Thunder Bay Community Foundation

UPDATE: Together, we’ve raised more than $400,000 through the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

Thank you to all the individuals and families, businesses, community organizations, First Nations partners and donors from across Northwestern Ontario - and from across Canada and beyond - who have stepped up to support the affected communities.

Our heartfelt gratitude to The Azrieli Foundation as well, whose $50,000 Challenge Grant helped us reach this incredible milestone! 💙

Together, we’ve raised more than $400,000 through the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

From individuals and families to businesses, community organizations, First Nations partners and donors from across Northwestern Ontario — and from across Canada and beyond — people have stepped up to support communities affected by the wildfires.

And a very special thank you to The Azrieli Foundation, whose $50,000 Challenge Grant helped us reach this incredible milestone.

Every gift has made a difference. Every share helped spread the word. And together, we’ve shown that when our communities need us, we show up.

$400,000+ and counting.

Thank you!❤️

Submit your applications for 2026 Grants today!

Apply here: www.tbcf.org/grants

📣 NOW ACCEPTING 2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS 📣

Is your organization working to make a difference in our community? The Thunder Bay Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grant funding to help turn community-focused ideas and initiatives into meaningful action.

Organizations eligible to apply must:
✅ Be a charitable organization with a valid charitable registration number
✅ Provide services or deliver projects within the District of Thunder Bay

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have more than $200,000 available for Grants this year! This funding comes from the many Funds held by the Foundation, supporting a variety of projects and initiatives that align with the needs of our community.

📝 Apply or learn more: www.tbcf.org/grants
📅 Application deadline: October 5, 2026

As communities across Northwestern Ontario begin the long journey from emergency response to recovery and rebuilding, investments in resilience become more important than ever.

Thank you to The Counselling Foundation of Canada for its generous $25,000 contribution to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund. ❤️

This extraordinary gift will help support front-line agencies and service providers delivering critical mental health and wellness supports, community-based services, and longer-term recovery initiatives for individuals, families, and communities affected by this year's devastating wildfires.

The Counselling Foundation of Canada has a long history of investing in people, leadership, and stronger communities. Their commitment reminds us that rebuilding is about more than restoring infrastructure—it's about restoring hope, wellbeing, and opportunity.

Thank you for standing with Northwestern Ontario. ❤️

👉 If you'd like to join the Counselling Foundation of Canada in supporting wildfire-affected communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support

Today we are proud to recognize theKiwanis Foundation of Canada/La Foundation Kiwanis du Canada for its generous contribution of $17,500 to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

Dedicated to improving the lives of children and strengthening communities, the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada is proud to join with Kiwanis Clubs across Canada in supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by the devastating wildfires across Northwestern Ontario.

Their generosity reflects the Kiwanis spirit of service—that when communities are facing extraordinary challenges, we are strongest when we come together to help one another.

Thank you to the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada and the many Kiwanis members across Canada whose commitment to service and community is helping Northwestern Ontario recover, rebuild, and become more resilient.

Together, we're stronger. ❤️

👉 If you'd like to join the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada in supporting wildfire-affected communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support

A heartfelt thank you to Meridian Credit Union for its generous support of the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

Meridian understands that recovery doesn't end when the fires are out. By standing alongside communities affected by this summer's wildfires, they're helping support both immediate needs and the long road to recovery ahead.

Thank you for your partnership, compassion, and commitment to helping Northwestern Ontario recover—together.

👉 If you'd like to join Meridian Credit Union in supporting wildfire-affected communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support

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Thank you, BAY Credit Union Limited, for your generous $2,500 donation to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

When BAY Credit Union was looking for a meaningful way to support community members affected by this summer's wildfires, they chose to invest in our shared response. We are deeply grateful for your confidence in our commitment to Northwestern Ontario and for helping bring hope, relief, and recovery to communities when they need it most. ❤️

👉 If you'd like to join BAY Credit Union in supporting wildfire-affected communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support

Today we are proud to recognize the Steelworkers Humanity Fund for its generous contribution of $10,000 to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

Supported by members of the United Steelworkers union (USW), the Humanity Fund has a long history of responding when communities face extraordinary challenges. Their contribution reflects the power of collective action and the belief that when one community is hurting, we all have a role to play.

Thank you to the Steelworkers Humanity Fund and the thousands of USW members whose commitment to solidarity is helping communities across Northwestern Ontario recover, rebuild and become more resilient.

Together, we're stronger. ❤️

👉 If you'd like to join the Steelworkers Humanity Fund in supporting wildfire-affected communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support
United Steelworkers - Syndicat des Métallos

❤️ A Remarkable Act of Compassion - $50,000 Matching Opportunity ❤️

We are deeply grateful to The Azrieli Foundation for its extraordinary commitment to the people and communities affected by this year's devastating wildfires in Northwestern Ontario.

The Foundation has pledged $50,000 to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund—and, even more importantly, has chosen to use that gift to inspire others.

⭐️ Beginning today, every donation to the Fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. ⭐️

This generous challenge gives every donor the opportunity to double their impact and help ensure that communities have the support they need, both now and throughout the long recovery ahead.

The Azrieli Foundation's leadership is a powerful reminder that compassion knows no borders. At a time when so many people are facing unimaginable loss, their generosity reflects our shared humanity and the belief that when communities stand together, hope grows stronger. 🤝

To everyone who has already given—and to those considering making a gift—thank you for standing with Northwestern Ontario. Together, we can make twice the difference.

👉 If you'd like to join the Azrieli Foundation in helping wildfire-affected people and communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here. Every gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

Donate today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support

🩵 Thank you to the Saskatoon Community Foundation for its meaningful $5,000 donation to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund. Their support of this fund is a reminder that compassion knows no borders, and that communities across Canada stand together in times of need.

As families and communities continue to recover from this year's devastating wildfires, gifts like this one will help provide meaningful support throughout the months ahead. We are incredibly grateful to the Saskatoon Community Foundation for investing in hope, recovery, and the people of Northwestern Ontario.

👉 You can join the Saskatoon Community Foundation in making a difference by supporting the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support

❤️ We are deeply grateful to the Unifor Ontario Regional Council and its members for their generous $5,000 contribution. ❤️

The Unifor Ontario Regional Council is proud to support the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund. In times of crisis, Unifor believes in standing together and helping communities access the resources they need to recover and rebuild.

This gift reflects the solidarity and compassion that have become hallmarks of this campaign. Together, we are helping ensure that people and communities affected by this year's devastating wildfires receive the support they need—not only today, but throughout the long recovery ahead.

Thank you, Unifor Canada, for standing with the people and communities of Northwestern Ontario.

👉 If you'd like to join Unifor in supporting wildfire-affected communities across Northwestern Ontario, you can make a donation here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-community-support-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wildfire_community_support