The philanthropic legacy of Peter and Catharine Huff is reaching further in difficult times. The Huff Family Fund, which has already invested over 500k in Prince Edward County since 2018, doubled its grants this year to 250k, up from 125k in previous rounds.

The fund offers matching grants: amounts must be matched by either dollars or volunteer time, increasing the impact of the funding.

Administered through the County Foundation, the fund targeted programs for children and young people, education, literacy and the arts, and food insecurity, among a wide range of priorities.

The County Stage Company, Baxter Arts, the Arts Council, Reaching for Rainbows, The Children’s Foundation, the County Museums, food pantries, and Alternatives for Women were among recipients.

“Working with The County Foundation to facilitate these grants is one of the best decisions we have
made as donors to increase impact in our community. Each year we are amazed by the breadth of projects and services these grants support,” said Fund founders Lanny and Catharine Huff.

“The 2023 Huff Family Fund grants totalling $250k will benefit 20 local organizations who make a difference in our community across many vital sectors,” County Foundation Executive Director Dominique Jones said. “The Huffs are outstanding supporters of a broad range of community programming and supports. They are responding to increased needs in the County and have made the decision to increase the annual grant from $125,000 to $250,000. I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition over the next year and congratulate all of the recipients.”

2023 GRANT RECIPEINTS

Al Purdy A-Frame Association: Upgrades to the former Ameliasburgh home of Al Purdy.
Alternatives for Women: Replacing security system.
Alzheimer Society of Hastings: Prince Edward social programming for local residents living
with memory loss and their partners in care.
Baxter Arts Centre: Subsidizing cost of multiple arts programs so they remain affordable for participants.
The Children’s Foundation: PEC Angel Tree Volunteer Committee. The County Food Hub: Free and accessible culinary classes for children grades 4 to 8 and grades 9 to 12.
County Kids Read: Books for youth focused on building reading skills and positive mental health.
County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives: Community pantry & after school snacks.
County Stage Company: 2024 Artistic Season & Outreach Programs.
Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation: Food for Learning Program.
Heal with Horses Therapeutic Centre: Animal therapy program for seniors in nursing homes.
HUB Child & Family Centre: public access food pantry.
MADD Canada: 2023-2024 School Program.
PEC Arts Council: Art Together: Free weekly drop-in studio led by professionals.
Prince Edward Learning Centre: Deeply affordable housing and financial literacy program. County Museums: Quaker Display at the Wellington Heritage Museum.
Quintissimo: Free music education at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute for kids 6-10.
Reaching for Rainbows: Healthy snacks program.
ROC Youth Services: Mental Well-Being Project.
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival: Live Comedy Series in PEC (Comedy Country).