Our Fund Categories
How to Give
Give Online
Make a quick and secure donation through our online portal to support immediate community needs.
Legacy Giving
Ensure a lasting impact by including Centre Wellington Community Foundation in your estate planning.
Endowments
Establish a named fund to support causes dear to you, providing a sustainable source of local funding.
Fund Directory
Health Equity Impact Fund
Guided by the principle that wellness is shaped by social factors like housing and nutrition rather than medicine alone, this fund addresses systemic barriers for Centre Wellington residents. It focuses on transforming living conditions to ensure fair health outcomes for everyone in our local community.
CW Men Who Care
CW Men Who Care connects local men through quarterly community giving. 75% of gifts go directly to local charities, while 25% grow the endowment. Since 2020, members gather quarterly to learn about and support organizations while strengthening community capacity.
Kathie Hammond Literacy Fund
Established in honor of Kathie Hammond, this fund supports children's educational growth and fosters a lifelong love of learning through local literacy programs.
Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
This fund honors Jack R. MacDonald's legacy by supporting high-impact charitable projects within the former Village of Elora, ensuring the town's historical and cultural significance continues to thrive for its residents.
Community Fund
The Community Fund is our most flexible resource, allowing the Foundation to respond to the most pressing needs and promising opportunities across Centre Wellington as they arise.
Food Support Fund
Created to address immediate hunger and food security challenges. This fund provides essential support to local food banks and community meal programs.
Terra Fund
Terra Fund supports charitable activities of the Foundation and qualified donees whose purposes are consistent with the objects of the Foundation. This Fund supports local initiatives that promote a love of and appreciation for nature while strengthening our connections to nature.
CKC Elora Community Fund
A community-led fund focused on enhancing the quality of life in Elora through targeted grants that support local needs and innovative town projects.
Cedarcliff Fund
Established by the Cedarcliff family to provide enduring support for local charities. This fund reflects their commitment to both social welfare and environmental preservation.
Centre Wellington Youth Opportunity Fund
Empowering the next generation through academic scholarships and youth-led initiatives that build leadership skills and community engagement for local residents.
Centre Wellington Youth Development Fund
Providing mentorship and resources for students in grades 6-12, this fund supports physical fitness, employment training, and social programs that foster personal growth.
EFG Fund
This fund strengthens our community by improving financial knowledge and safety for seniors, youth, families and other residents.
Kate and Margot Community Fund
Kate and Margot Community Fund supports a broad range of charitable activities in which financial grants from the Fund can contribute to significant community impact.
Millage & Shellington Families Youth Fund
Supporting the academic and social success of local students, this fund provides essential scholarships and aids in removing barriers to post-secondary education.
Micklebring Fund
Micklebring Fund encourages the creation and appreciation of the arts in the Township of Centre Wellington. Granting from this fund will focus on literary, performing, visual and culinary arts.
Middlebrook Community Fund
Created to provide permanent financial support to a broad range of charities in our commmunity, allowing the Foundation to address pressing needs as they evolve.
Middlebrook Social Innovation Fund
Middlebrook Social Innovation Fund supports new ideas and initiatives that strengthen civil society and help local charities and nonprofits respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
Minarovich Arts Fund
Minarovich Arts Fund celebrates the legacy of Stephanie Minarovich, who grew up in Elora’s emerging arts community and believed that creativity makes this place special. This fund supports local arts initiatives so that Elora remains a vibrant, welcoming home for artists and arts lovers.
Russel Cox and Family Fund
Russel Cox and Family Fund supports children, youth and their families in Wellington County, with a strong focus on addressing food insecurity. Inspired by the Cox family’s deep appreciation for the local community and the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive, this fund helps remove barriers so young people can benefit fully from opportunities in our region.
Wellington North Community Fund
The fund is primarily focused on supporting charitable activities with a significant positive impact on the quality of life for residents in the Township of Wellington North.
Wellington North Youth Fund
The fund is primarily focused on supporting charitable activities with a significant positive impact on the quality of life for youth in the Township of Wellington North.
Community Leadership Fund
The Community Leadership Fund helps to ensure the Foundation will have the resources to carry out its mandate by contributing to funding our long term sustainability.