HCF responds to YMCA fire with $25,000 grant

As the result of a July 22 fire at the YMCA Men’s Residence on James Street South, 174 men are not able to return to their rooms while insurance and restorative services are being undertaken. The residents will continue to be displaced while staying in various areas of the YMCA facility. Hamilton Community Foundation has responded with a $25,000 grant from its Immediate Response Fund, along with other community partners who are providing meals, clothes, and bedding during this challenging time. However, the need is great and will continue for some time. If you would like to make a direct donation please visit the YMCA website to contribute and keep up to date. 

Terry Cooke announces retirement

HCF President & CEO Terry Cooke is set to retire at the end of August. Read more here.

Bursary Advisory Committee call for nominees

We are seeking three nominees to help allocate financial support for students from our bursary funds. Learn more here.

UnCharitable documentary screening

We’re glad to sponsor a screening of UnCharitable, presented by Immigrants Working Centre, on April 24 at Westdale Cinema. More details here.

Our new Legacy Spring newsletter is out now!

Read about a new participatory granting pilot, eviction prevention supports, a mental health program for refugees and more in the latest edition of our newsletter. Read it here.

President & CEO search

The search is on for our next President & CEO! Learn more about the role and how to apply through The Griffith Group here.

Call for nominations: Board and committees

Help us drive positive change in Hamilton! We’re looking for candidates to help shape our strategic direction. Read more about the roles and how to apply here.

Join our team!

We’re hiring a parental leave position (16 months): Scholarship & Bursaries Coordinator to engage and work with students and support their efforts to access post-secondary education. Learn more here.

Request for proposal: Declaration of Action on Truth and Reconciliation

Hamilton Community Foundation is requesting a proposal to develop an implementation plan and evaluation framework for its Declaration of Action on Truth and Reconciliation. Submission deadline is March 22, 2024 at 12 noon. Please direct all questions to Rudi Wallace, VP Grants and Community Initiatives at r.wallace@hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca.

Participatory granting pilot

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new participatory funding opportunity aimed at supporting capacity-building for equity-deserving community-led organizations. Read more about this pilot here.