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Making an Impact in our Community
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!
Join Our Board of Directors
The 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!
$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.
The Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes Launches The 2023 School Canopy Fundraising Campaign
The 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.
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes encourages applications to the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund
From 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.
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes participates in the distribution of the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould has announced that Community Foundations of Canada alongside Canadian Red Cross, and United Way Centraide Canada have been selected to distribute funding to help a broad and diverse range of charities, nonprofits and Indigenous Governing Bodies adapt and modernize, so they can support pandemic recovery in communities across Canada.
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is proud to introduce New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Dillon-Schalk as Executive Director, starting January 10, 2023. “The Board is very excited to welcome Laurie to our Community Foundation.” said Mike Bellamy, President of the Board of the Community Foundation. “Laurie brings a wealth of experience from both the private & non-profit sectors that will be of tremendous benefit to the Community Foundation, here in Kawartha Lakes.”
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.