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County of Renfrew announces Ontario Winter Games Legacy Fund

The 2023 Ontario Winter Games were held in Renfrew County, and after all expenses were met, there was a surplus of $375,000 remaining. The news of the surplus was delivered virtually by Renfrew County Olympian Melissa Bishop-Nriagu.
“I am so, so proud of our community for hosting this event,” said Bishop-Nriagu. “I’m so excited and honoured that the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation will be awarded this money. I would have been someone who applied for those funds.”
The funds will be invested with the Foundation and will be put towards supporting a variety of initiatives in sport for local clubs and individuals.
To Read More about the Winter Games Legacy funds, Please visit our page News and Events.

Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon (left), Chair of the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Games, and Matt Bradley, Chair of the Board for the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation, shake hands to solidify the partnership to have the Foundation oversee and distribute the $375,000 Games Legacy Fund. County of Renfrew photo.

Ottawa Valley Community Foundation 2024 Annual Grants

The Foundation delivers annual grants to charitable organizations as part of their annual general meeting activities. For 2024, a total of $26,513.13 was granted to local Charities within Renfrew County. For more detailed descrition of these recipients, please visit our page Stories of Giving.

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