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A Place Called Home receives $7,500 from Wright Family Fund
By Lindsay Advocate September 5, 2022
A Place Called Home in Lindsay received a significant donation of $7,500 from the Wright Family Fund that is administered by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. Since its establishment, the Wright Family Fund has supported The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls, the Summit Wellness Centre in Coboconk, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes Opportunities Fund among others with generous gifts aimed at improving the communities of Kawartha Lakes.
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes seeks to hire a dynamic Executive Director to grow its operations
Now poised for continued and sustainable growth, the Foundation Board is seeking to hire an Executive Director who is both creative and passionate. As a keen team player, this new leader will develop strong partnerships of purpose by connecting people, projects and philanthropy. This opportunity will offer not only a tremendous career but will present an amazing experience in community philanthropy.
Opportunities Coming for Leadership by Local Young People - New Fund Will Cover Costs of Training and Even Missed Wages
Young local youth will have more opportunities to develop their skills and confidence for leadership thanks to the new Rural Youth Leadership Fund being hosted by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.
Kawartha Conservation and Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes Partnership Launched
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes and the Kawartha Conservation Foundation have partnered to help promote important projects across the watershed as well as introduce new audiences to the great work each organization provides.
Hiring Opportunity (CLOSED) - Community Foundation Kawartha Lakes
We are poised to recruit two digital interns to work with us until March 31, 2022. The Digital Skills for Youth Internship Program offered by Pinnguaq Association is designed to assist under 30 university/college graduates to gain valuable working experience while training in all things digital.