Donor Advised Funds: ‘For us, this is the most strategic way we can make a charitable impact in our lifetime’
A donor advised fund (DAF) provides a seamless and easy way for people to meet their generosity goals. These funds provide scaffolding for the charitable sector and can encourage other generous individuals and businesses to create their own fund to have a meaningful impact. On Oct. 9, Canada’s first DAF Day will help raise awareness […]
Lindsay’s Loves Fund supports well-being for children, families and access to arts programming
Lindsay (Sgro) Bridge brought others together with her enthusiasm for life. She loved people, rich conversations and had a passion for the arts. When she sadly passed away at the age of 44 in 2024, Burlington parents Ralph and Susan Sgro knew they wanted to do something to honour her legacy in way that would […]
Mark’s legacy creates a positive impact for youth
When Mark Wynnyk was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at just 27 years of age, the Barlett/Wynnyk family decided it wanted to honour Mark’s memory, while meeting the needs of the community in an ongoing, sustainable way. The family has done so for more than 15 years with the Now I Can Children’s Fund, […]
Collaborating with BCF is a ‘win-win’
Fundholder Margaret (Marg) Devitt’s route to the Burlington Community Foundation was a journey. Several years ago, her financial advisors suggested she meet with estate planners, who then directed her to BCF to consolidate her charitable giving though a donor advised fund. “My list of charities was far-reaching in that it included local as well as […]
Growing generational nutritional skills
Brian and Virginia Weatherdon know the importance of nutrition and learning skills to promote wellbeing through culinary knowledge. That is why their family started the Weatherdon Fund for Early and Lifelong Nutrition with the Burlington Community Foundation. The Weatherdons create positive community change through their fund, which aims to advance simple and strategic food skills […]