Passing of Glenn Tunnock
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Glenn Tunnock’s sudden passing. Glenn had been a member of the PDCF Board of Directors since January of this year.
New Community Granting Fund
PDCF relies on the generosity of our donors to make grants available to local community organizations every year. A new Community Granting Fund will increase our capacity to provide this support.
Community Builders in Action: Lanark Highlands Public Library
Thanks to their “Library of Things” collection, the Lanark Public Library’s reach has grown, helping to realize their vision of being a welcoming, inclusive and creative space where people come to connect, discover and grow.
2024 Scholarships & Bursaries
Each year, the Perth and District Community Foundation administers over $14,000 in scholarships and bursaries. Congratulations to all the students who graduated this spring!
Community Builders in Action: South Lanark Community Garden
SLCG focuses on growing and supplying fresh produce to members who participate in the success of the garden. The garden is not divided into individual plots but rather is one big garden of about 3 acres.
2022-2023 Annual Report
Click to read our annual report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Community Builders in Action: Climate Network Lanark
Climate Network Lanark (CNL) got its start four years ago when 120 people gathered at the Perth Civitan Club to launch a local organization that focuses on cutting local greenhouse gasses.
2024 Community Grants Awarded
Congratulations to the 2024 Community Grant recipients! This year, we were able to fund a record of 23 requests from 22 different organizations.
2023 Governance Workshop
The recent workshop on the Duties & Practices for Good Governance of Non-Profits was well attended by representatives of over a dozen local charities and not-for-profit organizations.
Community Builders in Action: PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre
Established in 2014, PEP was developed in response to a growing community need as part of the Seniors Strategy of Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care. PEP's day program provides a therapy-centered approach to care.