A FOCUSED VISION - A prosperous, innovative, caring and progressive Kawartha Lakes enriching the lives of all.
WITH A SPECIFIC MISSION - To champion inclusion, innovation and prosperity locally by connecting people, partnership, projects and philanthropy.
AND A UNIQUE APPROACH - Here to create meaningful and lasting change in the community, working as a resource to bring together and connect with the knowledge, opportunities and partners needed to make a difference in Kawartha Lakes.
A STRONG NETWORK
In commemoration of Canada 150, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes was established to help our community grow and prosper in the next 150 years. The Foundation works to strengthen the local philanthropic network, linking people who care, with gaps in local human services, public infrastructure and community economic development, by guiding the creation of lasting legacy funds.
building community
As one of the few, possibly the only, multipurpose public foundations in Kawartha Lakes, we can pursue charitable activities or grant across major areas that contribute to the vitality of a community including:
Laurie Dillon-Schalk
Executive Director
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Team members have expertise in business, financial services, project management, community engagement, municipal government, and not-for-profit, corporate governance. All members have extensive knowledge of our communities through long-time volunteering.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Knoester
Board Chair
Retired, Previous Owner Operator
Sobeys Fenelon Falls
Nancy Stinson
CFP, RRC Financial Advisor, IG Wealth Management
Andrew Davidson
Senior Relationship Manager, TD Commercial Banking
Glen Wright
Chair, Council for Clean and Reliable Energy
Tina VanderHeyden
Movangher Productions
Adam Hayward
Owner/Manager, Nesbitt's Meat Market
Mike Puffer. Retired, GM Remedy Rx, Comms Officer, Community Care, ED United Way for CKL
Mike Bellamy
Past President
Owner, Webrelay
Bob Armstrong
Chair, International Plow Match, Lindsay, Ontario
Cathy Gibbs
Adult Education Minister at Christ Church Deer Park. Former Teacher & Head of Special Needs Department
Territorial Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaty First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoliel and Georgina Island First Nations.
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
Community foundations help guide volunteer efforts and financial support to where it will have the greatest impact. They work to make a difference, finding the best way to contribute to make the community a better place.
There are more than 205 community foundations in 90% of communities across Canada with some $5 billion currently under management invested to help people and build stronger communities. Community Foundations play a crucial role in how people give back where communities need it most:
Connecting people, families and companies with causes that inspire them
Pooling resources, knowledge and expertise
Working with local charities for even greater impact
Assisting donors realize their philanthropic goals by matching interests with community needs
Exploring innovative ways to make every donation count
