Huronia Community Foundation

FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Why HCF

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You can trust us. We are part of the Community Foundation Canada family founded in 1921 and we have provided over $3.5 million in local grants and scholarships since 2001.

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Huronia Ukrainian Support Project

The Huronia Ukrainian Support Project is supported by the Penetanguishene Lions Ukrainian Support Club, Huronia Community Foundation, and Knox Presbyt ...

Huronia Heritage Museum Endowment Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide the Huronia Museum with annual funds to support programs, activities, and capital requirements at the Museum. ...

Friends of Wye Marsh Endowment Fund

Established to support the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and its mission to be a centre of excellence for wetlands research, interpretation and education ...

Bimbombay Memorial Fund

Established by Jane Courtemanche in memory of her son, Duncan, who took his own life after a long and difficult battle with depression. The Fund is na ...

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Grants

Every year HCF provides grants to a number of local charities and organizations. Our Grants Committee carefully selects recipients based on the needs of our community. The VitalSigns® report has been integral in helping to make informed decisions on where our community needs the most assistance. See our recent grants and donations.

Hospice Huronia

Cheque presented to Hospice Huronia to be used towards beds at the new residential Hospice from Tom & Lucie Gy, Helen Dubeau and Leah Gignac Funds. Cathy Greer, Barbara Jones,

YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

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Making an Impact

See the impact our donors make possible through grants to local charities, community organizations, schools, and more!

Mental Health in Motion

For the past two years, the Huronia Community Foundation has made mental health advocacy a priority. With the support of HCF, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, and the local community, efforts to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness have flourished. This success can be seen through the increase in participation in mental health initiatives, increase…

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Scientists in School

Success is hearing “I want to be a scientist when I grow up!” Every time we enter a classroom or community setting, our goal is to encourage kids to dream big and think about a future or a career that perhaps they never thought was possible, until they had Scientists in School. We want children…

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Gateway Centre for Learning

Gateway Centre for Learning, a non-profit literacy and basic skills organization in Midland, was fortunate to receive a grant from HCF to help run a Hospitality Employability Leadership Performance (HELP) workshop. Six participants received training over a five week period in workplace communications, workplace math, providing excellent customer service, using tools of the trade such…

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Quest Art School + Gallery

Quest Art School + Gallery is a recipient of a Huronia Community Foundation Grant. With the support of the Huronia Community Foundation, Quest Art School + Gallery is running a series of multi-week visual art workshops for seniors. The SMART (Seniors Making ART) program started in December and will continue to the end of April….

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Community Events

Smart Giving

Huronia Community Foundation has provided over $3.5 million in local grants, project funding and scholarships to our community since 2001. HCF combines our invested endowment funds with sister foundations in Toronto and Niagara Falls to allow for the best investment returns in today’s market. We work with qualified investment professionals, provide you with an annual report and an audited statement.

Planned Giving

Many people want to help others but just don’t have the money to do so. Leaving a bequest in a will is the ideal solution. People who have been actively involved in their community like to leave something in their will for charity. It is a way of sharing one’s good fortune with those who have been less fortunate, or of repaying an organization that has made a difference to your life.

Tax Planning

Here is a way to create innovative, comprehensive financial plans that take care of your family and friends, help you avoid taxes, and reflect the values that are important in your life. You can realize personal as well as financial benefits by making charitable giving part of your financial plan. Charitable giving can generate significant tax benefits in both annual and estate tax situations. You may think that your resources are not sufficient to consider charitable giving… there are a number of creative ways to make a gift that is compatible with your personal and financial circumstances.

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