The Oakville Community Foundation has announced that Brian Hanna has been awarded the Adrian Coote Volunteer Award and the Budd Family has been awarded the Family Founders Cup. The awards were announced at The Foundation’s annual Holiday Event on December 4 at the Oakville Club, with Foundation Fundholders, volunteers and charity partners in attendance. The […]
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GIVEOakville 2024: Where Every Gift Makes a Difference
By Varsha Joseph “What does being part of a not-for-profit organization like the Oakville Community Foundation mean to you?” This was the question that was posed during my interview for my internship at the Oakville Community Foundation. I couldn’t think of any definitive answer as I lacked prior experience in the sector, so I responded, […]
Getting to know Razan Hamad, the newest member of our team!
The Oakville Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that Razan Hamad has joined the Oakville Community Foundation team as an Accountant! Having immigrated to Canada in 2011, Razan has since held key positions in both corporate finance and the non-profit sector throughout her career. Her corporate journey includes roles in financial analysis and management, where […]
Meet the newest member of our Team!
Introducing Jaya Mootoo Director of Fundholder & Community Engagement The Oakville Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that Jaya Mootoo has joined our team as the new Director of Fundholder & Community Engagement. With this new addition to the team, Frances Pace has transitioned into the role of Advisor to the CEO until the end […]
Guest Blog: Seniors for Climate Change Gather for Rally
By: Louise Brownlee, Co-Chair of GASP (Grandmothers (and others) Act to Save the Planet) My name is Louise Brownlee – I am co-chair of GASP. October 1st is traditionally Seniors Day. Some people visit their grandparents. But this year, 70 groups of Seniors are taking to the streets and celebrating the launch of a national […]
Top of Mind – Community and Philanthropy: Donors, Donations and Social Connection
By Wendy Rinella, CEO Well, it’s summer and not only the beginning of the annual planning season at The Foundation but that time of the year when I reflect and share a “Top of Mind” blog about some significant issues in the sector. In the past, I have shared thoughts about the Me to We […]
