Foundation event

Dear Editor:

One thing that history has taught us is that however slowly or quickly its pace, change comes to all communities. In a world of ever-rising housing costs, fuel and food prices and growing community needs, the Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) works towards addressing some of the challenges that change can bring.

Since its beginning as a registered charity in 2009, the Foundation has granted over $1.2 million to organizations that work within our communities to alleviate hardship and improve lives in the Elora and Fergus areas through to Wellington North. Grants have supported projects in areas such as arts and culture, recreation, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, education, and programs that address emerging community needs such as housing and food insecurity.

Our population is growing and every organization in our community is responding to new pressures. In response, the CWCF is working hard to grow its assets in order to strengthen its funding to community groups.

On June 2, the Centre Wellington Community Foundation will celebrate the organizations that are making a difference to so many. Join the CWCF at our Annual Public Meeting where the theme will be Bringing Change-Makers Together. Held at the GrandWay from 6:30 to 8:30pm, the event will feature refreshments and door prizes and the chance to hear how these wonderful groups are working to bring tangible change to our communities, making life better and brighter in Centre and North Wellington.

Kathryn Stokes, director of community engagement and housing partnerships, will speak about the impactful work that Habitat for Humanity is undertaking in our community. Sheila Koop, former board chair of the Elora Centre for the Arts, will speak about the centre’s recent successful campaign. 

And with a focus on obstetrics and a passion for palliative care, local family physician Dr. Sarah Gower has been a key driver in establishing the Aboyne Rural Hospice. As co-chair of the hospice board, she will speak to the changes that the future will bring. Come hear how these and other local organizations are making positive changes in our community.

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn first-hand the impact of the foundation’s grants and funding. RSVP by May 26 to info@cwcfoundation.ca.

Judy Foster, 
Executive director, Centre Wellington Community Foundation