What’s New

		Indulge in a mysterious party full of intrigue, illusion and surprise. The Burlington Community Foundation presents the 2010 Masquerade Ball on October 30, 2010 at the Burlington Convention Centre. Click on the logo to find out more details about ticket information and sponsorship opportunities. We hope to see you there!

		Now I Can Children’s Fund Supports Youth Climb 16 boys and girls ages 7-12 from the Our Kid’s Network, Aldershot Hub will challange both body and mind at Climber’s Rock, an indoor rock climbing facility in Burlington. The goal is to reconnect kids with the fun, challange and reward of climbing and to help develop confidence and self esteem. The initiative driven by Dan Wynnyk and sponsored by the Now I Can Children’s Fund will be followed by a friendly discussion of their experience over pizza at Pizza Hut. Read More

		The Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) Receives Community Award Conservation Halton recognized the BCF with a Conservation Award of Excellence. BCF is the community catalyst behind the development of the Burlington BlueCreeks Project - a partnership between Burlington’s leading environmental groups to enhance the health of Grindstone Creek. Read more in the media release below.

		Will Planning: Defining Your Life through Giving Many of us don’t think we need a will as we are young and healthy and we don’t even think about dying. But what if something unforeseen happens? Are you prepared? Take a few moments to read Cheryl Taylor’s account of Helen DeBoer-Daggat’s son, Reuben, a Canadian reserve soldier. The Burlington Community Foundation can help you define your life through giving.

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes Deloitte - Karen Wilkinson FCA as a Platinum Partner in our Partners Program.

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life as our Diamond Partner in our Partners Program.

		BCF Presents Round Tables for Charities For the Burlington Community Foundation to effectively support the broad issues of the community, we need to know what they are. To that end, we are hosting 3 Round Tables in May focusing on the environment, (May 11), arts & culture (May 20), and Children.(May 27). Who Should Attend? The individual(s) who best understand the issues underpinning various programs, projects, and services you deliver. Registration is on a first come/first served basis. Contact info@burlingtonfoundation.org to register.

		A Milestone at the Burlington Community Foundation: The BCF Board and Staff congratulate Cheryl Taylor, Executive Director, as she recently celebrated her 5th anniversary with the Foundation. In reflection, Cheryl noted that the number of funds created by caring community citizens has tripled in five years which has enabled the Foundation to grant over $1.2 million to charities serving the Burlington area and beyond. We all wish Cheryl continued "friend raising" success for the future.

SB Partners Goes Above and Beyond for Charities!		Time in a Bottle: Doing More with Less Featuring Mark Venning & Heather Turnbull May 11, 2010, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. If you could save time in a bottle, how big would that bottle need to be? At this first Think Camp 2010 session, Heather Turnbull will facilitate a group discussion around how we can work smarter, while doing more with less in a not-for-profit world. And while we’re at it, how do you learn to say NO to the many demands of the ’pressure-tense’? Check out the PDF below for more information and to register. SB Partners has also created a brochure on How HST will impact Not-For-Profit Organizations. Check it out:

Health & Wellness Show Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10 am - 3 pm Burlington Seniors Centre 2285 New St. (in Central Park) Free door prizes, Free admission, Lots of Samples.		Drop by the Burlington Community Foundation Booth and say hello.



		Only $5,000 left to raise for The Burlington BlueCreeks Project: A community project to improve the health of Grindstone Creek Encouraged by the Burlington Community Foundation, Conservation Halton, Conservation Halton Foundation, The Bay Area Restoration Council, Royal Botanical Gardens and the Hamilton-Halton Watershed Stewardship Program are working together on this innovative community project. The goal: to improve water quality and riparian habitat in the Grindstone Creek watershed in Burlington and engage our community through public education and hands-on projects to protect our precious water resources. For more details about this exciting initiative or to get involved, please visit: www.burlingtonbluecreeks.ca or contact Brian Hobbs at Conservation Halton Foundation at (905) 336-1158 x 255 or found@hrca.on.ca

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes back Interior Concepts Design Consultants as a Silver Partner in our Partners Program.

		Nominate a Burlington Philanthropist today! Leave an imprint today for the world tomorrow The Burlington Community Foundation is seeking to recognize a Burlington resident who has contributed to philanthropy in a significant way in his/her lifetime. Do you know someone who has made a philanthropic difference in the world, our community and in the lives of others? Deadline for nomination submissions is April 30, 2010. Complete the nomination form today. Your successful nomination guarantees 2 complimentary seats to our Philanthropist of the Year Award Dinner to be held in Fall 2010 and appear on stage for the award presentation!


		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes Cogeco as a Gold Partner in our Partners Program.

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes back Creaghan McConnell Group as a Silver Partner in our Partners Program.

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes back Discovery Ford who have moved from a Silver Partner to a Gold Partner this year.

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes back SB Partners as a Silver Partner in our Partners Program.

		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes back Mavis and Wally Pieczonka as a Silver Partner in our Partners Program.

yourCFO Advisory Group Inc.		The Burlington Community Foundation welcomes back yourCFO Advisory Group as a Friend of the Foundation.