The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 17, 2007 - 5 About the CFO Founded in 1994 by $1,200,000 each year to civic leaders and Oakville worthy charities in philanthropists (our Oakville. Fund-Holders), the Our Mission Foundation has grown to To live up to the trust almost $30 million in our donors place in us by assets. investing their gifts wisely Since inception, the for the benefit of our comFoundation and its Fundmunity. Holders have given in the Our Vision order of $8 million dollars Our donors inspire us in grants in support of our to link the people of community's well-being. Oakville in sharing their The funds were generated gifts for the betterment of from income earned on our town... forever. MR. TOM ALTON, endowment funds and Unlike other charities, Chairman of the Board of from our community which are usually dedicatDirectors, Community fund-raising projects. ed to a single cause, our Foundation of Oakville Many people have Foundation assists our established unrestricted Fund-Holders to support funds with The CFO, allowing the entire range of charitable our Grants Committees to activities in our town: respond to contemporary · Arts & culture issues and concerns, as well · Health care as emerging needs and · Environment opportunities for the future. · Education Others, including individuals, · Social services families, businesses, private foundations · Heritage and non-profit organizations have estab· Community development lished permanent endowments under This unique mandate allows The CFO the umbrella of one large foundation to to fund new projects or other initiatives direct grants to their favourite charities, that might otherwise fall between the forever. cracks. With Fund-Holder support, The CFO We take great pride in being voluncurrently grants in the order of teer-driven and donor-focused. Happy Birthday Oakville Celebrate Oakville's 50th Birthday with these great festivities all around town Throughout 2007, many events and projects are being planned by the Town and Citizens' Task Force for the 150th Anniversary to celebrate Oakville's past, present and future. For more information on these and other 150th Anniversary events, please visit www.oakville.ca. A few of the upcoming events are listed below. Neighbourhood Parties (May 2007) Oakville's 150th birthday is May 27, 2007 Why not celebrate this milestone with a birthday celebration in your own neighbourhood or community? It's a great opportunity to get together with friends and neighbours. Call your local Ward Councillors to learn how to get involved. Oakville Waterfront Festival Homecoming Weekend (June 2007) The ever-popular weekend event with something for everyone will feature fireworks on the Saturday night in celebration of Oakville's sesquicentennial. For more information visit www.oakvillefestival.com. Oakville Heritage Trails Walk/Run: The Power of Many (October 2007) This event is open to everyone, from runners to recreational walkers, as well as families, individuals, local schools and corporations. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of Oakville's natural environment showcased in the Town/s exclusive heritage trail system. Ovl 150th Legacy Projects A key focus of the Citizens' Task Force is to provide our Town with a lasting legacy from the sesquicentennial celebrations. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Oakville, the Ovl 150th Legacy Projects will benefit current and future residents. Visit www.oakville.ca for more information on this initiative. Your Complete Auto Center! 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