Burlington Foundation Awards $335,370 in Grants Through the Emergency Community Support Fund
Burlington, ON, July 28, 2020 – Today, Burlington Foundation announced it has awarded $335,370 in grants to 18 charities to address critical needs affecting vulnerable community members in Burlington greatly impacted by COVID-19. Click to learn more
Brant /Halton/Peel Partnership Allocates $715,550 Through the Federal Investment Readiness Program
Burlington Foundation is proud to announce as part of the Brant/Halton/Peel Partnership, the recipients of the consortium’s first round of funding through the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program. Click to learn more.
Community Funding and Collaboration Lead to a New Refrigerated Van for Food for Life
Burlington Foundation has collaborated with several local partners to support Food for Life in purchasing a new refrigerated van to support the significant growth in need due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Click to learn more.
Announcing first 17 Pandemic Response Fund grants to front-line charities
Burlington Foundation announces first 17 grants from Covid-19 Response Fund – $163,500 to support charities on the front-line. Click to learn more.
Half-million dollar donation supports local pandemic relief efforts
Burlington, ON, April 19, 2020 – The Paletta family, known for its long and extensive local philanthropy, have announced a donation of $500,000 to support pandemic relief efforts, split equally between Hamilton and Burlington. Read more.
Burlington Foundation launches $100,000 Pandemic Response Fund
Burlington, ON, March 31, 2020 – In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, Burlington Foundation with generous support from Pioneer Energy, has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund with an initial $100,000 commitment. Read more.
Dr. Wally Pieczonka’s $2.7-million Gift Largest in Burlington Foundation history
Burlington, ON, January 27, 2020 – Burlington Foundation is honoured to announce the largest donation in its 20-year history through a legacy gift of $2.7-million by Dr. Wally Pieczonka. Read more
Federal Investment Readiness Program Brings Local Partners Together
Oakville, ON, December 20, 2019 – Burlington Foundation is proud to be a part of the Federal Investment Readiness Program, bringing local partners together to advance social innovation and social finance in Brant, Halton and Peel. Read more.
Paletta Family Announces $500,000 Leadership Gift and Establishes Fund
Burlington, ON, December 18, 2019 – Burlington Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Pasquale (Pat) and Anita Paletta Foundation Fund with Burlington Foundation through a generous gift of $500,000. Read more
Angelo Paletta Named 2019 Distinguished Philanthropist
Burlington, ON – May 14, 2019 – Today, Burlington Foundation is very pleased to announce that Angelo Paletta, prominent businessman and philanthropist, has been named 2019 Distinguished Philanthropist. Angelo will be honoured at Burlington Foundation’s 20thAnniversary Celebration being held on the evening of Thursday, October 24, 2019. Read more