The Britton’s
“Jessica never spoke a word, but through this fund, she has a voice.”
-Carisa & Neville Britton
Building a legacy of love When Jessica Carisa Britton was born on February 11, 2019, she brought boundless love into the world —and into the hearts of her parents. Though she lived only a few hours, Jessica made a profound impact on her family that continues to ripple outward. After her passing, the Britton family created the Jessica Carisa Britton Fund at ECF to honour her memory. Through this fund, Jessica’s legacy lives on in a world she never got to know — one rooted in compassion, empathy, and care for others.
Fringe Theatre
“With ECF’s kaleidoscope of support, we’ve grown our endowments – these essential investments help ensure Fringe Theatre remains in service to the creative community for years to come.”
-Megan Dart, Executive Director, Fringe Theatre
Creating sustainability Our Endowment Sustainability Program (ESP) has helped 144 local charities build long-term financial resilience since launching in 2013. Of those, 110 organizations now hold at least one endowment fund at ECF — including 28 that started their funds after completing the program. This includes Fringe Theatre Adventures, which works year-round to support local artists and produce innovative performances. To build long-term financial stability, the organization joined ESP in 2022. Through hands- on training and strategic guidance, Fringe Theatre Adventures has developed a stronger approach to endowment building and legacy giving — ensuring its creative impact can continue for generations.
