Feb 19, 2020 | Featured, Foundation News/Updates, Front Page 2, 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...
Dec 20, 2019 | Featured, Front Page 2, Grants – Community Grants
Spring 2020 Community Grants Program Spring 2020 Community Grants Program It’s that time again! Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2020 Community Grants Program. The application form and guidelines are on our website and ready for you to use, so...
Oct 16, 2019 | Featured, Front Page 2
Chris Groeneveld-Barry Memorial Fund Chris Groeneveld-Barry Memorial Fund “I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart”. This quote from Vincent van Gogh sums up how Christopher Groeneveld-Barry lived his life. Chris was a talented and passionate...
Jul 25, 2019 | Events - Foundation Hosted, Featured, Front Page 2
Congratulations Jimmy Hassan! Jimmy Hassan receives the Foundation’s second annual Community Builder Award. The Community Foundation has awarded the second annual Community Builder Award to local businessman and community member Jimmy Hassan. The award recognizes his...
May 16, 2019 | Events - Foundation Hosted, Featured, Front Page 2
ACEs Aren’t Wild Cards: Speaker Series on Adverse Childhood Experiences “If I could think of a vaccine, healthy attachment would be it.” – Dr. Meredith MacKenzieOn May 13th, 2019 we brought together over 140 members of the Kingston community to share in an...
Mar 11, 2019 | Foundation News/Updates, Front Page 2
New Strategic Plan for 2018-2024 The strategic planning process undertaken in 2018 culminated in a new Strategic Plan for 2018-2024. We worked with Board, staff, and diverse focus groups to establish a collective vision of the Community Foundation of the future and...
