyk Memorial Fund

Mar 31, 2020

Marilyn and Fenmo Boswyk’s son Dirk was only 36 years of age when he was tragically killed in an earthquake in Manzanillo Mexico in 1995. Dirk had entered the school of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia, but his fascination with computers led him to work...

Fund Facts: Cynthia Verhulst Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mar 17, 2020

Cindy Verhulst was an impassioned individual who had the world at her feet. She was involved in her community and her commitment included chairing the Youth Advisory Council for 2 years, volunteering for Red Cross and Mission Memorial Hospital, and she helped...

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Mission Community Foundation

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Today Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation held an “It’s A Wonderful Breakfast” fundraiser event at A&W in Mission. During our October grant cycle, the Health Care Foundation asked Mission Community Foundation for a grant to help purchase new Colonoscopy machines for Mission Memorial Hospital. Their grant request was approved and Ellen Nguyen of the Foundation Board of Directors presented a cheque to Liz Harris for $10,000.00 this morning. Funding for this grant was provided from the Community Fund. ... See MoreSee Less

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Fund Facts: Esther Claire Kathleen Clemo Scholarship FundKnown throughout the community as Miss Clemo, to her friends and neighbours, Claire. Miss Clemo was one of those teachers that inspired children. Because she never stopped caring, she kept in touch with many of her students and peers. Her personal archives, which can be found at the Mission District Historical Archives Centre, include hundreds of cards and letters that testify to the respect and admiration for Claire and all that she has done for our community. Born in Hong Kong in the 1930’s she traveled the world by the age of 19, immigrating to Canada in 1954 she landed in Mission to live with her aunt. Claire received her teaching degree in 1954 and taught over 3 decades before retiring. Recipient of the Queens Silver Jubilee Medal, Rotary Distinguished Service Award, Freeman of the City and a Pathfinder award, Claire never stopped giving. Her desire to ‘light the lam of learning and keep it lit’ stayed with her until the end. Claire started this fund in 2010, she also tied the fund to her will and Mission Community Foundation gratefully received the proceeds from the sale of her home upon her passing. Her scholarship is dedicated to students entering the fields of Education and Nursing. If you would like to help a student succeed, donate today! If you would like to find out how to leave monies in your will to Mission Community Foundation, contact Angie at 604-826-5322. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mission Community Foundation

2 weeks ago

As you know, BC was hit with a precipitation river over the weekend. Our friendly Investment Advisor sent over some Flood Resources that we thought we'd share with you. MissionLatest news for Mission for road closures due to flooding or damage can be located here: www.mission.ca/alerts/AbbotsfordThis information is current at the time of this email. It can be found on the City of Abbotsford website, and may be updated at any time. Updated info can be found here: www.abbotsford.ca/alerts/evacuation-order-and-alerts-issued-localized-areasSandbags: Abbotsford residents requiring sand & sandbags can go to the City of Abbotsford Works Yard located at 31739 King Rd. Sand and bags are located outside the main gates. Please bring a shovel with you to fill the bags.Reception Centre for Displaced ResidentsIf you are unable to return home or have been evacuated from your home you can go to either of the Reception Centres for assistance and shelter. The City of Abbotsford’s Emergency Support Services (ESS) has changed the location of the Reception Centre and they are now located at:• Option # 1: Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (Tradex) located at 1190 Cornell Street • Option # 2: Chilliwack Senior Secondary located at 46363 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BCInformation Phone Line for Evacuated Residents:• Any evacuees with questions can call the Public Information Line at 604-864-5688 where staff are available to address questions. If you need access to services, we ask that you visit a Reception Centre near you.Chilliwack/YarrowChilliwack has floodplain areas for both the Fraser River and Vedder River. Portions of Greendale and Yarrow lie within the floodplain for both rivers. Information can be found here for both: www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=1912Current Warnings and Closures can be found here: www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=2998Emergency Support Services Reception CentreOpen at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Chilliwack Secondary School (46363 Yale Road).View the Flooding Information webpage for further resources on what to do in a flood.Fraser Health will release Boil Water Advisories as necessary. Visit Fraser Health for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

Roads Closed in Mission - City of Mission

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Last updated: November 16, 2021 at 9:58 Due to heavy rainfall causing overland flooding and mudslides, several roads are closed until further notice Roads Closed due to Flooding: Dewdney Trunk [...]

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