Community Fund Fenelon Falls

Providing opportunities for donors to contribute to local charitable activities in the Fenelon Falls through the provision of funds and grants to charities providing programs and services.

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Community Fund Fenelon Falls

The Purpose

Known as the “Jewel of the Kawarthas”, Fenelon Falls is an inclusive and supportive community.

The Community Fund Fenelon Falls (CFFF) was established to build the Fenelon Falls community in new and innovative ways, help people and create meaningful and lasting change. Responding to calls from residents, cottagers and visitors, the CFFF provides unique opportunities to address the specific needs of the community and people which are currently going unmet or not being adequately funded.

The fund also proudly continues to support horticultural and beautification initiatives previously connected to the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society. These efforts contribute to the natural beauty, environmental stewardship, and community pride that make Fenelon Falls a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

Our Projects

Juniper Park: Fenelon Falls Environmental Park

Nestled beside Langton Public School, Juniper Park spans 2.5 acres of dedicated green space in the heart of Fenelon Falls. This revitalization project is transforming the park into an inclusive, accessible, and environmentally conscious community space. Planned enhancements include accessible walking paths, a variety of seating areas, sensory-friendly features, and nature-based play zones — all thoughtfully designed to preserve and celebrate the natural environment.

We’re currently raising $75,000 to further enhance the park with additional shade structures and creative play equipment that will benefit the entire community — especially seniors, children and families. Your support will help ensure that Juniper Park remains a welcoming and vibrant space for generations to come.

Pride Crosswalk

The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce has worked closely with the City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) to develop a policy for coloured painted crosswalks. Now approved as a policy with the CKL, the very first painted crosswalk is proposed for Fenelon Falls. The highly visible Pride crosswalk will celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community and will be featured at the busiest pedestrian crosswalk in Fenelon Falls, the corner of May and Water Streets. This initiative has garnered much community support and is in its final fundraising stages.

Downtown Sculpture Exhibition 2025

The Fenelon Arts Committee is has been fundraising for the second seasonal public art initiative: The Downtown Sculpture Exhibition 2025. This project features a collection of six sculptures mounted on limestone base rocks in the garden planters along Colborne Street. A jury of local arts and cultural leaders and business leaders will be appointed by the FAC to select the works. The call for submissions was live on the FAC website with a deadline of Friday, March 21, 2025.

Beautification

To support development, maintenance and upgrading of horticultural installations within and surrounding Fenelon Falls, supporting projects on public property, Trent -Severn property, museum, fairgrounds, etc.

Community

To offer programs that promote quality of life, accessible gardening and horticulture therapy; celebrating beautiful gardens within the community through recognition of great gardens, created by private landowners and by businesses and churches.

Education

To support programs within the schools, provide speakers, workshops and seminars for members of community; develop signage to support existing gardening projects such as identification of plants; support individuals to increase their knowledge through programs such as the Master Gardener program

Environmental Preservation & Restoration

To work with Kawartha Conservation, Trent-Severn Waterway, and Kawartha Lakes to restore overgrown areas and preserve natural areas. Support private landowners by providing resources to help preserve natural areas or return developed areas to natural spaces.

Youth

To support programs at the Public and High Schools that focus on horticulture and the environment, offering child focused horticulture projects at community events

Continuing a Legacy of Community Beautification

For many years, horticultural initiatives and volunteer-led beautification efforts have played an important role in shaping the character of Fenelon Falls. From gardens and planters to public spaces and seasonal enhancements, these projects have helped create a welcoming and vibrant community environment.

Today, the Fenelon Falls Community Fund is proud to continue supporting these efforts as part of its broader commitment to community development and local impact.

The Kawartha Community Foundation and the Fenelon Community Fund are working hand-in-hand to invest in local priorities, uplift community well-being, and build a bright future for Fenelon Falls. Together, we’re supporting the projects, people, and places that make this community truly exceptional.

Social Links: Fenelon Falls Facebook | communityfundfenelon@gmail.com

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Leadership

Committee Members: Chris Handley, Jim Armstrong, Drew Leeder, Glen Wright, Alex Tan, Chris Appleton

To ensure the continued growth of the community, the CFFF seeks to create partnerships with community and business leaders and professional partners to foster synergy, collaboration, communication and innovation. If the CFFF has not been in touch as yet, please email us at communityfundfenelon@gmail.com.

Supporters

The Community Fund Fenelon Falls community has a keen interest to support their local events, activities, community improvement initiatives and infrastructure improvements project and funds. Everyone has a role to play. By starting a fund, creating a legacy or being part of a project, donors lay the groundwork for creating a permanent legacy to charity, while making a difference in what matter to them.

CFFF looks to work with donors to maximize their gifts and identifying a fund that best meets their charitable objectives, using the Foundation’s five strategic pillars.

Your donation and support to building Fenelon Falls is greatly appreciated.

Projects

Learn more about some of our partner projects:
Sculpture Project, Fenelon Arts Committee
The Grove Theatre

Interested in starting a fund or project? Reach out to communityfundfenelon@gmail.com and tell us about it. We are always happy to hear from our community to find ways to give back.

The CFFF is aware of the many opportunities in Fenelon Falls and will work with donors to identify appropriate funds that make a difference in areas that matter to them in our community.