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Making an Impact in our Community
New Linden Mackey Legacy Fund celebrates outstanding community leadership
The Linden Mackey Legacy Fund has been created to celebrate and continue the extraordinary spirit of community leadership embodied by Linden Mackey. “Linden meant so much to many of us and we wanted to recognize how much our community meant to Linden. We hope that this fund and award will keep Linden's love for people in our community strong for the years ahead,” says Ted Hill, representing friends of Linden.
Announcing the Emergency Response and Recovery Fund
Whether 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.
Ready to Support Kawartha Lakes in Wake of Ice Storm
In 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.
Open Letter to Residents of Kawartha Lakes
If you are in a position to do so, please donate your $200 Ontario rebate to a charity of YOUR choice.
Light up the Grove
We 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!
$302,000 in Funds Delivered Through Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund
Today, 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.
Deserving Local Students Receive Generous Family Legacy Scholarship Awards
Three 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.
Omemee Community Leaders Launch A Community Advised Fund
Omemee 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.
Strawberries and the Mishkodeh
In 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’.
Much Good has come from the Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund
The 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.