Longtime HLF supporter Adam Doering has been named Philanthropist of the Year by the Golden Horseshoe chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Adam was recognized for his exemplary contribution to philanthropy, in particular his work on behalf of the Halton Learning Foundation. Adam became a first-time donor to the Halton Learning Foundation in 2017, […]

On behalf of the Halton Learning Foundation, I am delighted to announce that Marc Clare will be joining the organization as our new CEO beginning April 24, 2023. He takes over from Lesley Mansfield, who retired on March 24. Marc will be working with interim CEO Sherri Armstrong to ensure a smooth transition. Marc has […]

The Board of Directors of the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) has announced the upcoming retirement of CEO Lesley Mansfield after almost a decade of leadership, compassion, and stewardship. HLF’s Board and staff wish to acknowledge Lesley for her inspiration, guidance and commitment to thousands of students in the Halton District School Board (HDSB). Prior to […]

The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 43rd Business Excellence Awards at a Gala celebration at Granite Ridge Golf Club October 19, 2022. “The core message of the evening was community. Every day our businesses are focused on getting the job done but they all find time to give back to Halton Hills. Our […]

We are lucky. Supporters of HLF are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for helping students and are committed to building a better future. Often people think about contributing to the causes they care about with monthly donations or volunteering time, but a growing number of people are going one step further to leave a […]

Students across Halton head back to school in a few weeks, but sadly, not all of them will be well equipped to learn. Back to School (BTS) costs are already expensive for the more than one in 10 Halton families who struggle financially, and BTS spending is expected to hit a record this year due […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Colin Bain is a man who believes in the power of education. A teacher with the Halton District School Board for over 30 years, he served at Nelson High School, Thomas A. Blakelock High School and others around the region until his retirement in 2000. Since that time, his belief in what education can do […]