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Moffat Family Fund Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Deadline: March 6, 2023 The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation is now seeking grant proposals from registered charities and non-profit organizations sponsored by a registered charity for our…

Community Services Recovery Fund Applications Open until February 21st

Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation taking part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in Community Services Organizations. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Now…

Festival of Trees Rocking Around the Christmas Tree coming December 3rd!

Join us for a night of Christmas joy and support the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation  4 Locations hosting this wonderful event for our community including The Plaza,…

Community Needs Granting NOW OPEN!

(Kenora, ON), (August 17th, 2022): The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation is now seeking proposals from registered charities and non-profit organizations sponsored by a registered charity for…

Making Waves – Cruising for Community Returns September 9th!

KLWCF in partnership with the MS Kenora and Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is excited to announce the return of Making Waves – Cruising for Community. This 90-minute Cruise…

3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises over $30,000!

(Kenora, ON), (July 15th, 2022): On June 16th, 2022, Westland Insurance hosted the 3rd Annual Kenora & Lake of the Woods Community Foundation Charity Golf Tournament at the Kenora Golf…

Flow Through Fund Created to Support Ukrainian Refugees in Kenora

Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new flow through fund to assist Kenora Supports Ukraine. Donations will assist overall efforts…

25 in 5 Hour Giving Challenge Raises over $30,000

Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation is happy to announce the results of our 25 in 5 Giving Challenge that was hosted at Copperfin Credit Union on May…

25k in 5 Giving Challenge Returns May 13th

Time to start figuring out who you will challenge whether that’s your friends, family members, even local businesses to make a donation towards community endowment funds on May 13th. These…

SIGN UP FOR 3RD ANNUAL KLWCF CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT NOW!!!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 3rd Annual KLWCF Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Westland Insurance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP We will be at the links on June 16th…

Volunteer Board of Director Applications Being Accepted

Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation is seeking community members to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. Candidates must be able to serve a three year term, attend…

We Mourn the Loss of Pat Alvestad

Dear Friends, It’s with heavy hearts, we share the sad news that Pat Alvestad, a valued member of the Kenora & Lake of the Wood Community Foundation family, has passed…

KLWCF COVID-19 Response Statement

During this period of heightened uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Foundation wants to assure its community partners, donors and grantees that…

RBC Future Launch Community Challenge

Kenora & Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation is pleased to host the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, and to make up to $15,000 per project available to youth-led…

Welcome Crystal Kast

Welcome to the newest member of our team. Crystal Kast joined us this week as the new full time Executive Assistant. Crystal comes to KLWCF with Over 18+ years combined…

Youth in Philanthropy Students Have Granted $62,500 to our Community

Kenora – Young people who care about their communities are increasingly getting involved in philanthropy.  This was most evident at the Youth in Philanthropy Program (YIP) granting celebration held on…

Call for Lake of the Woods Dream Funds Applications

The Community Foundation is seeking proposals from local Registered Charities and Non-Profits sponsored by a Registered Charity that fall into the following categories. General needs of the community: • Arts…

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Moffat Family Fund

The Community Foundation is currently seeking proposals from local (Kenora and Lake of the Woods Region) Registered Charities (registered as a Charity with Canada Revenue Agency) and Non–Profit organizations (that…

2018 in Review

 

Call for Proposals – Moffat Fund and Dream Fund Grants

Please be advised that the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation has made changes to our Spring Call for Grants. The Community Foundation is now combining the…