A Community Fund is Coming to Mississippi Mills

Press Release – Mississippi Mills Community Fund

Join your friends and neighbours to explore the Mississippi Mills Community Fund, coming to our community in 2025!

Community Foundations were founded 100 years ago in Cleveland Ohio. Since then, they have spread throughout the US, Canada and the world. Their mission is to serve their communities by attracting donors and using funds donated to help local charities meet the specific needs of their communities. There are now over 200 Community Foundations in Canada. 

In 1986, the Community Foundation of Ottawa was founded (https://www.ocf-fco.ca/) and they have been instrumental in the development of new community funds in our region. Now a community fund is coming to Mississippi Mills to serve OUR community. 

The Mississippi Mills Community Fund is a new initiative created by local community builders who are passionate about strengthening and supporting Mississippi Mills. The Ottawa Community Foundation has been chosen as our partner to provide expertise in fund administration and investment. Mississippi Mills Community Fund is responsible for all local activities and decision-making. This collaboration ensures that OUR fund grows sustainably, respects donor wishes, and provides impactful grants tailored to Mississippi Mills' unique needs, fostering a flourishing community where every resident has access to essential resources. It does not compete with other fundraising efforts; rather, it provides a vehicle to make your charitable dollars grow.

The local Mississippi Mills Community Fund founding committee welcomes everyone to an information session at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum at 3 Rosamond Street East in Almonte on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. Details about the fund, how it works, who is involved and the experience of other Community Foundations will be presented with ample time for questions.

Speakers:

• Janet Adams, Manager, Philanthropic Services & Community Building for the Ottawa Community Foundation

• Daren Givoque, Chair of the North Grenville Community Fund

• Benjamin Haskins, Managing Partner, Quadrus Investment Services Limited

This event is free but as space is limited, we invite you to register at TicketsPlease - https://mmcf.ticketsplease.ca/product/launch-and-information-session/. Refreshments will be served.

For further information, visit https://mmcommunityfund.ca/. Sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the Mississippi Mills Community Fund.