We're thrilled to share a momentous occasion with you—the launch of our Giving Heart Campaign! As we celebrate our 20th anniversary with a fresh logo, we invite you to play a pivotal role in supporting operations. Our rejuvenated logo embodies the core of our mission, and we're reaching out to you because your contribution can make a tremendous impact. By joining forces with us, you're not only fostering the ever-changing landscape of Elgin and St. Thomas but also ensuring that our Community Foundation remains a sturdy bridge connecting donors with causes they're passionate about.

The goal of the fund is to spread social awareness to First Responders mental health issues. They support initiatives and organizations that focus on providing mental health supports for First Responders. The fund assists revolving grantees with health training, awareness, events, peer support groups and service animals.

Created to support various projects determined by the Port Stanley Village Association. This includes 200 Trees for 200 Years.

Established by the OhiOntario International Friendship Games Association to support post secondary education in the area of physical activity.

The Anita May Fund is established in honour and memory of Anita, who advocated passionately for mental health care and used music as a vehicle for healing, education and enrichment. The funds raised are used to support those affected by mental illness, as well as alleviate barriers to music and arts programs for families suffering financial hardship.

Support regional and local charities with a focus on healthcare, community and youth

This fund is established to support programs and services of Violence Against Women Services Elgin County

An anonymous family fund supporting local and regional charities

Established by Mickey and Gerry Costello, this Fund celebrates talented music and storytelling performers from Elgin County through scholarship awards. Applications can come from writers, singers, film students, composers, musicians, etc.

This fund was established as a memorial to Captain Dennis Redman who died in the line of duty. The fund is to assist future firefighters and emergency personnel with educational expenses. The fund has issued scholarships to those who are going into firefighting and emergency related careers.

To support charitable purposes and activities of the Foundation, in particular to support the greatest needs of the local community, guided by research data and granting priorities established by the Great-EST Needs Fund.

Established to attract donations and support charitable causes in Dutton Dunwich - West Elgin area.

Scholarships to support youth entrepreneurship, encouraging youth to complete their education, return to their communities and start and participate in small businesses as well as promoting community economic development. Helen was a trailblazer and entrepreneur. She was the first woman St. Thomas city councillor; president and ultimately Executive Director of YWCA. For many years she was Executive Director at Elgin Business Resource Centre. This fund provides an annual scholarship to recognize youth interested in a career in business and/or entrepreneurial disciplines.

Established by the charitable organization as a permanent fund to ensure an ongoing source of support for their programs and operations

Established to support restoration plan for the museum

Supporting children and youth with a dual diagnosis (a combination of a developmental disability with a mental health problem), and respite for their caregivers.

Established by a charitable organization as a permanent fund to ensure an ongoing source of support for their programs and operations

Fund operations and maintenance for the Fingal Heritage Park

To support charitable activities or charitable organizations, more specifically; to annually grant to the greatest charitable needs of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin.

The “Frances Tarry Covid-19 Relief Fund” has been created to help the most vulnerable people in our community in this trying time. Donations are in memory of Frances Eva Tarry (née Gregory) of St. Thomas who passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23rd, 2020, at the age of 96.

Address some of the local area's most pressing issues, greatest needs or a charitable direction that will start the community down this road.

Guided by direction provided in their estate, this fund has a focus on specific charities under a general Education theme.

A family fund to celebrate Jaden’s life with a student scholarship, and/or a grant to support sick children in Elgin/Middlesex.

Support environmental, animal welfare and wildlife protection agencies. Previous grantees have included: Ecojustice, Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Animal Aide of St. Thomas, Pets/Friends for Life, The David Suzuki Foundation

Established by Jean and Nancy Biehl to support environmental and animal welfare protection agencies. Grants have been made to: Animal Aide of St. Thomas, Animalert, Ecojust, Nature Canada, Thames Valley Land Trust, World Wildlife Fund Canada to name a few.

The Jim O’Grady Legacy Fund was established to support registration and equipment, and/or projects and programs for children who would otherwise not be able to participate in sporting activities due to lack of funds.

A family fund established to honour this former mayor, alderman, entrepreneur, business leader, community activist and founder of Christmas Care. This fund supports projects she promoted as a tireless and passionate steward. Priorities include Christmas Care, automotive scholarships, local charities and projects that reflect her concern for others, and passion for community values

Established in memory of June Horton (nee Ernest), a War Bride with wide-ranging interests in reading, gardening, nature, animals and ballet, the Fund will grant in the areas of animal welfare, kidney disease and ballet and possibly other charities.

To support the charitable activities/organizations which are specifically related to poverty initiatives and youth.

To support charitable causes by issuing grants, scholarships and bursaries as recommended by Advisors.

Support leadership in promoting healthy living and active lifestyles for children.

A family fund which supports local charities and projects that reflect family values, and provide scholarships for post secondary education and other charitable projects.

The Landan Kindness Fund was established in November 2023 in memory of our oldest son, Landan Farquharson, who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident while riding his dirt bike just minutes from our home. The purpose of the Landan Kindness Fund is to carry forward his legacy and the many life lessons he exemplified. To know Landan was to love him. He made sure of it with his swagger, cheeky grin, and abundant confidence. Landan embodied leadership qualities, being kind, helpful, charismatic, determined, and hardworking. He never gave up until he perfected everything, whether it was a new soccer move, a part for his bikes, or his schoolwork. While Landan may be “forever 14,” we are committed to helping others in his honor and memory, as he did during his short life. Our boy had big plans and numerous achievements; his room was filled with medals and awards. Our goal with this fund is to provide opportunities in sports to others in his name. From an early age, Landan loved the outdoors, enjoying activities like fishing, creek jumping, frog catching, and sports. He started playing soccer at age 3, and his passion for the sport grew as he began playing competitively at 8 and regionally soon after. He excelled in almost every sport or track event he tried, but he was never one to brag. Often, he was seen helping his teammates improve, ensuring no one was left behind. Although highly competitive and hating to lose, Landan always supported his teammates. Our world and family were devastated by this tragedy and the loss of our shining star. However, our mission and vision for the Landan Kindness Fund bring us comfort and healing by keeping his values and spirit alive. Our mission is to ease the financial burden of sports for families and support other youth-focused charitable organizations, giving back in Landan’s name and honoring his kind, passionate spirit.

In memory of Branden Pettit of St. Thomas, who died tragically as the result of a skateboarding accident at the age of 15, this Fund is dedicated to helmet safety in sports and recreation.

Support charitable activities/organizations whose activities are within objects of the Foundation, especially greatest needs of Elgin-St. Thomas area

Granting is guided by priorities that reflect the life, work and interests of Marg and Harold Carroll. The St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank, The INN and The Salvation Army are primary grantees.

A family fund dedicated to supporting Art in public places and the maintenance of this art. Previous granting has allowed for artwork on permanent display at the St. Thomas Public Library, St. Thomas Public Art Centre, Valleyview, North America Railway Hall of Fame and YWCA-St. Thomas Elgin.

A family fund established to support specific charities, including The Salvation Army, Pickering College, St. Thomas Christmas Care, St. Thomas Public Library (audio books), St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation (children’s needs) and the Children’s Hospital.

Established in 2020 by the nephews and nieces of Norma to continue her century-long legacy of community volunteering and donating to her local communities. Purpose to annually grant to the greatest needs of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin

Committed to maintaining the St. Thomas Parks and Recreation heritage for generations and will contribute to capital projects and improvements to our Parks, Recreation or Trails infrastructure.

Established by a charitable organization as a permanent fund to ensure an ongoing source of support for their programs and operations

To support the property development and construction of new affordable housing as a collaborative project between YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, Doug Tarry Homes and Sanctuary Homes along with the ongoing operations, maintenance and program delivery for housing and life stabilization in the downtown core.

Established to attract donations and support charitable causes in the Township of Southwold.

Awards annual scholarships for post secondary school education in a travel and tourism related area of study.

Help St. Thomas Elevated Park continue to grow.

A family fund established by Tom Fox with proceeds to Elgin County charities. A yearly golf tournament continues to raise fund. Grants have been made to: Make-A-Wish,STEGH Foundation, Second Stage Housing, Ronald McDonald House, Chrohn's and Colitis Canada.

A family fund established by Sine and William Herold in support of local and regional charities. Many grants through the years including to: PKD Foundation of Canada for research in kidney disease, Western University, CASO Station for window maintenance, The Salvation Army, United Way and many others.

A fund established to improve and enhance the appeal, vibrancy and cultural life of the City of St. Thomas, with particular attention to arts and culture or education, and the natural environment, with consideration given to similar projects in Elgin County.

Established by a charitable organization as a permanent fund to support the ongoing delivery of programs and services for children, youth and adults with a focus on housing stability, homelessness prevention, life stabilization, settlement services, education and skill development, food security, childcare, aquatics and poverty interventions.