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Catherine Donnelly Foundation fall 2022 grants support 33 organizations with $1.1 million in funds

By Steve Brearton | December 15, 2022
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Catherine Donnelly Foundation fall 2022 grants support 33 organizations with…

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The Catherine Donnelly Foundation grants $225,000 to 25 BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving organizations

By Steve Brearton | November 9, 2022
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The Catherine Donnelly Foundation grants $225,000 to 25 BIPOC-led and…

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Spring 2022 grants support organizations in housing, the environment and adult education

By Steve Brearton | June 14, 2022
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Spring 2022 grants support 22 organizations June 14, 2022 SPRING…

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The Tyee’s “Housing Fix” Microsite

By emma | March 26, 2021
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Check out the microsite powered by The Tyee that explores…

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A Way Home

By emma | March 26, 2021
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In November 2016, the CDF approved a new commitment of…

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The Neighbourhood Land Trust

By emma | January 1, 2021
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Through the investment of Catherine Donnelly The Neighbourhood Land Trust…

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Stella’s Circle

By emma | January 1, 2017
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Stella’s Circle in St. John’s Newfoundland recently completed a project…

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Five Year Renewal: A Way Home Canada

By emma | December 16, 2016
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The Catherine Donnelly Foundation (CDF) is pleased to announce a…

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New Funding Priorities for Housing

By emma | December 6, 2016
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The Catherine Donnelly Foundation has just released new funding priorities…

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The Lowdown Tracks

By emma | January 1, 2016
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About the Film: Lowdown Tracks (dir: Shelley Saywell) is an acclaimed…

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