Kenora & Lake of the Woods Community Foundation
Celebrate 20 Years of Giving with KLWCF
Make a difference and help us celebrate 20 years by taking part in our 20 Years of Giving Campaign! Since 2004, the Kenora and Lake of The Woods Community Foundation has helped people invest in the community causes they care about most. Donate now.
Donating to KLWCF, you can make a difference in areas like arts and culture, health and wellness, social services, animal welfare, the environment, and more.
KLWCF holds a collection of charitable funds established by people from all walks of life. These people all share one thing in common: the desire to make a difference. Thanks to them we’ve been able to grant over $5 million to community initiatives since our inception in 2004.
What is a Community Foundation?
A community foundation is an independent, volunteer-driven charitable organization with a focus on community philanthropy. At KLWCF, we work with community partners, agencies, organizations, volunteers, and individuals who donate their time or money in Kenora and Lake of the Woods.
Building Together Forever
Triple P.L.A.Y.
In 2006, the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation and charity Triple P.L.A.Y. (Positive Leisure Activities for Youth) created an endowment fund that has helped kids in need participate in sports and leisure ever since.
Triple P.L.A.Y.’s latest contribution of $30,000 brought the fund’s value to $165,000. Your donation helps give Kenora kids a chance to play and grow.
"Miss Cookie"
For years, generous donors like “Miss Cookie” Carol Wicks helped give essential support to people in our community. A former teacher in Kenora from 1968 to 2003, Miss Cookie established the “Miss Cookie” – Carol Wicks Bursary Fund for Beaver Brea Secondary School graduates and the Eric, Dorothea, and Carol (Cookie) Wicks Fund for Community.
Miss Cookie has been a consistent contributor to KLWCF over the years, with her latest contributions totalling $20,000. Thank you, Miss Cookie!