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December 3, 2009 (PDF - 52 KB)

Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough names Andrea Dicks founding Executive Director.

October 16, 2009 (PDF - 129 KB)

Local MPP Jeff Leal Celebrates $190,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grant to undertake a three-year organizational development and capacity building project.

April 14, 2008 (PDF - 49 KB)

"Nurturing Community through Philanthropy: An Introduction to Community Foundations".

April 15, 2008 (PDF - 40 KB)

Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program announces grants and product donations to strengthen community and heritage groups in Peterborough.

April 14, 2008 (PDF - 45 KB)

Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough Receives $15,000 Environmental Fund Grant.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough is the vital link between caring community members and local causes that matter. We foster philanthropy by pooling endowed and special funds, while our grants to registered charities enhance the quality of life for our citizens.

Our Mandate

Building on the spirit and history of generosity of Peterborough County and City we will:

• Offer an opportunity for people to give back to the community that has nurtured them
• Foster the growth of community philanthropy
• Build and carefully manage community endowments
• Provide exceptional donor services
• Address community needs and opportunities through strategic grant making and organizational support
• Partner with other foundations and charities
• Provide leadership on key community issues

Community foundations bring together visionary people who care about their communities. They are independent, volunteer-driven, charitable organizations that aim to strengthen their communities by:

• Facilitating philanthropy
• Partnering with donors to build permanent endowments and other funds that provide direct financial support to community projects
• Providing leadership on broad issues of community concern.