Rivers and Area Community Foundation

**History** Rivers and Area Community Foundation was formed in 2008 as a direct result of a large bequeath from Bernard Goekoop, who farmed near Rivers his entire life. His will stipulated that his money be left to the Rivers and Area Community Foundation. If that did not exist, then it was to go to the Brandon Area Community Foundation. There were four initial directors who saw the need to start the Rivers Foundation – Wayne Wareham, Al Morken, Donna Morken and Brian Carlisle. From these four, the Rivers and Area Community Foundation became a reality with the addition of 8 more directors.