Board Chair Cheryl Jensen
and President and CEO Rudi Wallace

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 abandoned.

Hamilton Community Foundation’s values are not abstractions; they guide us in everything we do. Throughout this report you’ll find stories about how we’ve supported communities over the past year and how these actions manifest our values, how we live our purpose.

Working towards the vision of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive Hamilton takes tenacity. It means being crystal clear about where we stand and how our values drive us — for example, the commitments in our Declaration of Action on Truth and Reconciliation that embody our dedication to Indigenous partners. It means reassuring our communities, by what we say and what we do, that we are here for them, that their well-being is our purpose, our reason for being.

It takes bold moves to fulfill this purpose, and we are mobilized to make them. HCF is no stranger to pushing boundaries. We are known for leadership on issues like impact investing, poverty reduction, education and, most recently, affordable housing. While the challenges our community faces continue to evolve, we stand here now, ready to do the work, wherever it takes us.


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