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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0404 | Last Modified: 20 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2021 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | The Children's Foundation administers the Children's Foundation Grants which help children from low income families to access recreational programs. |
| Contact Information | |
| Alternate Name | CFGW ; Childrens Foundation of Guelph & Wellington ; CV19 |
| Office Phone | 519-826-9551 |
| Fax | 519-766-4870 |
| Website | www.childrensfoundation.org |
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| Primary Contact | Brenda Walsh, Outreach and Volunteer Manager; Phone: 519-826-9551 ext 21; Email: brenda@childrensfoundation.org |
| Primary Executive | Emma Rogers, CEO; Phone: 519-826-9551 ext 24; Email: emma@childrensfoundation.org |
| Description (Site) | Guelph-Downtown Area |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Glasgow St and Waterloo Ave |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; Parking - Accessible ; Entrance - Not Accessible ; Washroom - Not Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Organization that helps children to reach their full potential. |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update: Staff are working offsite until further notice. Services continue via telephone and e-mail.
In response to the pandemic, The Children's Foundation is offering two temporary initiatives to assist families during this emergency * Free to Grow at Home -- recreational kits for physical and creative play and learning at home * Fresh Food for Kids -- partnerships with local organizations in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin to provide families, children and youth with nutritious food. See COVID-19 Support for more information. NOTE: Recommended safety protocols are being used when packaging and delivering all recreational kits and food supplies. Assists low income families through four programs: * Food and Friends - student nutrition programs * Adopt-A-Family - holiday program * Free to Grow - sports, cultural and recreational activities * scholarship programs - post-secondary financial assistance |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Some programs require an application showing documented financial need. Call for information. |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - corporate and private ; also through special event management, direct mail campaigns and proposals to other Foundations |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Holiday Adoption Programs ; Outreach Programs ~ Nutrition Issues ; Public Foundations ~ Children's Issues ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ; Student Financial Aid |
