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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
