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Community Leaders Gather at Mississauga City Hall to Launch OSCA Premier’s Cup and Support Youth CricketMISSISSAUGA, ON, March 6, 2026 — Community leaders from across Ontario gathered at Mississauga City Hall to celebrate student success and promote youth participation in sport through the launch of the OSCA Premier’s Cup, led by the Ontario Schools Cricket Association…

Mississauga, ON, August 27, 2025 — The Mississauga Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its innovative campaign, Give a Little, Mean A Lot, designed to redefine philanthropy and make giving accessible for everyone.“Philanthropy isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for all of us,” said Glenn Gumulka, President & CEO, of the Mississauga…

Introducing the Vital Signs Video SeriesThe Vital Signs series is your guide to understanding the key elements that shape the heart of Mississauga. Through this collection of videos, we’ll explore the factors that influence the city’s growth, community well-being, and much more.Vital Signs is a community report that combines national, provincial, and local data, alongside…

Find all the Mississauga Foundation Resources here. Available to download as PDF’s.

June 10, 2024 (MISSISSAUGA, ON) – The Community Foundation of Mississauga is proud to announce its relaunch and rebranding as the Mississauga Foundation. This significant transformation reflects the foundation’s unwavering commitment to better serve and represent the dynamic and diverse community of Mississauga. Alongside this rebranding, the Mississauga Foundation is excited to unveil its new…

The 2024 Grant Information Session gave a comprehensive overview of our funding streams, new changes, grant application process, application timelines, eligibility rules and guiding principles.

Government of Canada announces National Funders selected to support charities and non-profits. The Community Foundation of Mississauga and Community Foundations of Canada will help distribute the Community Services Recovery Fund to charities, non-profits and Indigenous Governing BodiesNovember 23, 2022 (MISSISSAUGA, ON) – Yesterday, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced that…

Would you like to learn more about how to support your favourite charity through the gift of an insurance policy? What is involved? What are the benefits? Learn about the process and the tax benefits of gifts of insurance from Kam Chari, MBA, CPA, CFP, RFP. Zahid Syed, CLU, MFA-P, will also join us to look at the specifics involved in donating to a Foundation.

For immediate release:Sept 13, 2022TORONTO – All nine community foundations of the Golden Horseshoe region are coming together to help fund Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022. This year, the educational program produced by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) will feature an in-person gathering held in Mississauga for 5,000 high school students across…

Tax Minimization Through Strategic Philanthropy

Mark will explain little-known strategies for generous donors to maximize giving and minimize taxes – often by converting taxes to charity.

Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P, is widely recognized as one of Canada’s top life insurance advisors. Mark and his team work closely with lawyers, accountants, bankers and financial advisors to provide their clients with unique insurance products and comprehensive estate planning solutions. Mark is on a mission to create $100 Million of new philanthropy annually working with clients, non-profits, and foundations, and collaborating with allied professionals in law, tax, insurance, investment, and estate planning.

If you think you are too busy to take the time to put your estate planning in place, and to make a Will, join our expert panel as we examine the many risks and disadvantages of not making a Will, including the added cost, delay and uncertainty for the family left behind. Hear case studies about things you might not expect, including bonding requirements, who stands to inherit the assets, who can take over the administration of the estate, and what happens to minor children, married and common law partners, and other vulnerable dependents.

Join our expert panel as we examine why, when and how to have meaningful conversations with clients on giving to charity as part of an overall plan. Hear case studies on having these important conversations. And our experts will discuss issues that play a role in planning for philanthropy for current and future charitable giving.

The Community Foundation of Mississauga is committed to building a healthy, dynamic, successful community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive and no one is left behind. We are well known for our robust granting program built on our endowment funds.