The Oakville Community Foundation’s first impact investment loan has supported 55 youth, to date, with housing through the Halton Children’s Aid Society (HCAS). The trilateral loan made in 2018, together with Burlington Community Foundation and Hamilton Community Foundation, supported the purchase of a home as part of HCAS Bridging the Gap program. The home serves […]
5 unique ways to leave a legacy— and the easiest!
“Roll me up and smoke me when I die.” – Willie Nelson It may be a Willie Nelson song, but it sure would be a unique way to leave a legacy. Unlike Willie, for most people, their legacy has to do with the impact they’ve had on their family, friends, community and the world around […]
Honouring her Husband’s Legacy with a Gift of Education
After her husband John passed away, April Macdonald found herself responsible for implementing the philanthropic plans they had made together. She knew what causes they had identified together but had no experience with philanthropy. “John was a self-made man who came from humble beginnings,” says April. “I wanted to honour his belief that education is […]
It’s All in the Family
Inspiring Generations of Giving “When you help other people you’re also helping yourself.” Rudy Peternelj learned at a young age the importance of giving back. Today, as a busy father of three teenage daughters and with a thriving career, Rudy wanted to make sure he carved out time for philanthropy. With the help of The […]
Helping People the Way Laurie Would Have
In 2012, Bruce Burrows lost his wife, Laurie, to acute myeloid leukemia. Laurie had received her diagnosis in early February of that year, but her valiant fight against the aggressive form of cancer ended too soon, in March. A year after her passing, family and friends expressed a desire to keep Laurie’s zest for life […]
At 30 years old, OCF is now one of the largest Community Foundations in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., June 12, 2025 – The Oakville Community Foundation and its Fundholders granted out more than $4.8 million last year into the community and beyond, making for a total of $69 million since its inception in 1994 to 2024. At $140 million in charitable investments, the Oakville Community Foundation is one […]
