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Announcing MacPherson Fund Recipients 

The County Foundation was pleased to get together in Benson Park in Picton to celebrate the recipients of the Douglas & Kathy MacPherson Fund. Each of the recipients listed below will receive an annual grant from the Fund for a period of 10 years in support of furthering their services and offer...

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05 Dec 2024 09:20 AM - Comment(s)
New Home for Matt Stever Fund

The Matt Stever Fund has found a new home within The County Foundation in partnership
with the Rotary Club of Picton. The Matt Stever Fund was created to assist families in Prince
Edward County who suffer hardship due to severe illness, accident or death of a child. 

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29 Nov 2024 08:30 AM - Comment(s)
2024 Huff Family Fund Grant Recipients

Announcing the 2024 Huff Family Fund Recipients

See the full list of recipients below and learn more about the projects they'll be carrying out over the next year!

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20 Nov 2024 09:23 AM - Comment(s)
Advocacy in Ottawa

Our Executive Director, Dominique Jones, joined other leaders from Community Foundations from across Canada in Ottawa for a day on the hill. The purpose was to meet with Ministers and within Government to discuss the work of community foundations and speak to policies and giving regulations that imp...

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19 Nov 2024 03:01 PM - Comment(s)
Vital Signs 2024 Report
The County Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Vital Signs® report. Join Our Vital Signs® November 12 Webinar highlighting key insights.
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25 Oct 2024 01:03 PM - Comment(s)
Announcing the Vital Impact Fund

The County Foundation is thrilled to announce our new signature fund, the Vital Impact Fund, bringing together the work of our Vital Signs data and our grants to better serve the needs of the Prince Edward County community.  

In 2024, there will be approximately $200K in grant funding avail...

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15 Oct 2024 02:00 PM - Comment(s)
We're Hiring: Grants & Communications Administrator

The County Foundation is seeking a Grants & Communications Administrator to join our team.

This position is for a 15-month contract with a possibility of extension. 

35 hours per week, hybrid working. Compensation range is: $50,000-$55,000. 

If you are interested in learnin...

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26 Sep 2024 03:18 PM - Comment(s)
Announcing Interim Executive Director

The County Foundation is pleased to announce that Gillian Armstrong, will be stepping up as Interim ED to cover Dominique Jones' maternity leave in February 2025. 

Gillian is our current Grants and Communications Manager and has been with the Foundation since April 2023. 

"In my cu...

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26 Sep 2024 03:10 PM - Comment(s)
New Fund Honours Al Purdy's Legacy

The County Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Al and Eurithe Purdy Fund, dedicated to supporting Canadian authors and preserving the historic Al Purdy A-Frame in Ameliasburgh, Ontario. This fund aims to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the iconic A-Frame, located on pict...

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06 Sep 2024 01:41 PM - Comment(s)
TCF Board & Committee Members: Call for Applications

Seeking Applications for The County Foundation
Board of Directors & Committee Members

At the Prince Edward County Community Foundation (The County Foundation) our mission is to inspire giving to our community, facilitate grants and support collaborative action to address identified community needs...

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06 Sep 2024 01:40 PM - Comment(s)