New Canadians Centre

Project: Community Connections Kawartha Lakes

2026 Community Capacity Grant: $3,850

Funding supported Community Connections Kawartha Lakes, helping newcomers feel at home in their community through social activities, exploring the region, and learning about local resources. The program helps foster a sense of belonging and community engagement.

Address: 370 Kent Street West, Unit 5, Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7
Phone: (705) 761-6827
Email:  faye@nccpeterborough.ca
Website: nccpeterborough.ca

Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation

Project: Child Safety Equipment Program

2026 Community Capacity Grant: $5,000

Funding supported the Child Safety Equipment Program, providing cribs and other essential safety items to low-income families involved with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society who may not have the financial means to purchase these vital items.

Address: 1100 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 7S2
Phone: (705) 743-9751
Website: khchildrensfoundation.com

Ampere (Pinnguaq Association)

Project: Accessible Community Freezer

2026 Community Capacity Grant: $1,850

Funding supported the purchase of a freezer and building materials for a freezer shed at Pinnguaq’s Makerspace in downtown Lindsay. The freezer will operate 24/7, allowing community members to take what they need and give what they can, without stigma or barriers.

Address: 12 Peel Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 3L8
Phone: (705) 878-8980
Website: amp.ca

John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton

Project: Nourish Together

2026 Community Capacity Grant: $5,000

Funding supported Nourish Together, which provides nutritious, pre-made meals to individuals and families in need across Kawartha Lakes, Minden, and Haliburton. The project helps reduce hunger and improve access to wholesome, ready-to-eat meals.

Address: 31 Peel Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 3L9
Phone: (705) 328-0472
Email: info@jhscklh.on.ca
Website: johnhoward.on.ca/kawartha

Kawartha Lakes Centre of Hope

2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $1,556.77

Address: 104 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay K9V 2M6

Phone: 705-324-7613

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes 

2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $4,502.07

Address: 21 Angeline Street North, Lindsay K9V 5B7

Phone: 705-324-7323, Toll Free: 1-800-461-0327

Website: https://ccckl.ca

Haliburton Highlands Health Services 

2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $7,880.03

Address: 6 McPherson Street, Minden K0M 2K0

Phone: 705-457-1392

Website: https://hhhs.ca

Fleming College Soup Project 

2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $2,471.66

Food for Kids

2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $103.09

A Place Called Home

Project: Food Support for Drop-In Services

2025 Community Capacity Grant: $5,000

Funding supported the purchase of grocery cards for individuals and families accessing A Place Called Home’s drop-in services. The funding helps provide essential food resources to people at risk of homelessness while they work toward greater housing stability.

Address: 64 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, ON K9V 2M2
Phone: (705) 328-0905
Email: info@apch.ca
Website: apch.ca

BGC Kawarthas

United Way 2023 Community Capacity funding: $5,000

Funded Program: Food Security for Youth and Family, Resources for At Risk Youth

2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $373.41

Address: 107 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay K9V 2M5

Phone: 705-324-4493

Website: www.bgckawarthas.com