| GENERAL
INFORMATION
Burns Memorial
Fund is the gift of Senator Patrick Burns - a successful
rancher, businessman and philanthropist. Senator Burns
was an active and integral citizen of Calgary, contributing
to the development of many of the City's institutions and
charities. He was one of the “Big Four” – the four ranchers
who organized the first Calgary Stampede. Senator Patrick
Burns passed away in 1937, leaving this legacy for the children of Calgary.
Burns
Memorial Fund is three funds (Fire, Police and Children)
guided by the wishes of Pat Burns. In his Will, he directed
financial support for widows and orphans of police officers
and firefighters and poor children in Calgary. He asked that
civic officials administer the three funds.
Today, Burns
Memorial Fund trustees form a joint board to govern a
private foundation and two non-profit trusts that deliver
support to individuals and agencies in Calgary. We serve
families of police officers, families of firefighters, and
low-income children. We provide grants to individuals and
community organizations. As Pat Burns did, we contribute to
the education, health and wellness of young Calgarians.
If you or
your organization feel you are eligible to apply for a grant
you can see a full listing of our programs on the
Programs page.
CALLING ALL CURRENT AND POTENTIAL YOUTH PROGRAM
PROVIDERS
Would you like to be part of a
dynamic collaborative demonstration project?
The
TeenZone Demonstration Project is a three-year initiative
developed to create a comprehensive network of high quality
after-school programs that promote positive youth
development for all youth aged 11 to 16 years in the North
of McKnight communities: Castleridge, Coral Springs,
Falconridge, Martindale, Saddle Ridge and Taradale.
Our goal is to enhance what is already available, and
support new opportunities creating a continuum of after
school opportunities for these youth.
Organizations and
agencies that offer, or could potentially offer, after
school positive youth development and enriching programs for
youth are encouraged to apply.
If you are currently
offering programming in TeenZone we hope that you will
reapply.
Please note the following important dates:
Applications due - noon, May 14th (Please look on the
Programs page under TeenZone or Organizations for the
application) |
