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 […]
Steven Low: A man of great vision and bold ideas
Fundholder Steven Low passed away on May 19, 2024. However, through his Foundation his important work and bold ideas for the future will continue. You can learn more about Steven and his incredible life below. Steven Low (Seweryn Lwów) May 26, 1932, in Lwów, Poland – May 19, 2024, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, […]
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 […]
Initiative Report – Community Classroom
Welcome to the Oakville Community Foundation’s Initiative Reports. The Foundation will be sharing Initiative Reports on a number of our initiatives and activities, serving as a way of sharing with you, our donors, the success that has resulted from your generosity and the hard work of the teams that organize them. We hope you will […]
Community Education Awards Hub reopens with new scholarships and bursaries for Oakville students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakville, Ont., February 6, 2024 – The Community Education Awards Hub has reopened for its fifth year, with more scholarships, bursaries and education awards for Oakville students, with awards valued between $750 and $20,000. Created in 2020, the Oakville Community Foundation set out to make administering and applying for scholarships, bursaries and […]
Sheridan to advance community-based research in Indigenous language revitalization with Foundation collaboration
A better understanding of approaches to maintaining and revitalizing Indigenous language, education, and storytelling culture. Greater insight into food security and supports for older adults amid continued inflation. These are goals that two newly awarded Sheridan research projects are aiming to address, with impact on two significant groups – Indigenous communities and our aging population. […]
Towards a Community Where No One Is Left Behind
By: Binu Dhas, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee Today we are announcing the update to The Foundation’s Reconciliation, Equity and Anti-Racism Statement as well as the equity-focused top-up funding for the 2023 GIVEOakville campaign. Reconciliation, Equity and Anti-Racism Statement The Statement was originally developed in 2022 as a commitment to reduce inequities in […]
Top 10: Reasons Why Charitable People get DAFfy at The Foundation
Let’s get DAFfy! What do we mean by DAFfy? (hint: we are not talking about the duck!) We’re talking about creating a “Donor Advised Fund” For You – at the Oakville Community Foundation. Here is our list of the top 10 reasons why charitable people get DAFfy at The Foundation: 10. No money down! You […]
