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, […]
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Make a local impact when you support GIVEOakville
Oakville, Ont., November 15, 2024 – GIVEOakville, the annual holiday giving campaign, is back for another year with 64 incredible local charities that need the community’s support to reach their goal. GIVEOakville is the Oakville Community Foundation’s annual online crowdfunding campaign that raises money and awareness for local charities and the work they do to […]
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 […]
Oakville Community Foundation recognized in Top 50 Equitable Funders ranking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., October 31, 2024 – The Oakville Community Foundation is proud to announce it has placed 10th in the ranking of the 2024 Top 50 Equitable Funders in Canada. The annual research and ranking, compiled by Future of Good and QuakeLab, highlights organizations that have demonstrated notable progress in promoting equitable […]
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 […]
