Final results have come in of the 24 Hour Giving Challenge.
The fundraiser supporting the Dauphin and District Community Foundation raised a total of $42, 567.
For every $5 that was donated, the Winnipeg Foundation added $1 and the Manitoba government also added $1, up to a maximum of $2,000 from each. So, every $5 turned into a $7 donation.
Kit Daley explains where the money raised goes.
“It goes into our Undesignated or Unrestricted fund. Which means the board will interview each applicant and get information on the project that they are applying for a grant for. And then the board will meet to discuss all the projects and who will benefit and what is the lasting legacy of the project and decide what we can support and with how much money.”
The donations are turned into grants that fund infrastructure, art, culture, new initiatives, sports, city beautification among other projects.
Last year the challenge raised $34,730 for Dauphin. Since 1996 the foundation has granted out one million dollars.
To find out more about how the foundation invests their money click here to go to their page.
