Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough
202-261 George St. K9J 3G9 Peterborough, ON, Canada

What issues do you think the local charitable and non-profit sector are facing because of COVID? What about the role of philanthropy? How can we build back better? Janice Stein's perspectives on these questions are thought-provoking... #vitalptbo

Launch of Consumption and Treatment Services Fund: Preventing overdose deaths and improving health With the launch of an opioid response hub in the former Greyhound bus station in Peterborough, organizing partners are calling on community members to invest in establishing a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site. A CTS welcomes people to use their drugs safely under trained supervision and be connected to other life-saving supports. Partners are seeking approval of Pr...ovincial funding for a CTS but this will take many months. Help is needed to retain this ideal property and to do professional studies needed for the application. There have been 36 suspected overdose deaths in the first nine months of 2020; there were 28 deaths in all of 2019. Our public health unit area has the third highest rate of opioid overdose deaths and emergency room visits in the province. The COVID pandemic has increased the risk of overdose as it has created more desperation, isolation, and an even more toxic drug supply. Learn more and donate to the Fund: https://cfgp.ca/launch-of-consumption-and-treatment-servic/ #StepUpSaveLives #PtboNeedsCTS #vitalptbo Suggested post tags: PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network Four Counties Addiction Services Team - Fourcast Peterborough Drug Strategy The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Public Health

A wonderful tribute on this Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget... #vitalptbo

An important development in building a vital community for everyone... #vitalptbo

Community Foundation participates in new Fund for Gender Equality The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it will provide grants to local organizations working to support women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals working towards a future grounded in equity, inclusion and justice. The Fund for Gender Equality is part of a partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, funded through the Government of Canada. The Community Foundation is one of twen...ty community foundations across Canada that are taking part. The Foundation is looking forward to taking part in this granting initiative, while also looking at systems-level change through our investment and organizational policies. Learn more: https://cfgp.ca/community-foundation-fund-for-gender-equal/ #vitalptbo PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network Nourish Project New Canadians Centre KWIC Peterborough Green Up Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Peterborough Public Health

Congratulations to Women's Business Network of Peterborough 2020 Judy Heffernan Award winner Cora Whittington, and all the nominees, and to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton for their work with girls (& boys) and recipient of a grant from the Judy Heffernan Fund.

The arts and COVID...

Camp Kawartha Kids Endowment Fund gives to the next generation For Carol and Ralph Ingleton, it’s time to give to the next generation. This was their thinking in establishing the Camp Kawartha Kids Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation. Camp Kawartha has strong values that support young people from a wide variety of backgrounds to be kind to the environment, each other and themselves, says Carol. Camp levels the playing field and gives kids a chance to discover who th...ey are with nature, freedom and kindness as teachers. Focused on knowing the difference between personal needs and wants, Carol and Ralph give because it feels good. According to Carol, it’s where happiness comes from. Sustainable living is also a priority for Carol and Ralph, knowing that stewarding community and the environment is critical for future generations. By establishing a fund with the Community Foundation, you will have the flexibility to shape your own charitable giving to reflect your values and interests. Professional management by the Community Foundation ensures that the process is simple and straightforward. Donating securities, life insurance policies, or RRIF/RRSP proceeds while living or through your will can provide significant tax advantages. While there are many reasons people choose the Community Foundation to support their philanthropy, they all want to make our community the best it can be, now and for years to come. You care about your community. Join with others who share your commitment. Learn more about setting up a fund: https://cfgp.ca/giving/set-up-a-fund/ #vitalptbo Camp Kawartha Camp Kawartha Environment Centre The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Peterborough Public Health

Call for Multiple Grant Applications 2020 Today the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough announced it will provide $115,000 in grants to support local charities responding to COVID-19 with round two funding provided by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). ECSF grants will support charities serving vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19.... The deadline for applications is Friday October 30th. See applicant guide for more details: https://communityfoundations.ca//ECSF-Round-2-Applicant-Gu Apply for an ECSF Grant: https://cfgp.ca/second-round-of-funding-announced-emergenc/ -- The Foundation is also accepting applications for the 2020 Vital Community Grants - supporting local charities with operating grants as they recover from the initial impacts of COVID-19. The deadline for applications is Friday October 16th. Apply for a Vital Community Grant: https://cfgp.ca/now-accepting-applications-vital-community/ #vitalptbo #ECSFund The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Maryam Monsef Dave Smith Community Foundations of Canada

The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough, the Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner Clinic, and PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network have laun...ched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $50,000 in support of Peterborough’s first consumption and treatment services site. According to a media release issued by PARN on Wednesday (November 18), the funds will be used to retain the property at 220 Simcoe Street (the former Greyhound bus station at the corner of Simcoe and Alymer) where the site would be established, and to cover the costs of studies and renovations required to operate the site. An opioid response hub is already located at the location, but a consumption and treatment services site would allow people to use their drugs safely under trained supervision and to be connected to other life-saving supports. Full story at https://kawarthanow.com//50000-sought-to-support-peterbor/ (Note: our content has always been free and available to everyone with no limits. No registration is required and there's no paywall on our website. So you can share our stories with your friends and they won't be nagged with "You've reached your article limit" or "Sign in to keep reading" or "This article is exclusive to subscribers".)

Making a Difference Today and Tomorrow For Betty and Bill Morris, their charitable giving offers a double happiness. We get the enjoyment of seeing how the money can make a difference today but also over the long term, says Bill.... The Morris’ have lived in the Peterborough area since 1998 and quickly started volunteering in their new community. The couple established the Betty and Bill Morris Fund in 2016. Betty has served on the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough’s board of directors for several years and during that time, learned first-hand about the benefits of giving to a community foundation. The Foundation links people with a philanthropic nature with the priority needs of the charitable sector in the community a win-win for all. They chose to set up their own fund for several reasons: - Fund agreements are tailored to each donor and individuals can choose areas of interest or specific charities to direct their donations; - Donations are ‘pooled’ with others which are professionally invested and managed; - Donors receive a report each year about their fund and regular communication from the Community Foundation; - Donors can easily monitor and add to their fund. Another benefit, says Bill means having our fund is an opportunity to let our kids know what we’re doing and to get them involved if they want to know more. It’s like a family project. Most recently, the Community Foundation has been able to respond to more immediate community needs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s this kind of flexibility, says Bill, that makes the Community Foundation attractive to he and Betty, and distinct from other types of charitable giving. Setting up your own charitable fund at the Community Foundation gives you all the flexibility and involvement of a private foundation while relieving you of the back office costs and responsibilities. The Community Foundation encourages anyone with an interest in establishing their own charitable fund to speak with Foundation staff. Learn more about setting up a fund: https://cfgp.ca/giving/set-up-a-fund/ #vitalptbo The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Peterborough Public Health

A message from our friends at Hospice Peterborough...

Great to see some progress on this important community issue.

Art connects us. Art moves us. To tears. To action. To love. To understanding. Art is essential. Give to the Peterborough Arts Alive Fund and provide grants to local arts organizations - surviving COVID and planning and delivering successful recovery activities: https://cfgp.ca/project/arts-alive-fund/ #vitalptbo... (Photo credit: Flowers, Waverly Heights Park, Peterborough - taken by Todd Barr) Electric City Culture Council The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Mental Health Recovery During a Pandemic When the pandemic was declared last spring, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge had to adjust many of their mental health recovery services. A grant from the COVID-19 Community Response Fund provided a variety of essential supports including supplying clients with taxi credits and cell phones, providing single-session counselling, and covering the costs of hotel rooms for justice clients recently... released from custody. This is a good news story, but more needs to be done. The COVID-19 Community Response Fund supports ongoing recovery needs as charities and vulnerable residents continue to adapt and recover from the effects of the pandemic. Please give generously we are stronger together: https://cfgp.ca/project/covid-19-community-response-fund/ Read the full story here: https://cfgp.ca/mental-health-recovery-during-a-pandemic/ #vitalptbo Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Branch The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Our Vital Community Grants call is under way. Apply online. Closing date is October 16th but why wait? Learn more and apply: https://cfgp.ca/i-am-seeking-a-grant/applying-for-a-grant/ #vitalptbo... The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Pandemic emergency and recovery: supporting survivors of sexual and gender based violence Demand for services at Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC) has gone up significantly during the pandemic. A grant from the COVID-19 Community Response Fund supported one of Ontario's first 24/7 text lines for survivors of sexual violence a new service that arose from increased social isolation and physical distancing measures. This is a good news story, but more needs to be done.... Honestly, the biggest challenge is ensuring we have enough staff to support this large service increase when we were already under capacity before the pandemic, says Lisa Clarke, Executive Director at KSAC. During the pandemic, funders and partner agencies have been working together and building relationships for example our work with Community Care and the Nourish Project providing food security for our clients this has been so wonderful and hopeful. The COVID-19 Community Response Fund supports ongoing recovery needs as charities and vulnerable residents continue to adapt and recover from the effects of the pandemic. Please give generously we are stronger together: https://cfgp.ca/project/covid-19-community-response-fund/ #vitalptbo The City of Peterborough Peterborough County Hiawatha First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township Township of Cavan Monaghan Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Peterborough This Week Peterborough Examiner kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Currents Lakefield Herald PtboCanada CHEX News Trent Hills Now Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Of possible interest to those interested in food security for all... #vitalptbo

Hey Ptbo...check out this invitation to get involved in a shoreline planting project on September 25th #vitalptbo