Urgent Call for Final Push to Equip Students with Essential Supplies The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is excited to announce that its 2024 Back to School campaign has reached 50% of its goal, successfully helping over 150 students in the Halton District School Board (HDSB) so far. However, with just a few weeks left until […]

Basic necessities help set students up for success With classes resuming in a few short weeks, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is preparing to be inundated with requests to help students within the Halton District School Board (HDSB) go back to school with the necessary supplies and clothing for a successful academic year. “Every parent […]

Halton Learning Foundation’s CEO Marc Clare is riding his bike 100 km across Halton on Friday, April 26, 2024 to raise awareness and funds for HDSB students in need during HLF Month. April has been proclaimed HLF Month by the towns of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, and by the Halton District School Board […]

As the only charity that exclusively supports the students and schools of the Halton District School Board (HDSB), the Halton Learning Foundation’s goal is to continue to say ‘yes’ to every student who needs some financial support to help them reach their potential. So far this school year, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) has provided […]

Many high school graduates count on scholarships and bursaries to help them achieve their post-secondary dreams. Thanks to generous donors, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is offering students of the Halton District School Board the opportunity to apply for more than two dozen such awards this year until Friday, April 26, 2024. Awards range from […]

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, […]

As the sun rises over Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park on Sunday, September 24, the air will be filled with the sounds of ‘Om.’ About 100 people are expected to stretch, child’s pose and downward dog in an early morning yoga class by the lake. The event, led by Burlington yoga instructor Maggie Aynsley, is free […]

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 […]