Mississippi Mills launches community fund aimed at supporting local needs, fostering growth

A community fund is coming to Mississippi Mills this year, and residents are invited to get involved.

The Mississippi Mills Community Fund is a new initiative created by local community builders who are passionate about strengthening and supporting Mississippi Mills, according to a media release from the newly minted organization.

The Ottawa Community Foundation, which began in 1986, has been chosen as their partner, to provide expertise in fund administration and investment. The Mississippi Mills Community Fund will be responsible for all local activities and decision-making.

“This collaboration ensures that OUR fund grows sustainably, respects donor wishes, and provides impactful grants tailored to Mississippi Mills’ unique needs, fostering a flourishing community where every resident has access to essential resources,” the media release says. “It does not compete with other fundraising efforts; rather, it provides a vehicle to make your charitable dollars grow.”

Community Foundations were founded 100 years ago in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then, they have spread throughout the U.S., Canada and the world. Their mission is to serve their communities by attracting donors and using funds donated to help local charities meet the specific needs of their communities. There are now over 200 Community Foundations in Canada. 

The local Mississippi Mills Community Fund founding committee welcomes everyone to an information session at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum at 3 Rosamond Street East in Almonte on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Details about the fund, how it works, who is involved and the experience of other Community Foundations will be presented with ample time for questions.

Speakers:

• Janet Adams, Manager, Philanthropic Services & Community Building for the Ottawa Community Foundation
• Daren Givoque, Chair of the North Grenville Community Fund
• Benjamin Haskins, Managing Partner, Quadrus Investment Services Limited

This event is free but as space is limited, people are asked to register at TicketsPlease – https://mmcf.ticketsplease.ca/product/launch-and-information-session/. Refreshments will be served.

For further information, visit https://mmcommunityfund.ca/. There, people can sign up up for the newsletter to receive news and updates from the Mississippi Mills Community Fund.