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An investment in the community - The Cowan Foundation donates to Community Living Fort Erie

June 20, 2014

Last week, The Cowan Foundation stopped by Community Living Fort Erie (CLFE) to deliver a donation of $3,280 to help with CLFE's outreach program to camps and clubs in Niagara. These funds will help the organization further its mission of...

The Cowan Foundation Celebrates National Volunteer Week!

April 07, 2014

The Cowan Foundation would like to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of volunteerism, and to celebrate the individuals that contribute countless hours of their time helping others. The impact volunteerism has on our communities is...

The Cowan Foundation donates approximately $1.275 Million to Charities across Canada

March 20, 2014

Cambridge, ON- The Directors of the board of The Cowan Foundation are pleased to report the donation of approximately $1.275 Million in Canadian communities during 2013, benefiting approximately 80 charitable organizations. Please click here to view...

The Cowan Foundation and Schlegel-UW RIA Set Leading Example in Community Support

February 19, 2014

On January 31st, The Cowan Foundation and Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) celebrated the success of the Memory Clinic & Memory and Aging Program that was made possible through a generous donation from The Cowan Foundation. We...

Community & Province Join Forces to Provide Essential Transportation to Sunbeam Centre

February 19, 2014

On Friday February 14th, Sunbeam Residential Development Centre received the keys to a new Para Transit wheelchair adapted mini bus that was made possible due to a donation of $50,000 from The Cowan Foundation, and a $23,500 grant from Ontario...

The Cowan Foundation Announces $250,000 Donation to the Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition

January 29, 2014

On Friday, January 24, The Cowan Foundation presented a cheque for $250,000 to Brantford Mayor, Chris Friel; Mike Woodburn, Chair of the Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition and Sandy Jackson, Director of Recreation at the City of...

The Cowan Foundation Celebrates Donation to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in Brantford

January 23, 2014

On Friday, January 24, during the Brantford Church Hockey Tournament at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre,  Brantford Mayor Friel will accept a donation from The Cowan Foundation. These funds will be directed towards the Inspiring Greatness...

Burford Thanks The Cowan Foundation as Lions Way Bridge Officially Opens

November 28, 2013

In 2011, The Cowan Foundation contributed $10,000 towards the completion of the Lions Way pedestrian bridge over Whiteman’s Creek in Burford, an initiative headed up by the Burford Lions Club.  On November 7th the bridge officially...

The Cowan Foundation Supports Girl Guides of Canada through 2013 Holiday Card Program

November 28, 2013

As part of the 2013 Cowan Holiday Card Program, The Cowan Foundation presented a cheque for $50,000 to Girl Guides of Canada. These funds will be directed to the Girls First project which will focus on ensuring that Girl Guide programming is...

Make Kindness a Priority on Friday, November 1st!

October 31, 2013

November 1st is the 6th annual Random Act of Kindness Day in Waterloo Region.  It is being organized by the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation and as a proud sponsor, The Cowan Foundation is encouraging all citizens of Waterloo Region...