Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta opens new Medicine Hat office
The nonprofit relocated after more than 30 years to address accessibility concerns at its former location.
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new office at 103-579 3rd St. S.E. in Medicine Hat, moving from the Professional Building where it had operated with Pritchard and Company for more than 30 years.
Executive director Niki Gray said accessibility issues at the old space prompted the foundation's board to form a subcommittee to explore relocating without significantly raising administrative costs. The new site, in the Hall Block downtown heritage building, met that need while keeping the foundation in a historic downtown property tied to founder John Ignatius.
The new office includes a boardroom and additional private spaces for meetings with donors, volunteers and staff, along with heritage storyboards highlighting the organization's history. The opening event featured speeches, tours, cake and a draw for downtown Medicine Hat gift cards, and recognized donors who supported the move.
Gray said the foundation will continue focusing on connecting donors with philanthropic causes and maintaining its impact across southeastern Alberta from the more accessible, welcoming space.
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