NEWS RELEASE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ORILLIA AND AREA
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So far in 2021, the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area has granted $330,000 to local charities. These grants come from the investment returns on the CFOA’s endowment funds.
In addition, for the eighth year, the firm which manages these funds, The Connor, Clark and Lunn Financial Group, has provided a special donation to the CFOA from the Connor Clark and Lunn Foundation. The $8,000 donation will directly assist local charities in particular need of funds during this challenging holiday season.
As a result, the following charities have received a CFOA grant:
- The Sharing Place Food Centre -$3,000
- The Salvation Army Orillia- $2,500
- Orillia Youth Centre- $2,500
The CFOA appreciates CC&L’s generosity, and the long-term fruitful partnership between the two organizations.
Anyone wishing more information about the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area may contact the foundation office at 705-325-4903 ext. 207, [email protected], or visit the website www.communityfoundationorillia.ca.
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