Guelph Community Foundation

Guelph Community Foundation We see a community that is smart, caring, creative, safe, green, fun, but most of all vital.

As a charitable public foundation, we have been working to support the Guelph area through endowments, stewardship, granting and community leadership for over 25 years. Vitality is the unique spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone. It is put into action by people coming together, getting involved in community issues, and providing philanthropic support for causes and organizations.

Attention Local Non-profits! The Finding Abundance Symposium is THIS MONTH! 🤩Join us for a FREE day of learning, sharing...
08/31/2026

Attention Local Non-profits! The Finding Abundance Symposium is THIS MONTH! 🤩
Join us for a FREE day of learning, sharing and connecting with organizations across , &

📅Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰Time: 8:45 – 3 pm
📍Location: Wellington Catholic D.S.B. 255 Speedvale Ave. West Guelph

The day will bring together local non-profits to share strategies, build relationships, and spark new ideas. It will once again be held at the Wellington Catholic D.S.B. The day will include workshops and sessions which will cover a range of topics.

Non-profit professionals from our community will gather to learn from the speakers and from each other. They will have opportunities to build peer relationships and to share ways to overcome common challenges in this sector. 🍕Light breakfast & lunch will be provided.

This event is hosted by: United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin , Toward Common Ground, County of Wellington, The City of Guelph & the Guelph Community Foundation.

🔗Register here: https://trellis.org/findingabundance

The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s 24th Annual Bishop's Dinner for Community Needs is back again this Octob...
08/28/2026

The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s 24th Annual Bishop's Dinner for Community Needs is back again this October! 🍾

The event will be held at the Italian Canadian Club on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Purchase your tickets for good food, connection and for the support of our Guelph and Wellington Community! 🤩

Over the past two decades, this signature event has raised over $850,000 to help support children’s educational programming, access to food to those in need in our community, mental health programs, environmental stewardship initiatives, and much more. They have heard directly from organizations and those they serve, how this funding has made a significant difference in their lives and in our community.💙

This year they are committed to investments for four organization recipients in Guelph and Wellington:
⭐Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
⭐Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Wellington-Guelph
⭐Immigrant Services-Guelph Wellington
⭐St. Vincent De Paul Society (Outreach and Food Programs)

To purchase tickets, visit: canadahelps.org/en/charities/guelph-community-foundation/events/24th-annual-bishops-dinner-for-community-needs/ 👈

Please note: All ticket purchases will generate a taxable donation receipt.

This week's features Hope House Guelph CFC!🎒Hope House was able to give out nearly THREE THOUSAND backpacks to childre...
08/27/2026

This week's features Hope House Guelph CFC!🎒

Hope House was able to give out nearly THREE THOUSAND backpacks to children across 12 community locations through the Guelph Community Backpack Project! This collaborative program is essiential in helping low-income families send their children back to school with the supplies they need and the confidence to succeed. 📚

From selecting their own backpacks to receiving added essentials like hygiene items, children surveyed reported feeling prepared and included, with 94% sharing they felt excited and 95% saying they felt ready for school.😊 We are grateful to have been able to help fund such a meaningful initiative that removes barriers and helps every child start the school year ready to learn!

Read the full story here: 🔗 guelphcf.ca/backpack-project-gcfgrantstories/

Want to stay in the loop with all the exciting things happening at The Guelph Community Foundation? 🤔Don't miss out, sub...
08/26/2026

Want to stay in the loop with all the exciting things happening at The Guelph Community Foundation? 🤔Don't miss out, subscribe to our quarterly eNewsletter for inspiring stories, news, and everything GCF!

Our Fall eNewsletter is coming soon🍂
🔗https://bit.ly/SubscribeGCFNewsletter

Earlier this month the amazing volunteers who make up the Community Foundation's Grants Committee met with us to discu...
08/25/2026

Earlier this month the amazing volunteers who make up the Community Foundation's Grants Committee met with us to discuss our policies and to prepare for this fall's Community Grant. We discussed ideas on how we can be more and in our support of the incredible that serve this . Always such a treat to be able to meet in person and connect!

Thank you to BDO Guelph for hosting our meeting in their beautiful space. 🙏

The Sleeman Better Water Fund Opens Next Month!! 💧🍁This Canada-wide grant supports charitable organizations focused on r...
08/24/2026

The Sleeman Better Water Fund Opens Next Month!! 💧

🍁This Canada-wide grant supports charitable organizations focused on responsible water use (conservation and preservation) or accessibility of clean water in communities. Funding requests are up to $40,000 per application! 🤩Applications will open on Monday September 14!

✉️Wondering if your charitable organization is eligible? Email us at [email protected]

🔗Learn more atbout this grant on our website: guelphcf.ca/sbwf

Le fonds « Sleeman Better Water Fund » ouvre le mois prochain !! 💧🍁 Cette subvention pancanadienne soutient les organism...
08/24/2026

Le fonds « Sleeman Better Water Fund » ouvre le mois prochain !! 💧

🍁 Cette subvention pancanadienne soutient les organismes de bienfaisance qui œuvrent pour une utilisation responsable de l'eau (conservation et préservation) ou pour l'accès à de l'eau potable au sein des communautés. Le financement peut atteindre 40 000 $ par demande ! 🤩 Les inscriptions débutent le lundi 14 septembre !

✉️ Vous vous demandez si votre organisme de bienfaisance est admissible ? Écrivez-nous à [email protected]

🔗 En savoir plus : guelphcf.ca/sbwf


Life at Sleeman

Need a space to host your next meeting, workshop, or brainstorming session in ?Our bright and welcoming boardroom at th...
08/21/2026

Need a space to host your next meeting, workshop, or brainstorming session in ?
Our bright and welcoming boardroom at the Guelph Community Foundation is available to rent and comes equipped with everything you need for a productive gathering.

✅ Fits 10–20 people
✅ Includes Wi-Fi, whiteboard, markers, and a brand new LCD projector
✅ $50/hour (or $25/hour for non-profits!)
📍 55 Wyndham St. N, Suite 4A, Guelph

Located in Quebec Street Mall, and it's perfect for workshops or team meetings in the heart of the city!

👉Details: guelphcf.ca/community-board-room-rental/

This week's features !🎶Guelph Youth Singers brought together 31 children and youth from their choir for a full-day out...
08/20/2026

This week's features !🎶

Guelph Youth Singers brought together 31 children and youth from their choir for a full-day outdoor retreat at Camp Bellaleo. 🏕️ Through rehearsals, team building, and creative sessions, choristers built confidence, formed deeper friendships, and experienced the joy of making music together in a space where every young person felt supported and connected.

We are grateful to have been able to help fund such an amazing bonding experience that goes beyond musical training! 🤩

Read the full story here: 🔗 guelphcf.ca/gys-retreat-gcfgrantstories/

Today, August 19th, is World Humanitarian Day as designated by the United Nations. Observed by UN members all around the...
08/19/2026

Today, August 19th, is World Humanitarian Day as designated by the United Nations. Observed by UN members all around the world, this day recognizes individuals providing aid as well as those who have died in humanitarian causes. 🌎

Our has a long history of providing humanitarian aid to various causes, from supporting coming to to raising support for causes around the world. We thank and acknowledge everyone involved in humanitarian causes and for all the amazing work that you do!

The Guelph Giving Pledge Fund, managed by the Guelph Community Foundation, provides financial support to organizations helping to meet the immediate crisis needs of those experiencing and poverty, as well as those working toward long-term solutions to end these crisis in our community.

On this , considering making a gift to the Guelph Giving Pledge Fund and help ensure that our neighbours in need have access to the support they deserve. Every contribution makes a difference!

💚Here's how you can support donate to the Guelph Giving Pledge Fund:
1. Visit https://guelphcf.ca/donate/
2. Select the Guelph Giving Pledge Fund in the dropdown menu
3. Complete your donation

Guelph Giving Pledge

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55 Wyndham Street North, Suite 4A, Old Quebec Street Mall
Guelph, ON
N1H7T8

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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