Strong follow-through from leadership donors signals growing support for Anne  Germond Legacy Fund

The Diocese of Algoma is celebrating an extraordinary outpouring of generosity following the inaugural Bishop’s Dinner on May 9. The event itself raised just over $25,000 for the newly launched Anne Germond Legacy Fund (AGLF)—but the momentum didn’t stop there.

“In the weeks following the dinner, two additional donors stepped forward with leadership gifts totaling app. $57,000,” explains Jennifer Baron, Algoma’s Chief Financial Officer. “These contributions bring the total raised during the AGLF launch season to more than $82,000, with the fund currently sitting at $1,118,184.00 overall.”

“This kind of response is deeply encouraging,” said Archbishop Anne Germond. “It affirms our shared vision for the future of episcopal ministry in Algoma. The generosity we’ve seen—both at the dinner and since—gives us great momentum as we begin connecting with deaneries across the diocese for similar events. I’m truly excited about what’s ahead.”

In the coming months, the AGLF Committee will be developing an event plan and marketing resources that any deanery organizing committee can adopt. While these events will be locally led and unique to each region, they will benefit from the shared learnings and infrastructure of the launch event, fostering collaboration and consistency across the diocese.

Anyone interested in learning more about how to bring an AGLF event to their deanery is invited to contact the Diocesan Communications Office at communications@dioceseofalgoma.com.

To make a one-time gift or pledge to the Anne Germond Legacy Fund, visit www.anneslegacyfund.ca/donate or reach out to Jennifer Baron at jennifer.baron@dioceseofalgoma.com.