SAVE THE DATE – JUNE 7, 2012!

The Community Care Foundation, Kawartha Lakes, wants to have YOU at the inaugural CARE GALA in support of Community Care services and programs. The event will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Eganridge Inn & Country Club. Tickets are $100 each. For further information or to reserve your ticket prior to invitations being sent, contact 705-324-7323 or info@community-care.on.ca

Members of the Community Care Foundation include: Back row, l to r: agency administrative assistant Anne Trudel-Inglis, Bob Allen, agency CEO Cathy Danbrook, Jason Challenger, Dustin James. Front row: Shirley Norman, chair Alex McLeod, Linda McLean.

THE COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION

A new organizational entity of Community Care is the agency’s Foundation. The Community Care Foundation (Kawartha Lakes) was incorporated in 2006, and charitable status was received in 2011. A Board of Directors has been established (see members listed below), and the Foundation has started short- and long-term planning for overseeing and managing the agency’s financial holdings, as well as consideration and planning of a future capital fundraising campaign.

The Community Care Foundation is currently seeking more individuals who would be interested in sitting on the board. If you know a person who is interested in learning more about requirements and expectations of Foundation board members, they can contact Anne Trudel-Inglis at 324-7323, ext. 160 (atrudel-inglis@community-care.on.ca)

VISION

Building a healthier community … now and for the future.

MISSION

Generate and manage donated funds and other gifts to enhance the programs and services of Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, while supporting its commitment to provide compassionate care and excellence in service.

VALUES

Accountability          Respect          Excellence          Trust

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

1. Successful Fundraising Campaigns

- develop and deliver quality campaigns that are responsive to the needs of the community and the strategic aims of Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes
- raise $50,000 in the first operating year

2. Dynamic Structured Organization

- ensure the Foundation is responsive and flexible
- ensure the Foundation has the necessary funding, good governance and business processes to succeed

3. Diverse Community Partnerships

- encourage community collaboration
- implement common charitable goals

Board Members 2011-12

Robert Allen                                Alex McLeod (chair)

Jason Challenger                       Linda McLean

Teresa Fleming                          Shirley Norman

Dustin James                             June Widdis

Ruth Marquis                              Catherine Danbrook (ex-officio)