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15th Annual Festival of Trees – Another Successful Event in Support of the Kenora & Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation

Kenora – For the past 15 years in December Festival of Trees is held in support of the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation. This year’s event raised…

Executive Director – Full-time Position

This position serves as the Executive Director of The Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation and reports to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for the management and organization of all Community Foundation activities.

A Celebration of Giving in Memory of Laurie (Lawrence) Bednarchuk

Laurie (Lawrence) Bednarchuk was born and raised in Kenora.  He was a proud and skilled tradesman whose certification in plumbing and steam fitting took him all over Canada and parts of the United States for large industrial projects.  His career kept him from Kenora for long periods of time, but he always came home to Lake of the Woods. Here he spent time with his friend and neighbor…

15TH Annual Festival of Trees Annual Fundraiser for the Kenora & Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation

Kenora – The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation (KLWCF) is gearing up for its major fundraiser of the year. “We are thrilled to be celebrating our…

Employment Opportunity

Communications & Marketing Coordinator – Internship – One Year Contract The Position: The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication and marketing…

2017 Signed Financial Statements

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KLWCF June Grant Cheque Distribution | $216,000 Distributed to Community Groups

Kenora– On June 20, 2018, the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation (KLWCF), President Dennis Alvestad had the pleasure of distributing over $216,000 to thirty-nine (39) community…

KLWCF Hires Interim Executive Director

Kenora & Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation President, Mr. Dennis Alvestad, is pleased to announce and welcome Ms. E.M. (Betty) Wires to the Community Foundation staff as Interim…

Communications & Marketing Assistant Internship

The Position: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications and Marketing Assistant will contribute to the development of a comprehensive marketing plan which includes website development and expansion. The incumbent…

2016 in Review.

 

Kenora Kinsmen Announce $50,000 Gift to the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a $50,000 endowment fund with the Kenora Kinsmen Club.  Income from this endowment fund will continue in perpetuity and be…

14th Annual Festival of Trees Charity Fundraiser Nets $28,000

For Immediate release: Kenora, ON – Jan. 1st 2017 The Community Foundation would like to thank everyone involved in making our 14th Annual Festival of Trees Charity Fundraiser, held on…

Holiday Hours – December 2017

Happy season of giving 🙂  

Become a Community Leadership Partner

Community Leadership Partner Program Since 2004, The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation has played a unique role as a civic leader in local charitable giving. Without…

It’s the Season of Giving

It’s the season of giving! Choose the gift of generosity Consider a gift to the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation’s Community Fund. This giving option allows…

Spirit of Generosity Shines at the 14th Annual Festival of Trees Charity Fundraiser

For immediate release: Kenora, ON – Dec. 8th 2017 With over 800 guests enjoying the weekend event held at Seven Generations on Dec 1 and 2nd, many organizations were overjoyed…

2017 Random Act of Kindness Day Newsletter

RAK Day Newsletter  

Community Foundation Week in Kenora 2017

Community Foundation Week: October 30th – November 3rd, 2017 Recognizing the Impact of Community Foundations The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Community…

Smart and Caring Community Volunteer Nominees Announced

For immediate release: Kenora, ON – October 24, 2017 The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation is pleased to announce the list of nominees for their Smart…

2017 Smart and Caring Community Volunteers

Finalists: Theresa Bowen Volunteering started for Theresa, back when her kids were starting in hockey and ringette 35 years ago. She served on the executive of Keewatin ringette and on…