On September 30th, Weaving Roots Foundation will honour the children’s families and communities affected by the residential school system. We will remember and honour those who did not return home. Our board members had an “orange shirt” board meeting and spent time reflecting on what Truth and Reconciliation means to them
This year, not one but two golf tournaments were held to raise funds for the Weaving Roots Foundation! The first took place in Edmonton on June 16th at the Cougar Creek Golf Resort, and the second took place in Fort McMurray (our first tournament in Fort McMurray!) on August 24th at the Fort McMurray Golf Club. Both events were incredibly successful, raising much needed funds for Weaving Roots Foundation, in order to support essential services and programs.
We are thrilled to announce that Weaving Roots Foundation has successfully transitioned from a Not-For-Profit organization under the Corporations Act to a Registered Charity under the Charities Act. Our application through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been approved, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
A New Chapter Begins
This transition is not merely a change in our legal status; it signifies a new chapter in our foundation’s story. With our new charity registration, we can further expand our fundraising capabilities, provide tax receipts to our generous donors, and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.
Gratitude and Looking Ahead
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported us throughout this transformative process. To our dedicated team, passionate volunteers, and our community of supporters – your unwavering faith in our mission has been the driving force behind this achievement.
With our new status as a Registered Charity, we look forward to exploring new opportunities, forging stronger partnerships, and bringing our vision to even greater heights. The work we’ve been able to accomplish as a Not-For-Profit has laid a strong foundation. Now, as a charity, we aim to weave an even more intricate and resilient web of support, kindness, and change.
Get Involved
Are you interested in becoming a part of our growing community? Now more than ever, your support can make a world of difference. Learn more about how you can contribute, volunteer, or partner with Weaving Roots Foundation on our website.
Thank you for believing in our mission. Together, we’ll continue to weave roots that ground and nurture our communities for generations to come.
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Weaving Roots Foundation and WQS NDT would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our 2nd annual golf tournament sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Because of you, we are able to make a difference in some of our local Indigenous communities this year. With your help, we raised $87,675 to support education bursaries and community wellness initiatives for Indigenous students and communities!
SAVE THE DATE – JUNE 16, 2023, we are happy to report next year’s golf tournament is already in the planning stages. The event will be WRF’s inaugural golf tournament as WQS passes the reins over to the foundation.
A special thank you goes out to Osprey Integrity Ltd for capturing fantastic drone footage of the tournament throughout the day!
Thank you to this year’s sponsors:
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WQS Group of Companies is proud to announce their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament being held on June 17th, 2022 at Cougar Creek Golf Resort, supporting the Weaving Roots Foundation. Last year over $34,000.00 was raised, let’s see if we can top that this year!
Weaving Roots Foundation is proud to announce our new partnership with Arctic Chiller Ltd. Arctic Chiller is a family-owned water bottle distribution company local to Sherwood Park. When ordering custom water bottles for your company you can choose to donate to Weaving Roots Foundation from their partnership list for $0.24/case which will go to the charity. In addition, Arctic Chiller will match the $0.24/case donation through their equity fund. You will also have the choice to add their “Giving Back” stamp onto your custom label which encompasses the WRF logo.
To learn more about their program please visit: https://www.arcticchiller.com/…/partnership-h2o-program/