After living in the Huronia area for 22 years, Barbara Jones isn’t quite sure if she is considered ‘a local’ or not, but for her, her husband, Ian, and their two children, this community is home. It’s a home that Barbara has given generously to since she married Ian and moved onto the Tay Township…
Read MoreThe Hacker Gignac Rice Law Firm (Now HGR Graham Partners LLP) recently completed their five year pledge of $25,000 to establish a Donor-Advised Endowment Fund to support charitable programs in Huronia. The Fund will be unrestricted i.e. not tied into any specific charity. HGRGP will identify their charities of choice each year. “We established this…
Read More“Before he died in May of 2010, my husband Butch was an avid Georgian Bay sailor. He particularly loved the North Channel and was saddened one year to discover new cottage development encroaching on the once unspoiled shore of his favorite anchorage. He always felt strongly that special places like these should be protected.” –…
Read MoreThe K.J. RAMOLLA MEMORIAL FUND was established to celebrate the passing of young Karl J. Ramolla in the early 2000’s. This is the largest fund established in our foundations history. Thanks to the Ramolla family and generous donors who knew and loved K.J. this fund will have a real impact on the wellness of this region….
Read MoreMy late husband ( Stephan Kramp ) and I have learned over the years that attitude really is everything when it comes to navigating the waters of life. A slight change in perspective can make all the difference in our community and in how we view your lives. We have felt that building a community…
Read MoreThe Midland area was an easy choice for Bob Kafato when he decided to open his business in 1995. Fond memories of summers spent at his grandparents’ Balm Beach cottage drew him to this area permanently and his attachment to the region has continued to grow. What started as a small business when it opened,…
Read MoreThe Emergency Community Support Fund was initially announced on April 21, 2020 by the Prime Minister of Canada. It is part of a broad series of emergency response measures by the Government of Canada.
The Fund is a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada to help charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Starting May 19, qualified donees can apply for ECSF grants via CFC and participating community foundations across Canada.