FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., September 17, 2026 – The Oakville Community Foundation has announced its GIVEOakville Leadership Council for 2026 ahead of the annual campaign. Andy Aicklen and Jen Zhou are returning as Co-Leads of the GIVEOakville Leadership Council. Both currently serve as Board Members of the Oakville Community Foundation and will be leading […]
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“I Can See Your Smile”: Remembering Graeme Moffat
“We like to talk about Graeme,” said Ken and Pearl Moffat, the loving parents of 19-year old Graeme Moffat who lost his struggle with depression and died by suicide on May 16th, 2007. Ken and Pearl, who do not shy away from openly talking about what happened, describe their son as having the best smile […]
Get To Know Karin Douglas!
Karin is The Foundation’s Office Assistant and has been a part of the team for 3 years. Her responsibilities include processing payments weekly, depositing cheques and monitoring the info@ box and mail. And probably answering your phone calls! Before joining The Foundation, Karin worked in Northern Ireland government offices and a school office. She moved […]
Get To Know Emma Shemko!
Emma Shemko is The Foundation’s Communications Assistant and the newest member of our team! Her responsibilities include executing the intricacies of communications, social media and community engagement. Born in Mississauga and raised in Oakville, Emma attended Garth Webb Secondary School and competed for Team Canada Acrobatics as part of the Oakville Gymnastics Club. She recently […]
Get To Know Raaga Mosale!
Raaga Mosale is The Foundation’s summer co-op student from White Oaks Secondary School. This summer, she’ll be working on compiling a list of prospective Fundholders, sending letters to Fundholders and brainstorming ideas for a community connection initiative. Raaga moved to Oakville when she started high school and is now entering her final year. Her goal […]
“Our Gathering Lodge” marks the first dedicated Indigenous gathering space in Halton Region in a very long time.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., June 22, 2026 – Our Gathering Lodge has officially opened as a space dedicated for use by and for Indigenous community members. Located inside the Queen Elizabeth Community & Cultural Centre, Our Gathering Lodge realizes an original request from 2019 and has been envisioned as a Truth & Reconciliation initiative […]
