What's New
Jan.18, 2010 Adopt-A-Family Gifts Bring on "Hooting and Hollering" at Youth Moving Forward
Matt Timberlake, a teacher at Youth Moving Forward in Mount Forest shared the impact of receiving Adopt-A-Family gifts on his students this past Christmas.
Dec. 21, 2009 Over 600 Families Supported Through Adopt-A-Family
Thanks to 529 generous donors, Adopt-A-Family provided brighter Holiday Seasons to over 600 families.
Dec. 11, 2009 Last Minute Adopt-A-Family Needs
We are seeking some exceptional donors to help us fill the needs of our last minute referrals.
Dec. 1, 2009 Donors Needed: 75 Families Left to be Adopted for Christmas
Christmas is quickly approaching and the Adopt-A-Family program has 75 families waiting to be matched up with donors.
Nov.12, 2009 Being an Adopt-A-Family Donor Changes One Guelph Family's Christmas
Looking back on 2008, Irene Hearn says that their Adopt-A-Family donor experience made their Christmas.
Nov.11, 2009 Swept Away to the Tropics Slideshow Now Online
October 23rd was an amazing evening of tropical luxuries that raised over $34,000 for the Children's Foundation.
Click here to view a photo slideshow.
Nov.9, 2009 Reach Out to Those in Need This Holiday Season
The Children’s Foundation is asking residents of Guelph and Wellington County to reach out to those in need this Holiday Season and become a donor to the Adopt-A-Family Program.
Nov.6, 2009 Food and Friends Helps Kids Grow and Learn
"I have seen how something as simple as a nutritious meal can improve a child physically, emotionally, and socially, as both a student and a healthy human being.”
Oct.28, 2009 Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $32,000 for Food & Friends
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raised $32,000 for Food & Friends in Guelph and Wellington. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed a chocolate chunk cookie!
Oct.27, 2009 Swept Away to the Tropics a Success!
The Fourth Annual Around the World Gala was a success on all accounts as guests were Swept Away to the Tropics.
Oct.20, 2009 Around the World Gala Prize Preview
The Around the World with the Children's Foundation Gala is happening this Friday. Guests will be Swept Away to the Tropics and have the chance to go home with some extraordinary prizes!
Take a sneak peek at this years prizes.
Oct.5, 2009 Join Us For Another Year of Giving!
Sign up today to help provide a more joyous holiday experience for families in need in Guelph and Wellington County through the Adopt-A-Family program.
Sept.18, 2009 It's Smile Cookie Time!
From Monday, September 21st until Sunday September 27th delicious Smile Cookies will be on sale at Tim Hortons. All proceeds from the sales in Guelph and Wellington County will go to Food and Friends!
Sept.16, 2009 Volunteers Needed for Around the World Gala
Volunteers are needed for the Around the World Gala on October 23rd at the Italian Canadian Club in Guelph.
Sept.15, 2009 The Children's Foundation Launches The Beacon
The Children's Foundation is pleased to officially launch The Beacon, our new eNewsletter. The Beacon will feature special stories on children and families that have been assisted by our programs, supporter profiles and other interesting updates and news.
Sign up to receive The Beacon.
Sept.14, 2009 In Loving Memory of Patricia Promoli
The Children’s Foundation would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Promoli family on the recent passing of Patricia Promoli. The Promoli family were an important part of the establishment of what is today known the Children Foundation Grants and our Scholarship Programs. Patricia will be truly missed.
Sept.3, 2009 Pablo's World of Cartoons Raises $176 for the Children's Foundation
Pablo's World of Cartoons hosted a fun and successful open house and silent auction on Aug.22nd.
Aug 26, 2009 Join us at Ribfest This Weekend
The Children's Foundation will be running the pop tent at Guelph Ribfest August 28 -30.
Aug 10, 2009 Pablo's World of Cartoons to Host Silent Art Auction
Pablo's World of Cartoons will be hosting a Silent Art Auction and Open House on August 22, 2009 from 11 am until 2 pm.
July 30, 2009 Mayor Farbridge Gives Praise to the Children's Foundation
Guelph Mayor, Karen Farbridge, took time today to blog about the progress of the Children's Subsidy Task Force.
July 24, 2009 The Children's Foundation's Role in Recreation Subsidies
In the Friday, July 24th Guelph Mercury Rob O'Flanagan highlighted the lead role that The Children's Foundation has taken in distributing funds for recreational activities to families in need in Guelph and Wellington County.
