Winners of the 2026 Tbaytel for Good Community Fund

We’re thrilled to wrap up our latest Tbaytel For Good Community Fund by awarding a total of $30,000 to three incredible organizations across our region on Friday, June 19, 2026. This year, we received a record-breaking 75 submissions! From this inspiring pool of applicants, a diverse panel of community judges selected the winners, scoring each entry based on the "Selection & Judging Criteria" outlined in the "Funding Eligibility Criteria & Submission Guidelines." We can’t wait to see how these well-deserved grants help bring these vital community projects to life.

Thunder Bay Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 561

Cold-Water Rescue Equipment & Emergency Medical Response Kits - $10,000

This project seeks funding to purchase critical cold-water exposure suits and marine emergency medical response kits for its volunteers. The new gear will directly enhance both responder safety and public safety by allowing crews to operate longer in harsh conditions and provide immediate, life-saving care on the water.

Dryden Warmth Project

Warmth Project - $10,000

Operating as a year-round drop-in center for vulnerable and unhoused populations, this initiative provides a safe, dignified space with access to essential amenities and wraparound community resources. Funding will be used to supply healthy food and snacks, addressing immediate hunger while fostering long-term physical well-being and social connection.

Lakehead Public Schools

All Terrain Wheelchair Initiative - $10,000

This initiative aims to purchase a specialized all-terrain wheelchair for the Kingfisher Outdoor Education Centre to remove accessibility barriers for students with mobility challenges. By ensuring all students can navigate trails and participate in land-based learning alongside their peers, the project promotes total inclusion and independence for the upcoming school year.

Our Tbaytel for Good Community Fund 2026 Judge’s Panel

  • Dayna Pupeza - Coordinator, Children’s Centre Foundation
  • Kelly Gallagher - Treasurer, DEK Foundation
  • Erin Moir - Co-Executive Director, Eco Superior
  • Paul Burke - Sport & Community Development Supervisor, City of Thunder Bay
  • Breanna Bruce - Student Trustee, Lakehead Public Schools
  • Agnes Notarbartolo - Manager of Communication and Brand, Tbaytel
  • Justin Marrello - Strategy Analyst, Tbaytel
  • Kendra Tocheri - Financial Officer, Superior Strategies
  • Mary Anne Commuzzi - Retired Executive Director, George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation
  • April Mercier - Office Manager, RFDA
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How does it work?

1

Dream up a project that would benefit your community

2

Record a video (max. 60 seconds) that describes your project

3

Complete the online application and submit your video by 4:00 pm EST on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

4

Wait for the Tbaytel for Good judging panel to announce the winners on June 19th, 2026

Applications

STATUS: Closed
Past Winners

Past Winners

See all the great things our community has done with its funding.

View Past Winners

Need more information?

Send your questions to [email protected]

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