The Yellowknife Community Foundation was formed in 1993 to provide interested individuals and organizations with a means of supporting projects in our community for the enduring future. Our vision is to be a catalyst for sharing, supportive, and connected communities. The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a charitable organization that inspires and enables impactful giving in Yellowknife and the NWT. We strive to align donor interests and community needs through evidence-based grant-making, fundraising, strategic investment, public education, and community relations. The Foundation is not dedicated to any specific area of support. In carrying out our mission to identify and address community needs, grants are made to organizations across the NWT in support of projects which: advance the welfare of the needy and alleviate human suffering and poverty: assist and promote arts and cultural activities, sport, recreation and community development; advance education; assist and advance the provision of medical services; and assist and advance other community activities or facilities of a charitable nature. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors of respected community leaders who are appointed by a committee of community representatives.