“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 […]
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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 […]
New OCF report finds nearly 8% of Oakville youth not employed, not in school
It might be a good time to offer a young person a summer job FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., April 30, 2025 – About 1 in 13 youth (7.6%) between the ages of 15 to 24 in Oakville are not in education, employment or training, according to a new community report from the Oakville Community […]
Oakville Community Foundation, Oakvillegreen collaborate to plant 400 trees
The Oakville Community Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant to Oakvillegreen Conservation Association to plant 400 trees in 2025, as part of the Oakville Urban Tree Initiative. The Oakville Urban Tree Initiative is a collaboration between The Foundation and Oakvillegreen in order to increase Oakville’s urban tree canopy, raise awareness about urban trees as climate […]
Food for Life Expands Capacity and Accessibility completing a 5-year Collaborative Social Impact Loan from Two Local Community Foundations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Food for Life Expands Capacity and Accessibility completing a 5-year Collaborative Social Impact Loan from Two Local Community Foundations [Hamilton & Halton, Ontario] Thursday, February 27, 2025 – Food for Life is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a five-year social impact loan, made possible through generous support from Hamilton Community Foundation […]
Community Education Awards Hub reopens with more scholarships for Oakville students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., February 4, 2025 – The Community Education Awards Hub has reopened for 2025 with more scholarships, bursaries and education awards for Oakville and Halton students. Available awards are worth between $750 and $20,000. The Awards Hub was created in 2020 to make it easier to create, apply and award scholarships. […]
