It is a gift that is going to impact Dauphin and the surrounding area for many years to come.
Upon his passing, Peter Sklepowich gave an over 507 thousand dollar donation to the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
Since then, a grow project on his land netted another donation of over 76 thousand.
When the land was sold, the foundation received a further 325 thousand.
This past week, a final cheque of $29,000 from the closure of the estate was presented, bringing the final total of Peter's gift to just over 900 thousand dollars.
Foundation Executive Director Kit Daley was blown away by the generousity.
"One of the reasons why he chose DDCF in his estate planning is that he liked that his donation would never be touched, but his donation could grow and continue to give back forever. As his gift grows, so does the amount that it provides for granting. For anyone who loves their community, what a perfect way to ensure support for projects that improve life for residents."
The Peter Sklepowich Memorial Fund has been created with those funds.
