What does poverty look like? County Foundation Vital Impact Stories
DOMINIQUE JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE COUNTY FOUNDATION SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE If you think about the concept of poverty, a particular image may come to mind regarding how…
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Only Connect! Building Bridges of Inclusion
KAREN VALIHORA STAFF WRITER Over 200 people gathered at the Regent Theatre last week for the County Foundation’s presentation of its 2023 Vital Signs Report. Entitled “Building Bridges of Inclusion,”…
The StoreHouse Food Bank pays it forward
Vital Impact Stories from The County Foundation DOMINQUE JONES SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE Demand at food banks is on the rise. The cost of food is putting individuals…
Protecting Farmland in PEC: Creating a Farmland Trust
By Dominique Jones Special to the Gazette Part of a New Series: Vital Impact Stories from The County Foundation: Did you know that the source of our food is…
The County Foundation: exponential growth for the community
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER While the County is renowned for its beauty and tranquillity, many of the people who live here are suffering. Poverty, homelessness, and addiction are just some…
County Foundation’s Jones recognized as emerging leader
The head of the local philanthropy and community building organization has been recognized as an emerging leader by a leading professionals publication. Dominique Jones, Executive Director of The County Foundation,…
County Foundation announces new scholarship fund for PECI trades grads
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The County Foundation is excited to announce a new scholarship fund to benefit Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) students pursuing education in the trades. The…
County Foundation offers Vital Signs report to Rotary
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER At its 29th meeting of the 2022-2023 Rotary year, the local Picton club listened as Anne Van Vlack and Dominique Jones of The County Foundation…
Over a dozen local groups awarded Huff grants
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A total of 13 organizations that serve to better Prince Edward County and its residents are being supported through a local philanthropy concern. The County Foundation…
The County Foundation presents Vital Signs 2022 Report
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER In honour of the release of the latest Vital Signs Report, The County Foundation invited members of the public for a presentation on the report’s findings…