The Red Deer & District Community Foundation is a charitable organization that enables philanthropists to commit to their community's future by establishing permanent endowment funds. Essentially, we act as a community savings account. We accept donations to over 140 funds, both endowed and non-endowed, that support specific causes across Central Alberta. By pooling donations and saving them forever in our endowment funds, we offer community members a way to provide for their chosen causes permanently. In addition to developing endowment funds, grant-making and our annual Women of Excellence Awards, we also work to educate our youth on the importance of investing in their community through a program called Youth in Philanthropy. Each and every one of our efforts is about creating a strong, healthy and diverse tomorrow.