We’re very excited to be launching the Oakville Resiliency Report this November, and we want to give you an exclusive in-depth look at the report with members of our Team! The Oakville Community Foundation’s Oakville Resiliency Report: Neighbours Helping Neighbours delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local Oakville-area charities and sets the […]
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Giving is Great: But How Do You Decide on the Best Way to Give?
You have lots of choices when it comes to building up your Fund, or when you give to any of the Funds held at the Oakville Community Foundation. Depending on when and how you give, you’ll see different benefits, now, and in the future. To help you begin that decision-making process, here are some of […]
Oakville Community Foundation Announces Three Award Recipients for Alexander and Bernice DeMaio Education Fund
Oakville, Ont., June 23, 2020 – Today the Oakville Community Foundation announced its three award recipients for the inaugural Alexander and Bernice DeMaio Education Fund. The Alexander and Bernice DeMaio Education Fund is awarded to students in Oakville who are enrolled in post-secondary education. Each recipient receives $1,500, given directly to their post-secondary educational institution […]
Oakville Community Foundation Awards $45,500 to Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton through Emergency Community Support Fund
Oakville, Ont., June 17, 2020 – Today, at the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) Virtual Town Hall on Social Justice, Wendy Rinella, CEO of the Oakville Community Foundation, announced the successful grant of $45,500 to the CCAH from the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), funded by the Government of Canada. In addition, The Foundation […]
Involving the Family’s Next Two Generations in Philanthropy
Having dedicated decades to philanthropy, volunteerism and community involvement, Bonnie and Terry Jackson have straightforward advice for anyone who wants to get started with doing the same: set up a fund at your local community foundation. Back in 2001, the Jacksons were considering setting up a family foundation. But their financial planner suggested setting up […]
Destiny and Love: Meet the Lui Family
“Life is a journey. We must try to stay active and engaged and keep learning,” says Mary. “Diversity is strength; we want to be a bridge that helps bring people together and be a part of making our community a better place to live.”
