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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0404 | Last Modified: 22 Jan 2019 | Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2019 |
| Notices | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Office Phone | 519-826-9551 |
| Fax | 519-766-4870 |
| Website | www.childrensfoundation.org |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Brenda Walsh, Outreach and Administrative Support Coordinator; Phone: 519-826-9551 ext 21; Email: brenda@childrensfoundation.org |
| Primary Executive | Glenna Banda, Executive Director; Phone: 519-826-9551 ext 24; Email: glenna@childrensfoundation.org |
| Site Location | 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) | Assists low income families through four programs: * Food and Friends - student nutrition programs * Adopt-A-Family - holiday program * Free to Play - 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 ; United Way ; also through special event management, direct mail campaigns and proposals to other Foundations |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Holiday Adoption Programs ; Outreach Programs ~ Children ~ Nutrition Issues ; Public Foundations ~ Children's Issues ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ; Student Financial Aid |
