FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., March 16, 2022- The Golden Horseshoe Hub in Southern Ontario announced today they will work together to distribute $1,104,114 to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19 in the second round of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. The Hub is led by Oakville Community Foundation and is a consortium of […]
Philanthropy
Family and Philanthropy: You can support both!
It’s important to be able to support your family as well as support the charitable causes that you’re passionate about. It’s a myth that you can’t do both! Did you know that according to a recent report on the transfer of wealth in Canada, a majority of Canadians surveyed indicate they want to be able […]
Inspiring Generations of Giving: The Peternelj Family
“When you help other people you’re also helping yourself.” One of The Foundation’s newest Fundholders, 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 […]
The “Philanthropic Talk”
Professional Advisors play a critical role in helping their clients create and realize their philanthropic vision. As Oakville’s Leading Philanthropic Solutions Provider, we continued this year with the goal of educating and engaging local Professional Advisors and making them aware of the charitable gift options that are available for their clients. The uncertainty of the […]
Shape & Inspire Your Legacy – “The Noble Effort”: Don Noble’s family legacy
What does it mean to leave a lasting legacy? When we pass on from this life, our remaining family members and friends are often faced with the struggle of making final arrangements during a time of tremendous grief. You can alleviate the stress on your family and ensure that your wishes and passions are celebrated […]
Philanthropy: Create Your Own Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people think about and approach philanthropy. While the pandemic has increased awareness of the role and need for Wills and estate planning, it isn’t a topic that most people feel comfortable talking about. This only makes sense as in a very short time we’ve had to come to […]
