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Hamilton Community Foundation to support local outdoor play projects in Hamilton through Free to Play

Hamilton Community Foundation to support local outdoor play projects in Hamilton through Free to Play

Hamilton Community FoundationNov 26, 20251 min read

Hamilton Community Foundation is excited to launch Free to Play here in Hamilton. Through Free to Play, we’re supporting community projects that help kids unplug and reconnect — with nature, friends, and their imaginations. Free to Play supports local solutions that break down barriers to play so more children can move, create, and connect. Starting November 28, 2025 organizations in Hamilton can apply for funding to deliver creative programs that…

Vital Signs: Healthcare in Hamilton

Vital Signs: Healthcare in Hamilton

Michael ParenteNov 7, 20253 min read

Staff burnout. Hallway medicine. A shortage of family doctors. Healthcare in Ontario has been characterized as being at a “breaking point”. Hamilton has seen its share of challenges when it comes to healthcare, especially with hospitals being at capacity and…

Vital Signs: Hamilton’s water

Vital Signs: Hamilton’s water

Michael ParenteOct 24, 20253 min read

The importance of Hamilton’s waters – its creeks, its harbour, its waterfalls – cannot be overstated. We all know the beautiful spots, like Cootes’ Paradise, and we’ve also heard the horror stories, like the sewage spills. In this episode of…

Vital Signs: Stories of resistance

Vital Signs: Stories of resistance

Michael ParenteOct 15, 20253 min read

Activism is an integral part of our social fabric; it is one of the options available to us in the face of injustice. There are many stories of resistance that have been told and many more that have gone untold.…

Annual Report 2024-25

Annual Report 2024-25

Hamilton Community FoundationSep 26, 20252 min read

We are pleased to present our 2024-25 annual report: Here. Where we stand. Its theme reaffirms the importance of standing by our values, especially at an uncertain time when diversity, equity and inclusion are being compromised, watered down or even…