2nd Annual Hopes & Dreams Gala
March 13th 2026 at the Conexus Art Centre
Additional event information: Hopes & Dreams Gala — North Central Family Centre
“Growing Strong Where We Belong”
Empowering Our Community Through Your Support
For over two decades, the North Central Family Centre (NCFC) has been a cornerstone in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood, fostering deep trust and understanding with local families and youth. Our commitment is to provide a safe, welcoming space for after-school activities, meals, employment readiness, and support to families facing inadequate housing. In 2024, we ventured into the future with an ambitious vision to support initiatives to improve housing and access to services in the neighbourhood. We invite you to join us in pursuing our transformative change for families and youth by contributing to NCFC’s Hopes & Dreams Fundraising.
Why “Hopes & Dreams”?
NCFC’s Hopes & Dreams Fundraising is a pivotal step in NCFC’s evolution, as our combined efforts to raise funds for both capital for facility enhancements and operating expense to significantly enhance north central facilities and services. Fundraising in 2024 contributed to tenant amenities at Orange Buffalo Lodge not covered by government grants such as air conditioning for the suites, and common shared spaces for the residents to enjoy throughout the lodge. When the Lodge opens in 2026 a Donor Recognition Wall with recognize the community investment in this building to allow for the tenants to live with dignity.
Funds raised in 2025 were used to help cover costs associated with the project as well as for operation of the Centre. 2026 fundraising will be for both capital investment in the Community Hub, to develop a reserve for eventual refurbishment of the existing Centre, as well as operational funds as part of sustainability initiatives by NCFC.
NCFC’s Hopes & Dreams Fundraising also serves the broader community because it requires reaching out to the community at large and results in community awareness, education, and connection between those in need and those who can give. Fundraising events and solicitation of sponsorships and donations from the greater community builds awareness and enables NCFC to offer more comprehensive support and create lasting change in our community into the future.
Why Your Support Matters:
Building the Orange Buffalo Lodge and the Community Hub:
Starting with NCFC’s vision for a new affordable residence in the north central
neighbourhood in 2023, NCFC obtained grant funding through the City of Regina and the Province of Saskatchewan to start the construction of a 30 affordable housing units. Due to funding challenges, the City of Regina will complete construction of Orange Buffalo Lodge in mid 2026.
NCFC is proud of its role with the support of the community to establish this project in the North Central neighbourhood. NCFC appreciates the city’s commitment to
complete the project; however, this did require that ownership of the site be
transferred to the city. In return, the City commits to retaining the name, Orange Buffalo Lodge and the purpose of the building, and a community organization(s) involved in affordable housing property management will be selected to become the operator for the affordable suites. NCFC retains the opportunity to develop plans for the operation of the Community Hub.
Revitalizing Our Space:
Part of the vision for transformation is to update and refurbish our current
facility into a dedicated Youth and Family Centre, focusing on nurturing potential and fostering resilience.
Creating a Sustainable Community Based Organization:
Many non-profit organizations provide vital services in our community to those less fortunate. Some of these organizations are more established, have provincial or national affiliations, and are larger in scale to ensure sustainability. Larger organizations have the capacity for more ambitious programming, including fundraising staff and more secure government contracts for program delivery. Others, like NCFC, are grassroots and struggle more to grow to a size required to be more sustainable.
To thrive, any organization needs base funding to pay for leadership salaries, staff salaries, its facility and general expenses like utilities. NCFC relies on the support of the community to be sustainable as it searches for and develops new and more stable sources of revenue. Additionally, NCFC is an advocate to align with others in the community, to share resources and find better ways to collaborate for better outcomes for the kids and families they serve. NCFC believes the future lies in partnership, collaboration, new approaches, and social enterprise.
The NCFC Hopes & Dreams Fundraising includes reaching out to the greater community, sharing the story of the needs of many families and how we can give a hand up on a path to a more productive life. Hopes & Dreams builds a connection with the rest of the community.
How You Can Help Support NCFC and the Vision
Join us in making this vision a reality. Every contribution, big or small, helps us move closer to achieving our collective dreams. Here’s how you can participate:
- Donate: Every dollar counts! Donate today and become a part of our community’s growth.
- Volunteer: Give the gift of your time. Our volunteers are the backbone of our efforts and make a real difference.
- Spread the Word: Help us reach more people with our message. Share our story and the “Hopes & Dreams” campaign with friends, family, and colleagues.
Donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly towards building a brighter future for North Central Regina.
Together, we can build a future filled with hope and prosperity. Support the “NCFC Hopes & Dreams Fundraising” and be a part of something truly transformational.
Saskatchewan Community Foundation: As a Partner, NCFC has established in partnership with Saskatchewan Community Foundation and has two funds, the Hopes and Dreams Fund to make this vision a reality, and the NCFC Legacy Fund to support long-term program development, delivery and sustainability.
More information on SCF can be found here: sscf.ca.
Donate by Cheque: All cheques must be made payable to ‘Hopes & Dreams Fund’. Donations by cheque can be sent to: North Central Family Centre 2931 5th Avenue Regina, SK S4T 0L4
Online Donations: You can make online donations to the Hopes & Dreams Fund at www.ncfc.ca/donate Scan this QR code to go directly to the page:
E-Transfer Donations: We now accept e-transfers for donations of $25,000 or less. To send donations via e-transfer, please send to finance@sscf.ca. Your donation tax receipt will be sent to the information provided in the e-transfer memo. Saskatchewan Community Foundation is set up for automatic deposit, and no security question will be required. It is essential to add a memo/note including the donor’s name, phone number, email address, and the fund being donated to before sending the e-transfer.
Major Donations, Naming Rights and Sponsorship: Perhaps you are an individual, foundation or business interested in a major donation, or the opportunities for naming rights and sponsorships. Learn more about the Hopes and Dreams Fund, the work of NCFC, the journey to long term sustainability as a social enterprise, and the vision for an inclusive community, by contacting us for more information, to meet, or to visit the centre: Kim Wenger, Executive Director, NCFC: executive.director@ncfc.ca | 306 201 5671 or Doug McNair, Hopes and Dreams Chair, NCFC Volunteer: doug@mcnair.ca | 306 537 6223
Gifts for Legacy Fund for Long-Term Sustainability: Do you have unique ways to give or are you interested in a legacy gift? We can assist with gifts including property, inheritances, stocks, shares, mutual funds, RRSPs, and more. NCFC can work with you and the Saskatchewan Community Foundation to help you find out how. Learn more about the NCFC Legacy Fund and give a gift of long-term annual returns to fund programs and operations by contacting us for more information, to meet, or to visit the centre: Kim Wenger, Executive Director at executive.director@ncfc.ca or 306 201 5671 or Doug McNair, Hopes and Dreams Chair, NCFC Volunteer: doug@mcnair.ca | 306 537 6223