Oakville Community Foundation March 19, 2020 During this time of uncertainty, we want to share a list of five different ways we can help those in our community. Do you know of other ways to help the community? Let us know on our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram! 1. Continue to Donate to Local Charities Donating […]
Ways to Give: Technology as a Community Asset
Technology has a direct impact on the way people make their donations, which is why the Oakville Community Foundation has been on the path of digitization. The Foundation sees technology as a strong community asset, making it easier, faster and more comprehensive for people to give and interact with philanthropy. As a result, we have […]
Oakville Community Foundation Takes Part in Pilot Fund for Gender Equality
Oakville, Ont., February 27, 2020 – The Oakville Community Foundation is excited to announce its participation in the Pilot Fund for Gender Equality, a collaboration between Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund, with support from the Government of Canada. The Pilot Fund for Gender Equality is part of the “consult and design” phase […]
Federal Investment Readiness Program Brings Local Partners Together to Advance Social Innovation
For Immediate Release: December 20, 2019 Oakville, Ontario: Earlier today, the Government of Canada announced that stage one of its ten-year, $800 million commitment to funding social innovation and social finance across Canada has launched. Called the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), the initiative builds on existing supports to help catalyze community-led solutions to persistent social […]
Funding Solutions: Discovering Community Needs
We get it; Oakville has a reputation, but that reputation doesn’t tell the full story “I don’t know what the needs are in Oakville – it’s a really safe, affluent community.” “I’ve lived here all my life, and I’ve never seen a homeless person on our streets. We just don’t have this problem.” These are […]
