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Conexus Kindness Venture Capital Fund Voting

Aug 11, 2020 | 11:58 AM

In June Conexus Credit Union launched the Conexus Kindness Capital Fund, recognizing acts of kindness from across the province. There is now something extra we’ve added helping us celebrate all of the extraordinary acts of kindness even further.

The Conexus Kindness Capital Fund received so many nominations – 208 to be exact – that we decided to re-invest more with the introduction of People’s Choice. We have chosen eight finalists from across the province and we’re calling on you, Saskatchewan residents, to vote for two more individuals or businesses to receive $5,000.

Voting will open up later today at kindnesscapital.ca and run until Tuesday, August 18. Each voter is eligible to select one People’s Choice finalist to win. Winners will be announced later this month.

People’s Choice Finalists:

Dalton Duzan//Moose Jaw, SK

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As someone that is always looking for ways to give back, it was no surprise when Dalton, owner of Duzan Construction,stepped up to support his community in response to COVID-19. When the Moose Jaw Shrine Club had to cancel their annual Children’s Festival, Dalton stepped up to help organize an innovative and interactive online forma tconsisting of four shows over four weekends. The new format had over 7,000 views and Dalton didn’t stop there. He also organized a gift card giveaway from local businesses on Facebook for frontline workers.

Blend Restaurant and Bar//North Battleford, SK

With COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Boys and Girls Club of The Battlefords was forced to stop all programming. With so many that rely on them as an essential service, they continued to offer a Pandemic Support Service, but relied on their community for donations. Robin Petersen, owner of Blend Restaurant and Bar quickly stepped up. He started an Easter Supper fundraiser, cooking and selling Easter dinners for seniors, people not able to leavetheir home, group homes, and Elders,for pick up or delivery with all proceeds going to the Boys and Girls club of The Battlefords. Since then he has also donated meals for the youth and families.

Springer Construction//Moosomin, SK

During the uncertainty of COVID-19, Jason, owner of Springer Construction and his son Dawson did the only thing they know how to do, give! The Springer family’s grandpa had been in hospital and long-term care, and to show their appreciation for all of their hard work, they offered a free car wash to all health care workers in the care home and hospital.

Roberta Curtis // Bethune, SK

At a time when fear and panic could have driven Robbie into seclusion, with an immune compromised daughter at home, she chose to think of others. Robbie runs the local Palliser Regional Library and in these last few months, she has gone above and beyond her role description, personally delivering library books to her members who rely on her for recommendations for their books. The joy and distraction of written words, especially during such uncertain times, was something Robbie knew she could deliver. Her selflessness and kindness has been an inspiration for her community.

WOW Factor Media // Saskatoon, SK

WOW Factor Media has been doing everything they can to help support and boost sales for Saskatchewan businesses, by starting a Facebook page called ‘No Business Left Behind’. This allowed all local businesses to post about how they were doing business with their doors closed, specials they might be having and also offered free marketing advice to any local businesses that were in need. WOW Factor Media was also a key player in an initiative called “Ding Dong Ditch Day” that encouraged people to buy a gift card from a local store, ditch it at someone’s door and run away.

The Family Place // Weyburn, SK

When school lunch programs stopped due to school closures, The Family Place quickly realized the vast need for this service in their community. With the help of the Salvation Army they started making lunches for school aged children, and every Tuesday and Thursday they would make lunches for pickup and delivery. Since starting this initiative they have received an immense amount of support from their community,providing donations so they can continue providing lunches.

Regina Kindness Rocks // Regina, SK

Tiffany created the Regina Kindness Rocks project as a way to share messages of goodwill throughout Regina. Recognizing that sometimes a simple message is all it takes to brighten someone’s day,she would hide hand-painted rocks throughout the community and deliver them to hospitals with messages specifically for the nurses and for the guards on duty at the entrances. She has even gone one step farther by creating multiple trading posts throughout the city for people to donate food, books, toys and much more. Tiffany is someone who always has the best interest of others at heart and this project has been her way of giving back through a creative outlet

Tapestry Yoga // Prince Albert, SK

Tapestry Yoga is well known for being active in their community and giving back. Throughout COVID-19 this didn’t change. Itorganized a two-prize giveaway for nurses week which consisted of yoga props and classes, donated 45 self-care bags, consisting of tea, honey, peanut butter, cards, a pen and notepad, to Elders in the community through the Community Cares Kitchen, and for every “Bliss” yoga pass sold,a complimentary one was given to grocery store employees, nurses, and 911 dispatch workers.