Mar 6, 2020 | Events - Foundation Hosted, Featured, Foundation News/Updates
Celebrating the First 25 Years of For Ever This year we are celebrating the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. It is amazing to see its growth over the years – both in terms of the value of funds it manages but more importantly, its impact on local charities and the...
Feb 19, 2020 | Featured, Foundation News/Updates, Fund Updates
Kingston Couple Create New Fund in honour of Marguerite Bourgeoys This is a story about courage and resilience. Karen (not her real name), is homeless. She sometimes sleeps in a shelter, but most often she sleeps outdoors. Karen worked for 20+ years as a Personal...
Feb 4, 2020 | Featured, Foundation News/Updates, Grants – Community Grants
Regina Rosen Food First Fund Congratulations to our latest grantees! The Regina Rosen Food First Fund was established by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2012. It was named in Gini’s honour in recognition of her exceptional involvement with the Foundation...
Oct 8, 2019 | Featured, Foundation News/Updates
Our Journey with ACEs: From Awareness to Action For the past year, the Community Foundation has been exploring health (in)equity through our events and publications; particularly raising awareness of the life-long impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on...
Sep 3, 2019 | Featured, Foundation News/Updates
Reflections on a Summer Working with the Community Foundation “Working with the Foundation has made me stronger and better equipped to take on the next chapter in my life.” Before I started working with the Community Foundation in July, I had a very limited...
Aug 15, 2019 | Featured, Foundation News/Updates, Grants – Community Grants
Upcoming Grant Deadlines Two granting programs are now accepting applications for September. Are you looking for funding to kick start an innovative, community-based project? The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for two granting programs. The...