2015 Vital Signs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2015 Oakville, ON – Oakville’s Vital Signs 2015 – setting the stage - Oakville Community Foundation was recently joined by a representative assembly of community leaders from across Oakville and Halton, for a two-day constructive workshop to discuss issues affecting quality of life and community well-being in Oakville. The Foundation was extremely pleased to work with Sheridan College’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation, who together with The Foundation, facilitated the workshops. The goal for each session was to encourage collective brainstorming between agencies, organizations and charities spanning diverse issue areas within Oakville and Halton region in preparation for The Foundation’s new 2015 Vital Signs report, to be released October 6, 2015. “These sessions were designed to both help The Foundation connect with as many agencies as we could, and to better understand the opportunities that exist for potential collaborations and shared opportunities,” says Sarah McPherson, Director Communications & Development. “The sessions did this and more as people in the room were also connecting some very important dots.” In addition to identifying and analyzing the most pressing issues facing the Oakville community, the desired goal of the proceedings was to envision sustainable solutions to these issues, and to explore opportunities for strategic partnerships and organizational synergies. “The Foundation’s role is in helping bring donors and charities together, identifying challenges faced in our community, and working on creative ways to solve problems. Sessions like these, along with the continued discussions we will be having with others unable to attend these sessions, will all go to helping build important partnerships and provide a valuable report,” McPherson said. Community Foundations are recognized for their knowledge of what makes communities tick – and for their passion and innovation – Vital Signs is the key to this and so much more. Central to the project is the concept of collaboration and information sharing, as the published report will be incorporated into program development and planning for local charities. The Foundation wants to ensure the report is accessible and in use by individuals, families, charities and businesses alike, helping everyone connect with what is out there and where help is needed. To request a copy of the published report, please visit www.theocf.org, and complete the online request form (after June 17, 2015) or send an email to [email protected]
-30The Foundation is a conduit between the passions of philanthropic families and the needs of the community. As a registered charity, The Foundation is one of the largest members of a national network of over 190 Canadian community foundations. The Oakville Community Foundation Quick Facts: The Foundation has total assets of $94 million (as of Dec 31’14) The Foundation has a total of 177 funds both endowed and pooled. In 2014, The Foundation granted a total of $1.43 million. We are proud to say that in 2014, along with the support of our Fundholders, we were able to issue over 35 grants locally and throughout Ontario and outside Provinces. We support individuals, families and corporations who come from all walks of life, economic backgrounds and charitable interests but they have one thing in common – a desire to make a difference today and leave a legacy tomorrow for Oakville. The Oakville Community Foundation’s vision is to make our community stronger, and our shared quality of life better now, and for the long term. Our mission is to strengthen the fabric of our community through effective management of our donors’ everlasting gifts and provide an active leadership role within Oakville. The advantage of philanthropic giving through the Oakville Community Foundation is that the funds are invested and managed by professionals to ensure your contribution continues to give, year after year. Your investment becomes an endowment; a legacy of giving that goes beyond the initial gift. For Media Contact: Sarah McPherson, Director, Communications & Development 905-844-3562 ext 302 [email protected]
-30The Foundation is a conduit between the passions of philanthropic families and the needs of the community. As a registered charity, The Foundation is one of the largest members of a national network of over 190 Canadian community foundations. The Oakville Community Foundation Quick Facts: The Foundation has total assets of $94 million (as of Dec 31’14) The Foundation has a total of 177 funds both endowed and pooled. In 2014, The Foundation granted a total of $1.43 million. We are proud to say that in 2014, along with the support of our Fundholders, we were able to issue over 35 grants locally and throughout Ontario and outside Provinces. We support individuals, families and corporations who come from all walks of life, economic backgrounds and charitable interests but they have one thing in common – a desire to make a difference today and leave a legacy tomorrow for Oakville. The Oakville Community Foundation’s vision is to make our community stronger, and our shared quality of life better now, and for the long term. Our mission is to strengthen the fabric of our community through effective management of our donors’ everlasting gifts and provide an active leadership role within Oakville. The advantage of philanthropic giving through the Oakville Community Foundation is that the funds are invested and managed by professionals to ensure your contribution continues to give, year after year. Your investment becomes an endowment; a legacy of giving that goes beyond the initial gift. For Media Contact: Sarah McPherson, Director, Communications & Development 905-844-3562 ext 302 [email protected]
