www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 19, 2016 | 24 New community foundations alliances should pay off continued from p.22 making, where we can partner together to leverage the power of three community foundations," said Mulholland. The new partnership is wonderful, Mulholland said, as community foundations are "born and bred" on collaboration, whether it's through donors or local partners. "The fact that the regional community foundations are partnering together just speaks to the culture of community foundations. It's tremendous," said Mulholland. She said the gathering's three speakers are partners and ambassadors for Canada-wide community foundations, not just for Halton's groups. For the Burlington organization, the inaugural joint event is "helping to spread the word." "We partner and work with our presenters every day and encourage them to share examples and opportunities with our families and individuals, on how they can step into supporting their philanthropic goals," said Mulholland. The alliance allows it to "share and collaborate (on) the importance of philanthropy" and what it means to Halton communities, said the BCF president and CEO. "Whether you're supporting community foundations or other agencies in the community, the leadership role of community foundations is to speak to the importance of philanthropy," said Mulholland. Because the CFHN just officially launched two years ago, its partnership with the OCF and BCF is "so critical as we grow because they've both been great mentors," Lawrenson said, noting its financial alliance with the OCF . "The idea of being the new kid on the block and a new foundation in an area that's established is providing a new vehicle, a new way of thinking about philanthropy, donations and grants," said Lawrenson. Since many issues in Oakville and Burlington also affect north Halton, the collaboration helps CFHN with its research and "knowing what is important, what community means and the challenges being faced," Lawrenson noted. "Instead of having to recreate the wheel, I can look to my partners so we can move forward, maybe at a little faster rate," she said. "We're trying to build our endowments so we can help with community vitality and help fill the gaps in the community with grants to build sustainable philanthropy. The gift today keeps on giving forever." Jackson said Canada has 191 community foundations, which are all different in "many, many good ways" in how they help people. It's important for Canadians, as individuals and organizations, to try to put "our arms around people." "Belonging intersects with all aspects of community life and connects to so much work that we, as community foundations, do. Our focus on belonging, inclusion, pluralism and participation is playing out in so many different ways," said Jackson, noting its new fund for Canada's 150th birthday will help build community and activate a "groundswell" of local events and activities to mark it. Details of the foundations' next collaborative event have yet to be finalized. For more information, visit www.theocf.org, www. burlingtonfoundation.org or http://cfhn.ca. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Watermain replacement on Bohemia Crescent, Maple Avenue and Caesar Avenue Town of Oakville PR-3013 $700 OFF HI-EFFICIENCY CENTRAL AIR $ AIRE ONE MADNEss sAlE! /mTH OAC* 29 IN I.E.S.O. REbATE* $400 up TO NOW $ 1990 Was *Call for details $ 2690 Up to 6 months no payments, no interest. o.a.C.* * HI-EffICIENCy AIR CONDITIONERS · 10 Year Factory Warranty Halton Region is planning to replace the watermain on Bohemia Crescent, Maple Avenue and Caesar Avenue in the Town of Oakville. A Public Information Centre will be held for residents who want to learn more about the construction project. Please drop in at any time. Project staff will be available to answer your questions. Date: May 26, 2016 Time: 6:30 8:00 p.m. Place: Oakville Town Hall, Oakville Room 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville If you would like to learn more about the project and are unable to attend the Public Information Centre, please contact: Dave Coffield Project Manager Public Works 905-825-6000 ext. 7904 Dave.Coffield@halton.ca CALL NOW, QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED! 9 Locations to serve you better Heating & Cooling www.aireone.com A+ RATING 905-849-4998 1-888-827-2665 Know your goals so you can choose your investments. Marc Nutford - Financial Advisor 2387 Trafalgar Road, Unit E2, Oakville, ON L6H 6K7 905-844-4043 · www.edwardjones.com/marc-nutford 190516 Building PLANNING Halt on Halton a Better Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.