We would like to thank each and every donor who has given so generously to The Guelph Community Foundation. The charitable organizations we work with appreciate every donation whether large or small.
Take a moment to learn more about some of the programs, projects and initiatives that we have supported with grants and the impact they have in our community:
Living On Less Workshops
(2009/10 GCF Community Fund: Building Vital Communities) - Given that Guelph has been named as one of the best cities in Canada to live, you may be surprised to learn that 15 percent of Guelph and Wellington’s families with children live in poverty. That’s why a unique program to help people to live on less and maintain their dignity and health was supported by The Guelph Community Foundation. Read more ...
The Food Project
(2009/10 GCF Community Fund: Building Vital Communities) - A $32,400 grant from The Guelph Community Foundation allowed Family and Children Services of Guelph & Wellington County to fund part-time coordinators to work with six unique neighbourhood groups where hunger and food security are pressing issues. Read more ...
Julien Project Grows Roots at Our Lady of Lourdes
(2009 GCF Community Fund: Building Vital Communities) - ‘What does a healthy plant look like and if a plant is going to do well, what does it need to have to stay healthy?’. This is a question that is asked to participants at The Julien Project going into its 4th growing season. The Julien Project, which recently received a $5,000 grant from The Guelph Community Foundation for their field organic vegetable production program, enriches lives and communities by social and therapeutic gardening. Read more ...
Young Parents Program
Healthy Outlook … Stronger Future!
Helping Hands for Art & Culture
It’s not just about sports, games and roasting marshmallows ...
KidZCreate … Empowering Children With Special Needs
Nutrition Support for Seniors
(2005 McNeil Consumer Healthcare Fund) - Evergreen Action Nutrition is a nutrition education program offered to seniors at the Evergreen Senior Centre. “About half of older adults [aged 55+] continue to be ‘at risk’ nutritionally. Along with early detection and treatment of disease, adopting healthier diets and more active lifestyles can help to delay the progression of disease and decline in physical health”. Read more ...
Small Grants Can Make A BIG Difference!
Exposing Children & Youth to the Arts
Providing Shade to School Playgrounds
(2004 Sanctuary Woods Fund) - In 2004, The Guelph Community Foundation's Sanctuary Woods Fund granted $1,350 to Fred A. Hamilton Public School and $1,350 to Jean Little Public School for the purchase of trees. Many schools, particularly in new subdivisions have very few [if any] trees on the property and sun exposure Read more ...