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The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Gault as Chair of the Board for the Foundation effective April 1st, 2022. Robin Greig, current Chair of the Board will continue as Past Chair of the board of directors.

Quote by Robin Greig, outgoing Chair of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “It was a real pleasure serving as the Board Chair for the Yellowknife Community Foundation. It was a fulfilling journey, and I would like the thank the Board for their support over the past several years. Congratulations to Laurie Gault in her new role as Board Chair. I look forward to working with Laurie and the Board for the foreseeable future.”

Quote by the Laurie Gault, new Chair of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “It is a privilege to take on the role of Board Chair in the footsteps of a strong legacy of leadership. I am grateful for the continued generosity and support of our donors and the trust that they have put in us. Working with our board, staff, and previous leadership, I look forward to continuing a strong program of granting and partnering to meet the needs of an inclusive and diverse community.”

YKCF and its Board of Directors would like to thank and formally acknowledge the contribution Robin Greig has made to the development and growth of the Foundation since he joined in 2017.

The Yellowknife Community Foundation was formed in 1993 to provide interested individuals and organizations with a means of supporting projects in our community for the enduring future.  The Foundation is not singularly dedicated to any specific area of support. It embodies a simple concept – that people working together can make a difference.

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