The significant lack of affordable housing for people with low incomes in Perth and Lanark County has been well documented. Last September, 58 people were identified as absolutely homeless, a number that indicates the crisis is growing. The waitlist for affordable housing in the County is many times this figure. Even with financial assistance [...]
The generosity of donors plus the energy & ideas of people & community organizations was clearly evident is 2021, &, from all accounts, will be again this year. For example, PDCF grants to charities was at an all-time high of $270k. *Some charities choose to establish their own endowment fund under the umbrella of [...]
Contribute to your community by sharing your time and talents, while making some new friends. Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Are you excited to create change? Do you have knowledge to share? Come join us on the PDCF Board of Directors! We are dedicated to building a Board [...]
Many hands volunteer to help grow and harvest this wet-hopped pale ale brewed annually in collaboration with our local hop farm to support the PDCF. Many thanks to Lynn McIntyre, Lynne Underhill, and Bill St. Arnaud who grew and donated the hops, to the many hands who harvested 200 pounds of this year’s crop, [...]
Free resources to those working with children in Eastern Ontario This Fall, Iris the Dragon is offering interested agencies or schools in Eastern Ontario packages of 50 books addressing the impact of pandemic living on children’s mental health. The book, ideal for ages 6 to 12, Project: Kids, Let's be Superheroes addresses the mental health impact of COVID-19 [...]
The PDCF recognizes that far too many youth in our community are experiencing mental health problems as a result of COVID-19. In response, we gave a special grant to the Youth Action Kommittee (YAK) to offer the mental health first aid course to 11 youth workers at the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre and YAK [...]
Concave Gallery Presents FOUNDATION Original works by Bryce Bell Bryce Bell an artist from Perth, ON with extensive experience in painting, sculpting, installation art, and designing and building architectural habitats. He has been featured in the Oeno Gallery, the Cube Gallery, Gallery Perth, and Guerrilla magazine. “When I begin to paint every instructor I [...]
In 2022, the PDCF will mark 20 years since it was founded. We are planning a series of activities to honour the founders, recognize our donors and the Emeritus Council, and raise greater awareness of the Community Foundation.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 11, 2022 for a free, informal community gathering at the Crystal Palace. Details to follow.
Lake 88 and the PDCF are partnering on a series of radio interviews demonstrating how the PDCF benefits Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley. Stay tuned for more information.
