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MESSAGE
FROM THE
PRESIDENT
This time last year we were talking about our “new Looking forward, HCF still has its challenges. The
normal” and how the COVID-19 pandemic has had recent invasion of Ukraine is expected to impact
an impact on the charitable sector. Although our the financial markets on which HCF relies heavily to
face-to-face interactions with our Fund Holders, provide and maintain funding. This along with the
Donors, and Grantees were still curtailed, overall, federal government’s increase of the disbursement
the impact to our organization was not as significant quota (DQ) to 5% will negatively impact HCF.
as many other charities have experienced. Furthermore, along with many in the charitable
sector, we are also seeing a dwindling number of
As we have done every year since our inception volunteers who are committed to helping. Meaning
21 years ago, throughout 2021/2022 Huronia HCF will have to do more with less.
Community Foundation (HCF) continued its support
of our local communities. Whether it involved hands- To offset these challenges, HCF will undertake a
on support through partnerships with other charities strategic plan in the coming year to ensure that we
to bring programs to fruition or funding of charities have the necessary expertise, tools, and direction
to assist with their program goals, HCF along with needed to soften the blows of our challenges. We
our Fund Holders and Donors have assisted to will also be completing our Vital Signs project which
strengthen the communities in which we live. works to highlight the issues facing our communities
to ensure that we are still meeting the needs of
This past year also saw us expand our reach to those we serve.
benefit all Ontarians. Working in partnership with
the Toronto Foundation, HCF took a lead role in On behalf of HCF’s Executive, along with the
spearheading the call for the Province of Ontario to continuing support of the Board of Directors,
develop legislation regarding Unclaimed Property. Scott Warnock, Wendy Smith, and all of the other
Inspired by British Columbia’s Unclaimed Property community volunteers that assist us, we will
Society, this is an innovative way to support continue working together to leave a lasting
individuals and communities by accessing money legacy in the place we call home.
that already exists. Based on BC’s performance,
Ontario expects to unlock approximately $14.4
million annually for individuals and communities
across the province without impacting Ontario’s Don McCready
taxpayers. President, Huronia Community Foundation
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