Canmore Legacy
A long-term community funding stream for the Canmore Hospital Foundation built from everyday electricity and natural gas use.
Canmore Legacy is designed to complement traditional fundraising by redirecting a portion of everyday utility value into ongoing support for the institutions and programs Canmore relies on.
Designed to last for decades. Built to scale with participation. Structured for transparency.
At a glance
- Anchor purpose: Canmore Hospital Foundation funding stream
- Funding approach: keep a portion of everyday utility value working locally
- Designed to expand: additional community partners over time
- Accountability: published reporting and clear allocation rules
A quieter kind of community fundraising
For essential services, community fundraising is often the normal path -- and it matters. Canmore Legacy adds another option: a model designed to operate steadily in the background, year after year.
Participation does not replace events, volunteers, or giving. It simply adds a repeatable funding stream linked to everyday utility use -- helping turn ongoing activity into ongoing support.
What this is (plain language)
A long-term community funding model connected to everyday electricity and natural gas use, designed to support the Canmore Hospital Foundation first and expand over time through a clear community partner structure.
What changes -- and what does not
What does not change
- People still use electricity and natural gas as they always have
- Utility service remains professional and regulated
- Participation is optional, and traditional fundraising still matters
What changes
- When people choose to participate, some of the value is kept for community benefit
- Support becomes ongoing and repeatable instead of starting over each campaign
- Impact grows as participation grows
Where the impact starts
The anchor purpose of Canmore Legacy is support for the Canmore Hospital Foundation. This creates a steady stream that can help with equipment and infrastructure needs that improve patient care in our region.
Built to expand over time
Over time, Canmore Legacy is designed to support additional community priorities through a clear partner structure and transparent allocation.
- Community programs and local initiatives
- Partner organizations that meet defined requirements
- Long-term projects with measurable community benefit
Clear reporting and accountability
Any model that moves money should be explainable and verifiable. Canmore Legacy is structured around published reporting -- showing what is generated, where it goes, and how roles are separated.