Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Centre Wellington Community Foundation Investing in Community ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://cwcfoundation.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](http://cwcfoundation.ca/blog/) - $500,000 Donation made to Centre Wellington Community Foundation Russel Cox has made the largest single donation in Cente Wellington Community Foundation's (CWCF) history of $500,000 to establish the Russel Cox and Family Fund. We are immensely grateful to Russel Cox for his incredibly generous donation to support our community, said CWCF Executive Director Raymond Soucy. - [Welcoming Judy Foster Our New Executive Director](http://cwcfoundation.ca/welcoming-judy-foster-our-new-executive-director/) - Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Judy Foster as our new Executive Director. She succeeds Raymond Soucy who recently retired. Judy will lead our Foundation's work to grow its impact to benefit Centre Wellington. "The Foundation's incredible legacy established in its short history is inspiring. Currently, Centre Wellington charities - [CWCF grants $8,000 from the Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund](http://cwcfoundation.ca/cwcf-grants-8000-from-the-jack-r-macdonald-community-fund/) - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation’s Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund’s 2023 granting program has made two grants totalling $8,000 to local organizations. Grants supported projects that will have a positive impact within the former Village of Elora boundaries. The Grove Hub Fergus received $2,000 towards helping to provide transportation to youth from Elora so they - [Our Executive Director to Retire;  CWCF seeking new leader to propel our growing community impact](http://cwcfoundation.ca/our-executive-director-to-retire-cwcf-seeking-new-leader-to-propel-our-growing-community-impact/) - Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) is reaching out to the community to assist us in our next transition. J Raymond Soucy, our first Executive Director, will be retiring at the end of this year. As a result, we are announcing our search to find the right person to build on the tremendous organizational and community - [$500,000 Donation made to Centre Wellington Community Foundation](http://cwcfoundation.ca/500000-donation-made-to-centre-wellington-community-foundation/) - Russel Cox has made the largest single donation in Cente Wellington Community Foundation's (CWCF) history of $500,000 to establish the Russel Cox and Family Fund. We are immensely grateful to Russel Cox for his incredibly generous donation to support our community, said CWCF Executive Director Raymond Soucy. In our discussions with Russel and his family, ## Pages - [Home](http://cwcfoundation.ca/) - CWCF is a public charitable foundation helping local donors achieve their giving goals and supporting Centre Wellington non-profits. - [Project Grants](http://cwcfoundation.ca/project-grants/) - CWCF Project Grants provide grants (up to $1,500) to registered charitable organizations serving Centre Wellington or Wellington North. The project must directly impact the citizens of Centre Wellington. The Wellington North Community and Youth fund are for project that directly impact the citizens of Wellington North. We encourage you to contact us about your idea - [Our People](http://cwcfoundation.ca/our-people/) - Board, Committees & Staff Committees Advisors:Cindy Lindsay, Retired - Community Foundations of Canada Investment Committee:Randall Howard, ChairJean Prichard, TreasurerWayne ByrdIan McArthurDon Vallery Friends of the Community Foundation Task Force:Harvey ThomsonPenny Lipsett Staff - [Ambassadors](http://cwcfoundation.ca/ambassadors/) - Ambassadors are passionate, community-minded individuals who strongly believe in the contribution the Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) makes to our community and want to help further the growth, goals and impact of the Community Foundation. The Ambassador program is designed to provide recognition and support to those special individuals in the community. Meet our Ambassadors - [Funds](http://cwcfoundation.ca/our-funds/) - Donate to a Fund Our funds reflect significant generosity and a spirit of community innovation from our strong base of donors. As a result, the CWCF has built up over the years an ever-increasing suite of funds, ranging from general “community” funds to very specific purpose funds, that are now accepting gifts: Community Fund is our core non-restricted - [Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund](http://cwcfoundation.ca/granting/jack-r-macdonald-community-fund/) - The Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund was made possible by a generous donation from Jack R. MacDonald. The fund honours his legacy of support to the former Village of Elora. For many years, Mr. MacDonald donated to fund projects in Elora. The Jack R. MacDonald Charitable Trust was created upon his death in 2013. The - [Community Champion Partner](http://cwcfoundation.ca/community-champion-partner/) - We would like to thanks and to recognize the following local businesses and Funds for their role as Community Champions. Community Champions make a three year commitment to support the work of the Centre Wellington Community Foundation. The Wellington Advertiser & printFactor Media Middlebrook Corporation Skyline Group of Companies Centre Wellington Remedy'sRx Businesses interested in - [News](http://cwcfoundation.ca/news/) - Jan. 3, 2023 CWCF grants $8,000 from the Jack R. MacDonald Community Nov.7, 2023 The Grand 101.1FM SWAP Talk interview $272k in Grants, launch Jack R. MacDonald Grant and our Executive Director is retiring so we are looking to hire. Nov 7, 2023 $272,000 to 8 community service organizations through the Government of Canada's Community - [Giving](http://cwcfoundation.ca/giving/) - Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) connects donors with opportunities that build a stronger, more vibrant community — now and in the future. Click to donate to the Food Support Fund Become a Friend of CWCF Ways to Give Centre Wellington Community Foundation offers a variety of giving options. Whether it’s setting up an endowment fund - [Community Services Recovery Fund](http://cwcfoundation.ca/community-services-recovery-fund/) - Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) is pleased to announce $272,000 in funding to support eight projects in Centre Wellington, Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North through the Government of Canada's Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million to help community service organizations (charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing - [Grant Recognition Guidelines](http://cwcfoundation.ca/grant-recognition/) - Grant Recognition Grants from the Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) are made possible by generous donors who have contributed funds to support local projects and initiatives. Public recognition of the grant acknowledges all donors who contribute to the Centre Wellington Community Foundation, and it helps inform the general public about initiatives in the community. The type of - [Careers](http://cwcfoundation.ca/about/careers/) - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation is Seeking an Executive Director to Propel our Growing Community Impact WHO WE ARE Founded in 2009, CWCF is a public charitable foundation working to help improve the long-term well-being and quality of life in Centre Wellington and environs. Through the generosity of our donors, we build funds targeted at - [Downloadable Information & Brochures](http://cwcfoundation.ca/about/brochures/) - click on the images below to expand and download each document - [Event](http://cwcfoundation.ca/public-update-granting-event-2023/) - You are Invited to our Public Update and Granting Event Please RSVP HERE We are excited to announce Wednesday, May 3rd, as the date for our Public Update and Granting 2023 Event. It’s time to come together to celebrate and talk about our community. Known as a great way to energize your passion for our - [Friends of the Community Foundation](http://cwcfoundation.ca/friends-of-the-community-foundation/) - The Friends of the Community Foundation monthly giving program helps fund the Centre Wellington Community Foundation’s vital mission. Monthly donations support all aspects of CWCF’s mission, including developing and maintaining donor relationships, asset management, grantmaking, identifying urgent community needs, and facilitating initiatives to address these needs – as well as activities associated with the governance, - [About](http://cwcfoundation.ca/about/) - The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) is an organization committed to community philanthropy. We want to be a helpful link between donors and the causes most important to them. The CWCF believes in the power of giving. We know that individuals and families in Centre Wellington want to give to causes that are meaningful to - [Ways to Give](http://cwcfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/) - Centre Wellington Community Foundation offers a variety of giving options. Whether it’s setting up an endowment fund or contributing to our operating fund, an existing fund, or making a legacy gift, we will work with you to meet your financial needs and your personal philanthropic goals. Charitable tax receipts are issued for any gift of - [Grant Information Session](http://cwcfoundation.ca/grant-information-session/) - Interested in applying for a Project Grant, but have some questions. Register and attend our free virtual public information session on March 15 at 7:00 PM. REGISTER FOR FREE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION - [Our Mission](http://cwcfoundation.ca/our-mission/) - CWCF is a mission-focused organization committed to building community. Our vision, mission and values guide all our decision-making.. Our Vision A world in which individual and corporate philanthropy are responsible for developing and growing compassionate and resilient communities. Our Mission CWCF strengthens our community by helping donors achieve their giving goals and by helping area - [Vital Signs](http://cwcfoundation.ca/v/) - Vital Signs is locally led by community foundations and used by residents, businesses, community organizations, universities, colleges, government leaders and citizens to learn about community needs, take action and direct resources where they will have the most significant impact. The 2019 report will be our second Vital Signs report. We will be revisiting the three - [Contact](http://cwcfoundation.ca/contact/) - Thank you for your interest in Centre Wellington Community Foundation. We look forward to hearing from you. You can also reach us at info@cwcfoundation.ca Please leave a message at 1 888 713 4083. Office/Mailing Address 75 Melville Street, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Our CRA business number is: 859545295RR0001. - [Granting](http://cwcfoundation.ca/granting/) - Each year, CWCF awards grants to local registered charities in support of the work they do in our communities. The amount varies from year to year depending on investment earnings. Several granting streams match different organizational needs. CURRENT GRANTING PROGRAM(S) - [Community Leadership/Partnering](http://cwcfoundation.ca/community-leadership-paternership/) - [Services](http://cwcfoundation.ca/services/) - This is an example services page. You may want to write about the various services your organization provides. ## Categories - [Donation](http://cwcfoundation.ca/category/donation/) - [Job Posting](http://cwcfoundation.ca/category/job-posting/) - [Granting](http://cwcfoundation.ca/category/granting/) - [News](http://cwcfoundation.ca/category/news/) ## Tags - [career](http://cwcfoundation.ca/tag/career/)