Events in 2012
For more information on events in 2012, please click here to e-mail us or call 905-775-6460
Events 2011
Our first event in 2011 ‘Rooted in Community’, featured Ron Elli
s sharing stories of his experiences in this area, as well as his adventures as a well-known hockey player. He talked on his experience on Team Canada in 1972 and that famous Canadian-Russian series. Ellis also answered questions from the audience and signed autographs to support the Bradford West Gwillimbury and District Community Foundation. George Holancin, and his sisters, Johanna (Holancin) Meharg and Pauline Holancin, donated original artwork to the silent auction. George’s heron sculpture, his sisters’ paintings, and other items such as a hockey jersey autographed by Brendan Shanahan made this a successful fundraising evening. Click to view article, Rooted in the Community
Our second event, Rooted in Community” Health Care Support – Are you Ready? Was equally successful. We had representatives from South Lake Regional Health Center, Community Care Access Center, St. Elizabeth Health Care, Community & Home Assistance to Seniors, and Specialty Care - Bradford Valley who presented information on providing and receiving health care support in our community. Local artists of the BWG Studio Tour donated their artwork for the silent action. Click to view article, Health and Art, in the Community
In June the Bradford West Gwillimbury and District Community Foundation and
Benjamin Moore & Co. announced $3,000 in cash grants and $750 in donated Benjamin Moore paint for the project to restore the Scanlon House in the Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. Click to view article, Scanlon House being restored
The Community Foundations of Simcoe County announced exciting news this year. They sponsored a video contest entitled: "What does a strong community mean to you?" Residents throughout Simcoe County were asked to create a 60 second video in response to the question. A video from each of the four community foundation areas (Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Huronia, and Orillia) was chosen. The winner from our area chose the Helpin
g Hand Food Bank as the charity to receive the prize money of $500. He also received the opportunity to create a promotional video. Click to view, BWG winning video Click to view article, Bradford winner of 'Strong Communities, Strong Future'
We the Board of the Bradford West Gwillimbury and District Community Foundation would like to thank you for your support and for being “Rooted in Community”!
Event 2010
Professional Advisors' Seminar
May 19, 2010
This seminar is designed to help professional advisors assist their
clients with charitable giving. Sweeping changes are affecting the
world of philanthropy. The dramatic growth of new wealth, the
desire of individuals to be more involved with their charitable giving,
the increasing diversity of potential donors and the intergenerational
transfer of wealth are just a few factors influencing this change.
