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Generosity Builds Oakville’s Community
Written by: Wendy Rinella, CEO, Oakville Community Foundation This week we’re launching a new research series on generosity called: the Oakville Generosity Report. Why? Because generosity is not only fundamental to the operation of our local charities but our community is built on generosity. I often remark that If you remove private businesses, private homes, […]
Oakville is a wealthy community, but 1 in 8 live in poverty in one neighborhood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., October 9, 2025 – A new update report from the Oakville Community Foundation explores the contrast of being considered a wealthy community while also having the highest low-income rate in Halton. There is a widely held belief that Oakville is a wealthy community untouched by common social issues, like homelessness, […]
An Update on The Foundation’s First Impact Investment
The Oakville Community Foundation’s first impact investment loan has supported 55 youth, to date, with housing through the Halton Children’s Aid Society (HCAS). The trilateral loan made in 2018, together with Burlington Community Foundation and Hamilton Community Foundation, supported the purchase of a home as part of HCAS Bridging the Gap program. The home serves […]
“Roll me up and smoke me when I die.” – Willie Nelson It may be a Willie Nelson song, but it sure would be a unique way to leave a legacy. Unlike Willie, for most people, their legacy has to do with the impact they’ve had on their family, friends, community and the world around […]