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As Grants Committee members commended individual projects, they spoke of both the sense of “urgency” and “delight” in supporting as many applicants as possible and acknowledged AFC’s role in providing not just funding but “peace of mind,” especially to those churches seeking to repair damaged or at-risk infrastructure.

Whether motivated by their love for sacred music, belief in the value of leadership and education, a vision to reduce poverty, or a desire to support the Indigenous church, an increasing number of Canadian Anglicans are partnering with AFC to achieve their philanthropic goals.

Churchwarden Chris Yeomans is grateful to all the parishioners and many other people in who have given so generously to the church’s Say Yes! to Kids campaigns. “Most of all we are grateful to the Anglican Foundation of Canada for launching this innovative program that is having such a transformational impact on youth here at home but across Canada as well.”  

“Two thirds of the Say Yes! to Kids teams reached or surpassed their goals,” says Michelle Hauser, Development and Communications Officer for AFC, “and the remaining third achieved between 50% and 80% of their targets.“ Hauser says each team received a $1,000 AFC Angel Donor match thanks to this year’s $25,000 matching sponsor.

“With these gifts comes our deepest gratitude for your ministry as a Chancellor, as a mentor for new Chancellors, as a wise confidante of Primates and Bishops, and a gentle hand at the tiller of navigating the needs of many General Synod gatherings. We pray that your well-earned retirement will be filled with time to read, rest, and enjoy your West Coast Island home in good health. Thank you from the Anglican Church of Canada.”

“We are tremendously grateful for the support of the Anglican Foundation of Canada,” says The Ven. Cathy Laskey, Episcopal Archdeacon. “By investing in our churches—so that our buildings are safe, accessible, and welcoming—and by driving innovation with their special focus on children and youth through the Say Yes! to Kids program, AFC is not just a dependable partner in ministry, but a visionary one as well.”

“We are very fortunate to have a compassionate partner like Burgundy to boost our support for this year’s Say Yes! to Kids campaign,” says Dr. Scott Brubacher, Executive Director, AFC. “Burgundy has a history of support for AFC through both the SYTK campaign and the Kids Helping Kids Fund. This donation is yet another example of their generosity and commitment to helping young people reach their full potential.”

Delegates were reminded as well about the importance of a well-managed foundation as a critical part of the financial and philanthropic ecosystem of every denomination. “The legacy that we have inherited, this sacred trust, is meant to benefit the church in the present, but it is also intended to stand the test of time to support future generations of Canadian Anglicans.”

“We have also been influenced,” said Dr. Brubacher, Executive Director, AFC, “by the writings Hildegard of Bingen who broadened the understanding of ‘viriditas,’ from the Latin word for green, to include this creative and regenerative divine activity, in which we as Christians are invited to partake. It’s both an age-old message, and an urgent message for the church today.”