BCF Summer Student Reflects on How Everyday Choices Shape Community
What does it mean to be part of a community? Until this summer, BCF’s summer student had never thought to ask herself that question. 🔗 Read more about Julia’s experience (and what she concluded) in this month’s Generous Community column in Burlington Today: https://www.burlingtontoday.com/columns/generous-community/everyday-choices-shape-community-burlington-summer-student-reflects-12626527 For past columns, visit: https://www.burlingtontoday.com/columns/generous-community
Anonymous $25,000 Fundholder Gift Helps Bring Wheelchair Trishaw to Burlington
A new wheelchair trishaw is coming to Burlington thanks to a generous anonymous gift of $25,000 from BCF fundholders. Cycling Without Age Hamilton-Burlington, which works in partnership with New Hope Community Bikes, will operate the trishaw (in addition to its current programming), which will allow for greater accessibility for seniors who want to put the […]
Celebrating three stories of women’s generosity ahead of International Women’s Day
Our latest column in Burlington Today is out! This month, ahead of International Women’s Day, BCF CEO Megan Tregunno celebrates the gifts of three women who supported BCF as part of their estate planning. This year’s IWD theme is Give to Gain, and these women have shown how giving can be community’s gain by giving […]
Cause funds help make giving simple, deepen community impact
Did you know the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) offers a way to support specific needs in the local community, without opening a fund or making a long-term commitment? BCF works with many generous individuals, families, and businesses who permanently invest their funds to support sustainable philanthropy. However, we are designed to meet the evolving needs of our […]
Legacy of Generosity from Burlington Community Foundation’s Inaugural Chair, Doug Leggat
As 2025 came to a close, BCF received news that Douglas (Doug) Leggat, the inaugural Chair of the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF), passed away. Doug was well-known in the Burlington community, both as a business leader through the Leggat Auto Group, and an active community builder. At BCF, we knew him as a thoughtful and generous leader […]
BCF Fundholder Dr. Wally Pieczonka inducted into BPAC Hall of Fame
Burlington Community Foundation is pleased to congratulate BCF fundholder Dr. Wally Pieczonka on his 2025 induction into the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) Hall of Fame. Dr. Pieczonka has been a longtime supporter of the arts in Burlington and the Burlington Community Foundation. The Pieczonka Family Foundation Fund, which holds the assets of the Pieczonka Family Foundation […]
35 Local Organizations Receive Vital Funding Thanks to Burlington Community Foundation Donors
Funds will support housing, standard of living, children and youth, and mental health and wellness FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 1, 2025 BURLINGTON, Ontario – Thanks to the generosity of donors, Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) has granted $315,000 to 35 charities, adding to the more than $13 million in total granting in BCF’s 26-year history. BCF’s […]
Burlington Community Foundation Launches Housing Support Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 5, 2025 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – Today, the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) is announcing the launch of a community campaign with the formation of a Housing Support Fund, with the goal of raising $50,000 for two local housing initatives and creating a long-term investment in housing support for the Burlington community. […]
Burlington Community Foundation Launches 2025 Vital Signs Report
September 16, 2025 MEDIA RELEASE Top areas rated as most important by Burlington residents include improving cost of living, housing affordability, traffic and community planning/development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Today, the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) is launching Burlington’s 2025 Vital Signs report, presented by FirstOntario Credit Union. Vital Signs is Canada’s largest community-driven data […]
Ralph & Susan Sgro Announce $1M Transformational Gift Commitment to BCF
This gift will support a fund in honour of their late daughter Lindsay, and support the well-being of children, families, and youth access to the arts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 4, 2025 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – Today, the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) is honoured to announce a transformational gift commitment of $1 million from […]