Every grant has an impact, and every impact has a story. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, local organizations across Guelph and Wellington County are creating opportunities, strengthening connections, supporting wellbeing, and inspiring positive change. These stories highlight the people, programs, and partnerships behind the grants, and the meaningful difference they are making in our community every day.
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Empowering and Shaping Children With Special Needs: KidzCreate
KidzCreate Grant Story By Judith Rosenberg – Founder & Director, Spark of Brilliance (2005 Musagetes Fund grant ) – “It’s like trying to put a square peg in a round hole”, explained a frustrated mother of her beautiful young daughter with autism. “Our kids just don’t fit”.Parents and other stakeholders from the special needs community along with representatives from the mainstream…
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It’s All About the Kids!
(2005 Guelph Mercury Kids-to-Camp Fund): This past Thanksgiving, the Guelph Mercury successfully revived the historic Thanksgiving Day Races. Over 300 runners and walkers participated and over 1000 people took in the festivities of the Family Fun Day on a perfect fall day. At the end of the day, $2500 was raised for the Guelph Mercury Kids to Camp…
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Providing Shade to School Grounds
(2004 Sanctuary Woods Fund) – In 2004, The Guelph Community Foundation’s Sanctuary Woods Fund granted $1,350 to Fred A. Hamilton Public School and $1,350 to Jean Little Public School for the purchase of trees. Many schools, particularly in new subdivisions have very little [if any] trees on the property and sun exposure during two 15 minute recess breaks and…
