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We see a community that is smart, caring, creative, safe, green, fun, but most of all vital.

As a charitable public foundation, we have been working to support the Guelph area through endowments, stewardship, granting and community leadership for over 25 years. Vitality is the unique spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone. It is put into action by people coming together, getting involved in community issues, and providing philanthropic support for causes and organizations.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day long weekend & we hope you all enjoy the sunshine!🌞
We will be returning to the office on Tuesday and look forward to connecting with you then 🌻

09/04/2026

Did you get it? 👀Our Fall eNewsletter just came out! 🍂
Catch up on inspiring stories, news and updates, and everything GCF!

🤷‍♀️Missed it? Subscribe to our Quarterly eNewsletter here: 🔗https://bit.ly/SubscribeGCFNewsletter
or ✉️email us at [email protected] to get a copy!

09/03/2026

This week's features Eden Mills Writers' Festival!✍️

Last September the Eden Mills Writer's Festival brought together nearly 1,800 readers, writers, and families for an amazing three day celebration of Canadian literature, with attendance growing by an incredible 55 percent from the previous year! 😮

A 2025 Community Grant helped to support workshops for emerging writers, expanded children’s programming, and a vibrant marketplace. Last year's festival created space for diverse voices, meaningful conversations, and shared experiences. With strong community engagement and growing participation, the festival continues to inspire connection, creativity, and a love of storytelling.📖

We are grateful to have been able to help fund such a vibrant celebration that brings people together through stories, ideas, and community!🙌

Read the full story here: 🔗 guelphcf.ca/EMWF-gcfgrantstories

09/02/2026

Join us for an evening celebrating everything we love about our community - shopping local, great food, and a little friendly competition! 🌟CommuniTrivia: A night to celebrate love of community, legacy, and all things local.🌟

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕓 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 The Arboretum Centre, Guelph

Start the evening by exploring our Fundholder Market 🛍️, where you can shop local and support causes close to home. Then settle in for a cozy and memorable night featuring curated cuisine, exciting trivia*, and inspirational storytelling. Come celebrate the people, organizations, and local spirit that make our community so special! 🌟

* There will be three rounds of trivia throughout the night. 🧠
Tables compete as a unit, so if you already have a trivia team in mind, consider buying a full table of 8! Attending solo or as a small group? You'll be seated with fellow attendees to form a team - a great way to connect with like-minded members of your community! 🙌

🔗 Learn more and get your tickets: https://guelphcf.ca/communitrivia/

Thank you to Top Sponsor BDO Canada
See you at The Arboretum, University of Guelph !

09/01/2026

Our Community Grants funding stream is now accepting applications! 🙌 Funding requests are up to $5000.00 per application! 🤩

Community is our biggest program which provide dollars to charities and non-profits which provide programing in or Wellington County. Organizations can apply for program funding, operational costs or capital projects. Applications must fit within the framework of wellbeing concepts and connects to one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

✉️Interested? Email [email protected] to ask if your organization is eligible!
👉 Learn more at guelphcf.ca/community-grants/

08/31/2026

Attention Local Non-profits! The Finding Abundance Symposium is THIS MONTH! 🤩
Join us for a FREE day of learning, sharing and connecting with organizations across , &

📅Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰Time: 8:45 – 3 pm
📍Location: Wellington Catholic D.S.B. 255 Speedvale Ave. West Guelph

The day will bring together local non-profits to share strategies, build relationships, and spark new ideas. It will once again be held at the Wellington Catholic D.S.B. The day will include workshops and sessions which will cover a range of topics.

Non-profit professionals from our community will gather to learn from the speakers and from each other. They will have opportunities to build peer relationships and to share ways to overcome common challenges in this sector. 🍕Light breakfast & lunch will be provided.

This event is hosted by: United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin , Toward Common Ground, County of Wellington, The City of Guelph & the Guelph Community Foundation.

🔗Register here: https://trellis.org/findingabundance

08/28/2026

The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s 24th Annual Bishop's Dinner for Community Needs is back again this October! 🍾

The event will be held at the Italian Canadian Club on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Purchase your tickets for good food, connection and for the support of our Guelph and Wellington Community! 🤩

Over the past two decades, this signature event has raised over $850,000 to help support children’s educational programming, access to food to those in need in our community, mental health programs, environmental stewardship initiatives, and much more. They have heard directly from organizations and those they serve, how this funding has made a significant difference in their lives and in our community.💙

This year they are committed to investments for four organization recipients in Guelph and Wellington:
⭐Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
⭐Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Wellington-Guelph
⭐Immigrant Services-Guelph Wellington
⭐St. Vincent De Paul Society (Outreach and Food Programs)

To purchase tickets, visit: canadahelps.org/en/charities/guelph-community-foundation/events/24th-annual-bishops-dinner-for-community-needs/ 👈

Please note: All ticket purchases will generate a taxable donation receipt.

08/27/2026

This week's features Hope House Guelph CFC!🎒

Hope House was able to give out nearly THREE THOUSAND backpacks to children across 12 community locations through the Guelph Community Backpack Project! This collaborative program is essiential in helping low-income families send their children back to school with the supplies they need and the confidence to succeed. 📚

From selecting their own backpacks to receiving added essentials like hygiene items, children surveyed reported feeling prepared and included, with 94% sharing they felt excited and 95% saying they felt ready for school.😊 We are grateful to have been able to help fund such a meaningful initiative that removes barriers and helps every child start the school year ready to learn!

Read the full story here: 🔗 guelphcf.ca/backpack-project-gcfgrantstories/

08/26/2026

Want to stay in the loop with all the exciting things happening at The Guelph Community Foundation? 🤔Don't miss out, subscribe to our quarterly eNewsletter for inspiring stories, news, and everything GCF!

Our Fall eNewsletter is coming soon🍂
🔗https://bit.ly/SubscribeGCFNewsletter

08/25/2026

Earlier this month the amazing volunteers who make up the Community Foundation's Grants Committee met with us to discuss our policies and to prepare for this fall's Community Grant. We discussed ideas on how we can be more and in our support of the incredible that serve this . Always such a treat to be able to meet in person and connect!

Thank you to BDO Guelph for hosting our meeting in their beautiful space. 🙏

Address

55 Wyndham Street North, Suite 4A, Old Quebec Street Mall
Guelph, ON
N1H7T8

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15198219216

Website

http://www.guelphcf.ca/, https://linktr.ee/guelphcf

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