The County Foundation is pleased to announce a new donor advised fund to benefit the community. The Button Fund is aimed at supporting causes to support youth and families, people struggling with homelessness or addictions and the arts. The fund will also collaborate with the Wellington on the Lake community to support community events and fundraisers.
The donor family are the Guziewicz, the family name is Polish, meaning ‘button maker’, hence the name, The Button Fund. the family name is Polish, meaning ‘button maker’, hence the name, The Button Fund. the family name is Polish, meaning ‘button maker’, hence the name, The Button Fund.
"Giving back is important to our family, we know that in Prince Edward County there are many people struggling with rising costs and inflation and families that need a little extra help. By working with The County Foundation, we can create more impact with our giving." Diana Guziewicz
The first event of the fund, the Holiday Cheer Family Gathering is taking place on Sunday November 26th, at the Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre from 2-4pm.
The event is free and open for families to attend, donations are appreciated and will benefit Food for Learning in Prince Edward County. Food for Leaning provides healthy snacks and food for students in a judgement free and accessible manner. All donations received will be matched by The Button Fund, with a goal of raising $10,000 for the program.
The event is co-organized by the Wellington on the Lake Residents Association (WOLRA), bringing together over 50 volunteers to make the day special.
Additional Information
TRANSPORTATION: Free transportation from Picton via County Transit is available.
1:30pm Picton Pick up to Wellington (The Hub Child & Family Centre)2:00pm Drop off at Wellington (14 Empire Blvd)2:30pm Picton Pick up to Wellington (The Hub Child & Family Centre)3:00pm Drop off at Wellington (14 Empire Blvd)4:00pm Wellington Pick up return to Picton What is a Donor Advised Fund? They are a private fund established by a generous donor or family that is administered by The County Foundation. A donor-advised fund can be set up by anyone looking to make long-term impact in the community and support the charitable causes they are passionate about. Learn more about setting up a fund.
What is a Donor Advised Fund? They are a private fund established by a generous donor or family that is administered by The County Foundation. A donor-advised fund can be set up by anyone looking to make long-term impact in the community and support the charitable causes they are passionate about. Learn more about setting up a fund.
