Hamilton Community Foundation

• Pilot aims to help Hamilton renters obtain their first mortgage

  Kiwanis Homes, the Hamilton Community Foundation and the city are looking to pool resources for a pilot project seeking to help renters own homes they live in.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
  
• Hamilton charity unveils ‘The Oaks’ affordable housing complex at former Royal Oak Dairy site

  The former Royal Oak Dairy began in 1898 as a one-horse operation. This spring it welcomes its first tenants.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2022
  
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• Dundas Valley School of Art receives provincial grant to expand further after a record summer

  The Dundas Valley School of Art is hoping to expand even further with the help of a provincial grant, after a record number of participants in its summer programming.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
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• Paletta family to commit $50 M to Hamilton Community Foundation

  The money will establish the Pasquale and Anita Paletta Family Fund, which includes a $25-million legacy pledge supporting the family's charitable interests.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
• Historic Coppley building in downtown Hamilton to transform into community hub

  A historic downtown Hamilton building on York Boulevard that pre-dates Confederation will be restored and renovated into a community hub.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2021
• Pandemic response fund delivers $2M to agencies helping vulnerable Hamiltonians

  The Hamilton Community Foundation has announced an emergency donation to local agencies that serve Hamilton's most vulnerable populations amid COVID-19.

  Mar 28, 2020
• ‘Dramatic’ increase in opioid addiction and mental health issues according to Hamilton’s Vital Signs report

  The fall report from the Hamilton Community Foundation says the city's opioid problem is at "crisis proportions."

  Health

  Oct 9, 2019
• Most Hamilton seniors fare well in Vital Signs report, but many are at growing risk of isolation

  Eleven per cent fell below the poverty line of $20,386 and there's been a 20 per cent increase in the number of Hamilton seniors accessing food banks.

  Health

  May 2, 2019
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• $1M investment means expanded dental services for low-income Hamiltonians

  Public health staff estimated that 185,000 Hamiltonians have no dental insurance and that 10 per cent of the city's Grade 2 students require urgent care.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2018