The Essentials Fund Impact Update, 2026

Another year and we find ourselves once again so grateful for all the incredible support we received for The Essentials Fund! It is because of so many generous donors and champions that we can continue our fundraising and granting efforts. Because of your generosity, The Essentials Fund supported the following 18 local non-profit organizations with a $3000 grant each to continue their work providing vital services, programming, and support to our most vulnerable community members:

Community Justice Initiatives

Thank you so much! This is such a great practical support for helping someone set up what they need for life after prison. With much appreciation.

Mamas for Mamas KW

I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for receiving this grant. We have spent so many years doing so much, on so little, that being granted this funding has me tearing up. This has opened up so many opportunities for us to better fill gaps within our community and I am so grateful. Thank you. Truly.

We are already gearing up for our 6th fundraising campaign on the first day of Spring, March 20^th! We continue to be amazed by the number of community members supporting our fundraising campaign each year. We couldn’t provide these unrestricted grants without your donation and support so please know it is greatly appreciated!

Thresholds Homes and Supports

This is such great news, thank you so much for your support! We appreciate your focus on these tangible items that bring increased dignity and make such a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Best wishes this fall season with family and friends, The Essentials Fund Organizing Committee!

Jane Arnold
Allyson Kroetsch
Eleanor McGrath
Claire Anderson
Tom Galloway
Mike Pereira
Rose Greensides
Holly Manning