As a grassroots organization, our Mission is simple: To engage and empower community spirit in working together for safer, healthier and happier communities. 

Vision

As the organizing host of the SNAP Fitness Corporate Adventure Challenge, the Challenge Foundation is committed to making a real difference. One of our founding philosophies is that we truly believe many hands do indeed make light work. It is this spirit of co-operation and commitment that is the foundation for what we do. Our motto "Rise To The Challenge!" is our invitation to others to join us and help make a difference.

People young and old want to give back. They want to donate to a worthy cause and make a difference. Unfortunately, more and more people are reluctantly changing their minds or are now hesitating. Why? Because of their concerns about exactly where the money is going and just how much of their donation(s) is actually reaching its' intended recipients. Perhaps the biggest concern of donors is the amount of money being spent on salaries and administrative costs.

Our research into the motivation of why people and organizations give to charity discovered two unique things. First, both individuals and companies expressed concern that they wanted to see more of an impact on their local communities. A change or improvement within the geographical area they live and work. Secondly, there was an overwhelming desire to see more of an effort put into the planning and types of fund raising activities and events. People want to see new, creative ideas and not the same event or fund raiser they have always participated in year after year.

With these two key factors we set out to create something completely different. Something fun and challenging. Something that had never been done before. Something that everyone in the community could get involved in and feel part of.  With that was the launch of The Corporate Adventure Challenge.

The Foundation

Locally
The focus of giving for the Challenge Foundation is on supporting smaller, locally-based charitable organizations and non-profits. So often, these organizations go unnoticed. Yet, the work they do often has more of an impact on our daily lives. These are the programs that you never hear about simply because they cannot afford expensive advertising campaigns. Our goal is to help support local charitable initiatives and non-profit projects and, ultimately aid them in achieving their respective missions.

Internationally
In 2013 The Challenge Foundation will begin work on their International Giving program. Rather than simply raise money and give it to third party organizations, our goal is to not only make a difference, but actually see it. Our efforts will go toward two programs. First, we will be raising money to help re-build schools in areas hit hard by natural disasters starting with Haiti. Our second international initiative will go towards raising money for the purchase of water filtration systems in support of the organization Global Medics.

Donate

If you would like to make a Donation to The Challenge Family & Community Foundation you can do so by mailing a cheque to our office or make a donation at any branch of TD Canada Trust. In addition, donations can also be made online at CanadaHelps.org.

For more information about The Challenge Foundation we invite you to visit our website at www.challengefoundation.ca or email us at info@challengefoundation.ca.

Proud Member Of