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WBCF is proud to announce an investment of $250,000 in ten local social profits through its 2025 granting cycle, which focused on Enhancing Mental Health and Community Resilience in Wood Buffalo These funds will support initiatives that build capacity and foster physical, mental, and emotional well-being across the region.
It’s always the hope that you find a career doing what you love. For some, that connection is even deeper and goes beyond a job—it becomes a calling. Tina Delainey, the Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) embodies a dedication to community and inclusion, born from a deeply personal journey.
This June, Kelly Hansen joined WBCF as the new executive director, bringing with her a rich background in the social sector and a deep-rooted commitment to community well-being. Her journey into the non-profit world began in a pivotal moment for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo—one that every resident will remember well.
In the heart of Northern Alberta, the Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has been pioneering a shift in educational practice, moving towards a system that prioritizes the emotional well-being of both students and teachers. At the forefront of this change is The Regulated Classroom©, funded by the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF).
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The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation is planning to raise an estimated amount of $1,000,000 this year on fundraising campaigns. It will cost our organization an estimate of $120,000 to raise this. The money raised will be going to benefit communities within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo by encouraging, supporting, and building healthy, vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities;. For further information, please contact office@wbcfoundation.ca. Our physical address is: 9917 Biggs Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1S2.
