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 […]
A Refreshed Website With a New Giving Hub
Welcome to our new website! After much discussion, deliberation and creative design, we are pleased to share this new look and feel with you. Our new website will provide a portal to everything Burlington Community Foundation – it won’t be hard to see why we have been this city’s generosity and giving hub for more […]
BCF Launches a New Monthly Column in Burlington Today
We’re pleased to share that our new monthly column will launch today at www.BurlingtonToday.com! ✨ Each month, Burlington Foundation CEO Megan Tregunno will share her thoughts around issues relevant to this generous community we call home. Topics may include community connection (hint: that’s the first one), generosity planning, charitable features, Foundation updates and information, and more. […]
Burlington Foundation Gives $300,000 in Community Grants to Support Mental Health, Food Security, Climate Action, Children and Youth and More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 27, 2024 BURLINGTON, Ontario – Today, the Burlington Foundation is pleased to announce $300,000 in local grant funding, the largest single round of granting made from its Burlington Community Fund in the organization’s 25-year history. This amount is a significant boost from the last cycle of funding from the Burlington Community […]