Our Gathering Lodge
Our Gathering Lodge has officially opened as a space dedicated for use by and for Indigenous community members.
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GIVEOakville
The GIVEOakville campaign returns November 13 to December 7.
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Charity Microloans
Enabling up to $10,000 loans to local Halton Charities, for timely emergency bridge financing.
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Latest News
Remembering Mark McDermott
“Mark was a busy guy,” said Marilyn McDermott when asked what always comes to mind when thinking about her late husband Mark McDermott. As a scientist and outdoorsman, Mark had a thirst for knowledge and adventure. He enjoyed testing his limits on ski slopes, on mountain ascents and, as a kayaker, on rapids and open […]
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Welcoming New OCF Consultants
A message from Wendy Rinella, CEO In the past few months, you may have noticed a number of changes taking place on the Foundation team following the departure of two senior Foundation staff. In addition to these changes, I’m happy to announce that Frances Pace has returned as a consultant to support our Fundholder engagement activities. I’m pleased to […]
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The EZ Giving Fund: How the Shemko Family Makes Giving Easy
For the Shemko family and their EZ Giving Fund, every charitable gift has a singular goal: to help make someone else’s life just a little bit safer, healthier and easier. Natalie, Drew, and their two daughters, Emma and Zoe, named the Fund for the first initials of the Shemko girls and because it’s a play […]
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