Although this is a broad heading we feel it encompasses our mission of supporting the underprivileged in our community. Giving begins in the places we live and work and our Foundation envisions a community where all people feel a sense of belonging. We will support organizations in their effort to tackle society's greatest challenges of improving the well-being of all and in their efforts to make our community stronger. We support local registered charities who’s focus or priorities are reducing poverty, providing support for marginalized individuals and who facilitates social inclusion thereby making our community a safer and welcoming place.
Some organizations we have funded who we feel support this priority are:
Food Bank of Waterloo Region,
Mount Zion – Open Sesame Head Start Preschool,
ROOF Kitchener,
Send’em off Smiling,
House of Friendship,
Nutrition for Learning,
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region
MCCO – To expand “Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey” workshops.
We believe when our environment is healthy we all benefit! We will support registered charities who’s focus or priorities are to protect, promote and enhance our natural environment.
An organization we have funded who we feel support this priority is:
rare Charitable Research Reserve.
The arts being woven into the fabric of our community can only engage and inspire the people living here. We believe arts & culture are not only for enjoyment, but also have a crucial impact on our economy and are a catalyst for learning, discovery and achievement.
Some organizations we have funded who we feel support this priority are:
Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra,
Stratford Shakespeare Festival,
KW Kiwanis Music Festival,
Wilfrid Laurier University – Faculty of Music,
The Leith Summer Festival.
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver" -Mahatma Gandhi
We cannot be a successful community without our health. It is with this in mind that our Foundation supports different healthcare initiatives in our community.
Some organizations we have funded who we feel support this priority are:
St Marys Hospital Foundation,
Grand River Hospital Foundation,
Cystic Fibrosis Canada,
Innisfree Hospice.
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world" -Nelson Mandela
We believe investing in education is investing in our community's future. We partner with organizations to fund scholarships with local universities and colleges.
