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The Activate Health and Wellness Initiative Fund will support community projects through the Brockville and Area Community Foundation’s annual grant-making process, with priority given to projects in the following areas:

1. Health and Wellness

2. Youth

3. Families

The Alexus Mulcahy Fund was established by the Mulcahy family, with Alexus Mulcahy and William Mulcahy, both Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) alumni, combining their shared passion for education and athletics to create a lasting impact on local students. William serves as the Director of Rowing at the Brockville Rowing Club.

This bursary provides financial assistance to BCI students, with priority given to:

• Students focusing on rowing

• Students pursuing athletics

• Students with demonstrated financial need

Open to both university and college-bound students, the Alexus Mulcahy Fund is dedicated to supporting student success and contributing to the community’s educational growth.

Created in memory of David Beamish, a beloved husband and father, this donor-advised fund will support health-related projects in our region through the Brockville and Area Community Foundation’s annual granting process.

This fund stands as a tribute to David’s life and values, and the Beamish family’s commitment to a healthier, stronger community.

The Bradford M. Hubbard Memorial Fund aims to continue Brad's dedication to making Spencerville flourish. The fund, established by his family in 2017 following his untimely death, supports community projects in the village of Spencerville with a particular focus on historic restoration. Brad was the owner of Hubbard & Company Heritage Restoration and had an unending passion for his community. This fund aims to keep his work and legacy alive, providing ongoing support to Spencerville's development and the preservation of local history.

The goal of this fund is to provide financial support to local organizations focused on supporting families in the areas of: health, mental health, food security, safe shelter, transportation to safe shelter, basic needs and education.

This endowment generates funds that will augment the services of the Brockville Public Library, ultimately resulting in enhanced library services for the community.

The Bruce Bracken Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established to annually support a graduating student from Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) who is pursuing post-secondary education and has demonstrated strong involvement in BCI athletics throughout their time at the school.

This fund honours Bruce Bracken’s enduring legacy as a student athlete, teacher, coach, and vice-principal at BCI and highlights the important role that involvement in sports plays in a student’s growth and success.

Was established in 2009 from a small portion of proceeds from the sale of the PUC.

This fund was established by Jamie Puddicombe and Hilary Maxwell to benefit children’s mental health needs in Brockville and surrounding area. The fund grants annually to Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville.

The Community Cookery Fund is a flow-through fund established in partnership with the Brockville & Area Food Bank. Created to support the Community Cookery fresh meal program, the fund helps provide nutritious meals while strengthening community connections through food.

Contributions are distributed directly to support charitable program needs, including food procurement, meal preparation, kitchen equipment and supplies, volunteer resources, transportation, and other initiatives that enhance and grow the program's impact.

Together, we're helping ensure everyone in our community has access to nourishing meals, meaningful connections, and the support they need to thrive.

Good Food. Good People. Stronger Community. 🧡

Donations to the Community Fund are pooled together and the interest income is granted to local charities through our grant-making process.

The BDACI endowment fund was established, in particular, so families of people with disabilities could have a place to leave a permanent legacy. Earnings from the fund will go to support the efforts of BDACI to continue to provide for a safe, secure and positive future for people with disabilities.

To support "arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, heritage preservation, recreation, social services, and youth." as determined by the BACF Board of Directors

The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a qualified student who is enrolled in a law enforcement program at a post-secondary institution.

The Elsie Reid Fund, was established with a mission to support local non-profit organizations that work with and provide assistance to precariously housed or unhoused community members.

This fund aims to empower and uplift vulnerable individuals and families by funding projects and initiatives focused on alleviating the challenges of housing instability and homelessness. Grants from the Elsie Reid Fund may support a range of needs, including but not limited to:

• Rent and utility assistance

• Furniture and household essentials

• Nutrition and survival items

• Mental health and addiction services

• Food insecurity support

• Children and youth services

• Indigenous peoples’ needs

• Access to cultural or spiritual supports

By supporting these vital services, the Elsie Reid Fund helps to create a more compassionate and resilient community for those experiencing housing challenges.

This meaningful fund was established by Courtney and Rob Fullarton, a local couple who are passionate about giving kids the opportunity to participate in athletics! Their wish is to help eliminate barriers to participation, whether that is in sport or improving our local shared play spaces for kids. Additionally, their fund may exist to support programs that provide healthy nutrition options for the kids and youth in our community.

Earnings from this permanent fund support the work of Girls Incorporated, to empower girls and encourage them to be strong, smart and bold.

Annual earnings will provide a bursary to a graduating student continuing on in the skilled trades field, to college or directly to work place

The purpose of the HOPE Endowment Fund is used to provide financial grants to organizations in the region who assist individuals in need to travel to receive medical treatment, but who could otherwise not afford the travel costs.

To provide assistance to organizations who provide nutritious meals to those in our community who are in need and/or a bursary to a deserving student at St. Mary's Catholic High School.

The fund was established by Larry’s family in 2022 following his death in 2021. Larry was a generous philanthropist and loved this community. He strongly believed all children should have access to, not only basic needs, but also to sports equipment and the ability to join local teams and clubs.

The purpose of this fund is to enhance the wellbeing of those living in the greater Brockville area, giving highest priority to enhancing the lives of people who live in difficult circumstances, including but not limited to poverty, hunger, homelessness, illness or violence. Additionally, this fund hopes to provide and/or enhance access to justice and/or the development of a progressive legal system.

This fund will exist in perpetuity to provide an annual bursary to a Brockville Collegiate Institute student with financial needs planning to enroll in a university or college.

To support Arts and Culture in Brockville and Area as well as the Operations of the Foundation at the discretion of the BACF Board of Directors

The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a community minded Brockville Collegiate Institute student who is enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

The Neville and Geri Johnston Endowment Fund

The Neville and Geri Johnston Memorial Fund celebrates the enduring partnership and shared faith of Neville and Geri Johnston.

Neville passed away in 2023 after a remarkable life devoted to family, faith, and community. Geri, his wife of nearly 59 years, continues to live out the values they shared - compassion, generosity, and service to others. To honour Neville’s memory and to extend the impact of their shared ministry, Geri has established this fund to support Centennial Road Church.

The fund will provide lasting support for four programs that reflect the Johnstons’ heart for people and community:

• Children’s Ministry

• Garden of Hope and Faith Walk

• Sunday Suppers

• Missions Program through C*Road Church

Annual grants from the fund will ensure these programs remain strong and impactful. In time, Geri’s future bequest will further strengthen this legacy of faith and giving — a living expression of two lives devoted to service.

To support the Operations of the Brockville & Area Community Foundation

A memorial fund supporting the enhancement and beautification of downtown Prescott, with a focus on waterfront parks, trails, beachfront, and historic spaces. The Kingston family has deep roots in the Prescott community and a strong commitment to its continued beauty and vibrancy. Paul’s father notably served the Town of Prescott as both a Councillor and Mayor. Grants are administered in partnership with the Town of Prescott to support projects that strengthen public spaces, environmental stewardship, and community pride.

The Physician Recruitment and Settlement Fund supports charitable initiatives that help reduce barriers to attracting, settling, and retaining qualified healthcare professionals in Brockville and the surrounding region. By strengthening recruitment and integration efforts, the Fund aims to improve access to healthcare services for the community.

Grants from the Fund may support:

• Temporary housing and settlement assistance for newly recruited healthcare professionals

• Relocation and travel support

• Costs related to professional licensing and credentialing required to practice in Ontario

• Transportation supports that help with integration and regional service delivery

This is a non-endowed, flow-through fund, with contributions granted to the Employment and Education Centre on an ongoing basis to advance its purpose.

Created in loving memory of Sophia Milks, who spent just four precious days on this earth. This fund honours her life by supporting children and families facing difficult health journeys.

Established by her parents, Kelsey and Eric Milks and her sister Juliette, the fund focuses on:

• Health, mental health, and emergency support for families navigating sibling, infant, or child loss

• Financial relief for families whose children are receiving unexpected medical care

• Access to inclusive recreation, sports, and play equipment for children of all abilities

• Access to care, programming, or essential resources for children and youth who may otherwise go without Sophia’s legacy lives on through this heartfelt tribute, bringing comfort, support, and hope to others.

The Tempo Dynamics Fund is a donor-advised fund supporting music and the arts across the Greater Brockville area, with a focus on the Prescott region when possible. Through an annual, collaborative granting process, the fund helps expand access, participation, and excellence in local music initiatives. The fund will continue to support arts and culture for generations to come.

For the benefit and beautification of Historic Downtown Brockville and the Waterfront Walking Parks & trails.

The Thorn Bird Fund

The Thorn Bird Fund supports food security initiatives in the Brockville area, helping ensure individuals and families have consistent and dignified access to healthy food. Mental health-related projects may also be supported as a secondary priority.

Named after the mythical thorn bird—believed to sing only once, at the moment of its greatest sacrifice—the fund reflects a deeply personal commitment to lasting community impact.

Contribute to something that has lasting impact by donating to the Brockville United Way Endowment fund. The purpose of this fund is to generate resources in support of United Way Annual Giving Campaigns. Your generous donation will help build momentum for future needs in this area.

The Valerie Kines Memorial Endowment Fund aims to continue Valerie's dedication to serving the Brockville community. The fund was established by her family in 2017 and provides an annual scholarship to an entrepreneurial, community minded female enrolled in first year business at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. Valerie was an entrepreneur and active philanthropist in Brockville, and this fund aims to keep her work and legacy alive, by providing support to young entrepreneurial women studying in Brockville, and who are also active in making a difference in their community.