Longtime Halton District School Board teacher and HLF supporter Colin Bain reminisces about his years in teaching and the stories of students that have remained with him over decades. Told with grace and humour, Colin’s stories evoke both the challenges and highlights of a different era in education. Click here to read a sample chapter. […]
Until a few months ago, Connor* barely spoke, and when he did, he was difficult to understand. That all changed when his teacher purchased some podcasting equipment, thanks to a school grant funded by the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF). Within weeks, Connor and the other eight 9 to 11-year-old students in his class had found […]
Damian’s family values education, but has little in the way of funds to contribute to his dream of attending university. Earnings from his cashier’s job are going toward Damian’s school fund, but he’s worried he won’t have enough to start school this fall. Even with the income from part-time and summer jobs, or help from […]
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Safia left an unstable home at 16. Despite a difficult financial situation and little personal support, she was determined to become the first person in her family to go to university.
In Grade 11 Justina lost her only parent.
HLF provided funds for some necessities and covered her school basketball team fee.
Michael’s mom has gone back to school to try to improve the family’s situation, but currently has little income. She relies on the generosity of family to help feed her kids.
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The Halton Learning Foundation has joined more than 80 charities, financial advisors and legal services from across the Halton-Hamilton-Niagara Regions to show Canadians the power they have to create positive change through a gift in their Will to charity. Will Power is a public education effort aimed at empowering more Canadians to leave a charitable […]
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