Motto
Strengthening our Community!

Vision
The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area is a vital community asset: a public foundation created by and for the people of our community. We work with private donors, service clubs, businesses, and charitable organizations to stimulate charitable giving, establish permanent endowment funds, and support initiatives which make an ongoing difference and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Mission
The mission of the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area is to facilitate and stimulate giving in order to build a strong and caring community in which to live, work and play by:

• Developing and maintaining permanent endowment funds through responsible stewardship
• Assessing and responding to existing, emerging and changing community needs
• Providing a means for individuals and organizations with varied interests and levels of giving who want to contribute back to their community both during and after their lifetime
• Demonstrating leadership by forming, encouraging, supporting and educating individuals, community groups, service clubs, foundations, professional advisors, businesses, government, the media and others

Core Values
Integrity – Accountability — Community Leadership – Stewardship – Professionalism