Three Halton-Based Community Foundations Take Part in Emergency Community Support Fund

More Than $1,157,000 in funding available for charities supporting vulnerable populations May 20, 2020, Oakville: Burlington: Milton: Burlington Foundation, Community Foundation of Halton North and Oakville Community Foundation today announced they will provide over $1,157,000 to support Halton charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way […]

Fun Ways to Stay Connected to Our Community

Oakville Community Foundation March 25, 2020 Many of us are used to being out and about in the community. On any given day we’re going out to local restaurants, stores, parks and trails. In this time of increased physical isolation – as a way to take part in social distancing – it’s difficult not to […]

Five Ways We Can Help Our Community

Oakville Community Foundation March 19, 2020 During this time of uncertainty, we want to share a list of five different ways we can help those in our community. Do you know of other ways to help the community? Let us know on our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram! 1. Continue to Donate to Local Charities Donating […]

Ways to Give: Technology as a Community Asset

Technology has a direct impact on the way people make their donations, which is why the Oakville Community Foundation has been on the path of digitization. The Foundation sees technology as a strong community asset, making it easier, faster and more comprehensive for people to give and interact with philanthropy. As a result, we have […]

Oakville Community Foundation Takes Part in Pilot Fund for Gender Equality

Oakville, Ont., February 27, 2020 – The Oakville Community Foundation is excited to announce its participation in the Pilot Fund for Gender Equality, a collaboration between Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund, with support from the Government of Canada.  The Pilot Fund for Gender Equality is part of the “consult and design” phase […]