Living Legacy Community Foundation was awarded a grant from the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund for a project that would enhance an area of the community. After some discussions with different community stakeholders, the need for furniture replacement at the Russell Personal Care Home stood out as a need that would benefit the region for many years.
As the funds from the Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund was not quite $23,000 and the estimated total project was over $43,000, Living Legacy granted the balance to complete the project.
The Thomas Sill Manitoba Fund has provided a grant for 2026 to Living Legacy Community Foundation to be put toward another community project, yet to be determined.
Living Legacy Community continues to be one of the best kept secrets in the area. The Foundation has existed since 1977 and since its inception has grown to over 1.3 million in endowed funds. These funds give monies annually back to the community. Grants awarded in 2025 were given to Binscarth Park and Pool $3,450; George P. Buleziuk Centre $10,000; North Western Marquette Festival $1,500; Russell & Area Heritage & Arts $2,000, Russell & District Regional Library $3,000; Russell Minor Hockey $2,250; Yachminka Ukrainian Dance $5,000 for a total of $27,200 plus $1,800 in post secondary scholarships to 2nd year students. These grants come from unrestricted funds. Organizations that have endowed monies each receive an annual payment.
With starting an endowment fund, community organizations are securing annual funds for future projects. It is recognized that many times, groups are struggling for funds for immediate use. An endowment fund gives back funds from the endowed monies annually. In 2025, LLCF disbursed an average of 4% to each group or $21,000.
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