We are pleased to welcome Carissa Ferguson to the team as the new Office & Grants Administrator. With a strong background in nonprofit administration, grant management, and stakeholder engagement, Carissa brings a wealth of experience that aligns with the Foundation’s mission to foster lasting community impact through strategic philanthropy and accessible grant making.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of the recent ice storm that swept through the region, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL), Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, and Kawartha Lakes Food Source are working closely together to assess community needs and provide essential support to residents during recovery.
Read MoreWhether it’s an ice storm, wildfire, flood, or other emergency, the need for rapid and compassionate support continues to grow. The new Emergency Response and Recovery Fund addresses urgent needs like food, shelter and medical supplies—while also supporting long-term recovery, all in collaboration with frontline organizations.
Read MoreWe are seeking an Office & Grants Administrator to support our expanding operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, this professional will be responsible for office administration, managing grant programs, and light financial duties.
Read MoreThe Foundation is pleased to welcome Brandon Hammell, partner at Turner Moore, Chartered Professional Accountants, to our board. Brandon brings a wealth of professional expertise in financial services that will help guide the Foundation’s growth and impact.
Read MoreVital Signs is Canada’s most extensive community-driven data program. In 2025, we are bringing this data research programme to the Kawartha Lakes to support evidence-based, locally-relevant solutions to improve the quality of life at the community level.
Read MoreIf you are in a position to do so, please donate your $200 Ontario rebate to a charity of YOUR choice.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to welcome Justin Broomfield to our board of directors! With a robust background in both non-profit sectors and legal expertise, Justin is poised to make significant contributions to our organization.
Read MoreAdvocate Publisher Roderick Benns recently caught up with Laurie Dillon-Schalk, executive director of Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. The foundation has been making its presence felt in many ways across the city with multiple funds and initiatives that are improving the quality of life for local residents.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes in partnership with Trent University is pleased to introduce the Nonprofit Management Essentials (NME) micro-credential program, a timely initiative designed to equip nonprofit professionals with critical management skills. This program is being launched in response to the evolving needs of the nonprofit sector, aiming to provide professionals with the tools necessary to navigate and lead in an increasingly complex environment.
Read MoreOur annual review chronicles our journey in 2023 and highlights our future initiatives underway in 2024. Our achievements would not be possible without the unwavering support of our donors, collaborators, and benefactors. We encourage you to contribute to our mission by giving where you live and considering the impact of your charitable donations or legacies.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to learn of the Grove Theatre’s new LIGHT UP THE GROVE Campaign!
With The Grove Theatre’s rapid expansion, the need for permanent light and sound equipment has become crucial. For a donation of $1,500, a beautiful light engraved with your name or dedication will be permanently installed on the path.
Thank you for helping us LIGHT UP THE GROVE!
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is seeking new members to complement our Board of Directors.
If you offer diverse perspectives and life experiences, together with a passion for making our community a place where everyone can thrive, we want to hear from you!
Read MoreToday, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is pleased to announce $302,000 in funding to support seven community services in Kawartha Lakes through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million by the Government of Canada to help community service organizations including charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing bodies adapt, modernize and be better equipped to improve the efficacy, accessibility and sustainability of the community services that they provide through the pandemic recovery and beyond.
Read MoreThree local philanthropists, Chris
Handley, Mike Perry, and Phong Tan have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to
ensuring access to quality education by establishing awards and scholarships for local
elementary and high school students pursuing a post secondary education. These generous
gifts have been made possible through their Family Legacy Funds, established in collaboration
with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.
Read MoreIn the Anishinaabemowin language, ode’miin means “strawberry”. It is the heart berry.
The Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge invites the community to gather with us on Saturday June 17 at 11 am outside at 50 Canal Street in Bobcaygeon (by the FLO Charging Station) for ‘Strawberries and the Mishkodeh’.
Read MoreOmemee Community Leaders have come together to establish the area’s first community advised fund to help mobilize private or corporate donations, attract legacy gifts or endowments for granting to initiatives and charities specific to the Omemee area. All donations, which are eligible for tax receipting, will have a direct and lasting impact in Omemee.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announces the final act of the Bobcaygeon & Area COVID-19 Relief Fund (BACRF). Launched in March 2020 in response to the pandemic’s impact on Bobcaygeon, this significant fund raised much needed financial and in-kind support for local healthcare workers, Bobcaygeon’s three senior care homes, their residents and staff, as well as local families and individuals during a difficult and unpredictable time.
Read MoreThe Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes (CPKL) is launching its 2023 Campaign in commemoration of Earth Day, raising $30,000 to create and rejuvenate the urban canopy at schools and public spaces in Kawartha Lakes. The tree planting program will start at St. Thomas Aquinas and I.E. Weldon Secondary Schools in Lindsay, followed by Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain. This is an environmental initiative aimed to empower youth to care for the future of our green space by planting trees and protecting the environment within Kawartha Lakes for generations to come.
Read MoreFrom the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies and registered charities have shown stamina and creativity in their response to the many challenging needs of their communities. With the assistance from the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, the Community Services Recovery Fund responds to what is needed right here, right now to adapt to the long-term impacts of the pandemic.
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