Durham Community Foundation awards $2,230,000 to local charities
Durham Community Foundation is proud to have partnered with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada to deliver $1,788,385 through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) in the Region of Durham and an additional $149,623 in the municipality of Northumberland County.
Since launching in May 2020, our Foundation responded to 400 calls from local charities, reviewed 198 applications and awarded funds to 140 registered charities providing support to children, youth, seniors, as well as special care and supports to our most vulnerable population
An additional $376,925 also through the Government of Canada supported social purpose organizations innovate, adjust and thrive to new realities during COVID.
Our endowment funds helped to bring our annual giving total to well over $2,230,000 this year.
We are grateful for the work these charities do to ensure our community remains strong and resilient during these unprecedented times.
