Kawartha Lakes Recovery

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Economic Recovery Task ForceThank you for joining us on the road to recovery from COVID-19.
Locally, the Kawartha Lakes economy has been challenged. A resilient community, many local businesses and organizations have made tremendous efforts to re-orient and adapt their processes. However, there's a need for everyone involved to strategically work towards economic recovery. We have established two Task Forces to make recommendations to Council on how to best assist our community recover.

Economic Recovery Task Force
The mission of the Economic Recovery Task Force is to equip the municipality to stimulate local economic recovery. Immediate priorities are: critical infrastructure investments, planning and

Economic Recovery Task ForceThank you for joining us on the road to recovery from COVID-19.
Locally, the Kawartha Lakes economy has been challenged. A resilient community, many local businesses and organizations have made tremendous efforts to re-orient and adapt their processes. However, there's a need for everyone involved to strategically work towards economic recovery. We have established two Task Forces to make recommendations to Council on how to best assist our community recover.

Economic Recovery Task Force
The mission of the Economic Recovery Task Force is to equip the municipality to stimulate local economic recovery. Immediate priorities are: critical infrastructure investments, planning and development stimulus, and business recovery and support.

Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force

The mission of the Community Pandemic Recovery Task Force is the coordination and implementation of recovery and relief efforts to support non-profit and community service providers in the broader health and human services sector. Immediate priorities are to identify gaps in service delivery and identification of funding opportunities and resources needed by the sector.



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    Ontario Launches Applications for 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant

    almost 2 years ago

    Deadline: July 15 at 5PM EST

    The Seniors Community Grant program focuses on projects that align with four pillars which help improve the lives of older adults in the province:

    • Enabling Aging-at-Home and in Communities
    • Safety and Security
    • Remaining Healthy, Active and Socially Engaged
    • Participating in the Labour Market and Economy

    Successful applicants will receive a grant of between $1,000 and $25,000 to provide programs, learning and social opportunities for older adults to safety enjoy as Ontario continues to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Beginning Friday, June 11 applicants can apply through Transfer Payment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario)... Continue reading

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    25 Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas

    by Heather Kirby, about 2 years ago

    25 Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas to Take and Tweak Today

    Round up your nonprofit’s team and use this stacked list as the foundation for a fun and exciting brainstorm. Your path to an awesome virtual event starts now!

    Click here for complete list.

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    Kawartha Lakes opens second round of Community Pandemic Recovery Fund

    about 2 years ago

    Deadline: 4pm on Friday May 14

    Kawartha Lakes Council has approved a second round of applications for the Community Pandemic Recovery Fund (CPRF) to utilize the remaining funds from the first round. The funding is for programs and services that increase or maintain supports to residents in meeting their basic human service needs.

    The balance of $49,162 that was not awarded in the first round in March will be made available to eligible organizations located outside the geographical boundaries for eligibility for the Lindsay CHEST Fund through a second application process of the Community Pandemic Recovery Fund, to a maximum... Continue reading

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    Ontario's Community Building Fund

    about 2 years ago

    Application deadline extended to June 1, 2021 at 5 PM ET

    The Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund is investing $105 million to support community arts and culture, heritage, tourism, sport and recreation organizations, that are experiencing significant financial pressures due to the pandemic. These organizations support community engagement, tourism and recreation through a variety of attractions, experiences, programs, events and activities. The Community Building Fund is offering two streams – Operating and Capital. Learn more about the Community Building Fund.

    The Community Building Fund – Operating stream provides support for non-profits and Indigenous communities in the community arts... Continue reading

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    Ontario Trillium Foundation Announcements: Arts/Culture and Sports

    by Heather Kirby, about 2 years ago

    Sharing this announcement from the Ontario Nonprofit Network.

    Ontario Trillium Foundation announcements for sports and arts groups

    In our November 2020 Ontario Budget analysis, we were pleased to report a new $100 million investment over two years in the Community Building Fund for arts/heritage and sport groups. The $25 million that was intended to provide relief in 2020-21 did not flow this fiscal year and so is part of the $105 million announcement this month that will flow in 2021-22. Application details will be released shortly and you can apply between March 31 and April 28, 2021.

    ... Continue reading

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    Flipside Fundraising Scholarships!

    by Heather Kirby, about 2 years ago

    Fundraising support from The Good Partnership. See their message below:

    FREE Scholarship??If the word “scholarship” didn’t get you excited already, let me tell you about a fantastic opportunity to raise more money for your small nonprofit!

    Who doesn’t want to raise more money for their work - right? To have confidence in asking. To know that their important work is funded.

    We've (The Good Partnership) teamed up with the amazing folks at CanadaHelps, The Common Good Philanthropy, Keela, Small Shop Strategies, Agents of Good, Bloomerang, Blue Sky Philanthropy, Bridgeraise, Environics, Grant Connect, and Blumbergs to bring you scholarships for... Continue reading

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    JumpStart Sport Relief Fund

    over 2 years ago

    Announcing $12 million in new Jumpstart Sport Relief Funding

    Sport has the power to unite communities and the nation – the spark we’ll need more than ever post-pandemic. In its absence, the importance of sport and play has become more apparent than ever. But with ongoing stoppages, the organizations that Canadian kids rely on are more at risk than ever before.

    In the final months of 2020, we helped nearly 700 organizations, impacting over 70,000 kids from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Thanks to a generous gift of $12 million from Canadian Tire Corporation to our Sport Relief Fund, we are able to continue... Continue reading

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    Prospect Research 101

    by Heather Kirby, over 2 years ago

    Prospect research, or prospect development, often seems to be one of those fundraising “best practices” that feel exclusive to charities with more resources. How can small charities do meaningful prospect research and development without draining their bank account? On today’s podcast, prospect development expert Preeti Gill shares some practical tips for small nonprofits to kickstart their prospect research and challenges us to rethink the notion of philanthropy through the process of prospect development.

    Click here to read more and listen to the podcast.

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    Storefront to Online (S2O) Training Program

    over 2 years ago

    Storefront to Online (S2O) Training Program for businesses and not-for-profits in Kawartha Lakes.

    Access FREE educational webinars, business tools, digital resources and one-on-one coaching to help you reach your online goals. Delivered by industry expert, Bob Minhas.

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    Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid

    by Heather Kirby, over 2 years ago

    This course equips learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will be introduced to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model - a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing that teaches learners how to support themselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress. The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community.

    Note for Course Participants

    While mental health first aid programs teach how to help someone experiencing... Continue reading