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 […]
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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 […]
Oakville Community Foundation celebrates its 30th Anniversary by announcing $75k for 30+ local students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., July 29, 2024 – The Oakville Community Foundation is thrilled to announce $75,000 has been awarded to more than 30 local students heading off to post-secondary school as part of the Oakville Youth Education Award and the Miller Family Foundation Bursary, through the Community Education Awards Hub. The Awards Hub […]
Unclaimed Property: Individuals would benefit, as would communities
These are challenging times when every penny counts. These also could be times when long-lost funds are given back to Ontarians, or used to pay for important social services. What is unclaimed property? Millions of dollars in financial holdings go unclaimed annually. It could be an inheritance, or a paycheck or court settlement with incorrect […]
A Youth Perspective on The Foundation’s 2023 Annual Report
Written by: Sanjana Bassi, Intern After going to school in Oakville for almost a year, I can positively say that I knew almost nothing about the community around me until I started my co-op placement at the Oakville Community Foundation. The Foundation’s Annual Report was a small glimpse into a whole new world of community […]
Oakville Community Foundation celebrates 30 years, planting 300 trees
By Ben Brown- Originally published on Oakville News The Oakville Community Foundation celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 30, 2024, planting 300 trees with Oakvillegreen at Valleyridge Park. Among those in attendance were Acting Mayor Marc Grant, Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) CEO Wendy Rinella, and Oakvillegreen President Karen Brock. As a 360-degree granting organization, the […]
Highlighting Oakville Dads for Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day! In honour of this special day, we’re highlighting a local group we’re proud to partner with, Oakville Dads! The Oakville Dads Community Fund supports community members through the group’s local fundraising events and campaigns. Their focus is on helping vulnerable people in Oakville get the proper food, shelter, materials and education […]
Meet the New Members of the Board
Yesterday, the Oakville Community Foundation held its 29th Annual General Meeting where three new members were elected to the Board: Andy Aicklen, Julie Cordeiro and Christine Langevin. Read on to learn more about them. Andy Aicklen Andy Aicklen is currently a part of the Community Legacy Building Committee of the Oakville Community Foundation. Andy is […]
New report looks at youth climate anxiety and the local impact of climate change
Nearly half of local youth negatively affected by feelings on climate change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., April 22, 2024 – Today, the report Our Community Legacy: What Oakville will our children and grandchildren inherit? on climate change was released at an event at Sheridan College. The Oakville Community Foundation, alongside Halton Environmental Network and […]
