Message from the Executive Director
Dear Friend of the Foundation,
Summer always brings a welcome change of pace for our Foundation team, and I hope you, too, find time to enjoy family, friends, and all that makes our region special. In Canada, summer is fleeting—so take a moment to relax, swing in a hammock, and enjoy a good book.
This season also offers an opportunity to reflect on what we've accomplished together. Over the past few months, the Community Foundation Grey Bruce has:
• Released a new 40-page Vital Signs Report
• Distributed more than $200,000 through the national Free to Play initiative, creating opportunities for unstructured outdoor play for youth
• Awarded over $245,000 in spring grants to local charities and non-profits
• Hosted a successful Non-Profit Workshop supporting professional development and networking in our charitable sector
• Delivered a Lunch & Learn for Financial Professionals, connecting regional accountants, advisors, and lawyers with philanthropic resources
• Continued development of a new Community Development Corporation focused on affordable housing solutions
• Sent three delegates to the Ontario gathering of Community Foundations in Kanata
• Hosted an online Lake Huron Forever Learning Circle
And that’s only part of the story.
At our recent AGM, we celebrated another successful audit, approved bylaw updates, and welcomed four new board members. Growth, change, and renewal remain important parts of our annual cycle.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Foundation family. Whether you support us as a fundholder, donor, volunteer, ambassador, board member, or advocate for community philanthropy, your generosity and commitment help strengthen our communities and create lasting impact across Grey Bruce.
I hope the summer months provide opportunities to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories. Whether you're travelling, enjoying the outdoors, or simply embracing a slower pace, I wish you a happy, healthy, and safe summer.
I look forward to all we will accomplish together in the months ahead.
Warm regards,
Stuart Reid