The Community Foundation Announces the New “G and C Waddington Dementia and Mental Health Fund”

 

Thanks to a generous initial contribution from Geoffrey and Caroline Waddington, the Deep River and District Community Foundation (DRDCF) is pleased to announce a new Endowment Fund. Like many people have and do, Caroline and Geoff have experienced both dementia and mental illness within their extended families. They understand the toll dementia and mental illness takes on both the individual who lives with the condition as well as the people who care for them. The purpose of the Fund that they are setting up with the
Community Foundation is to support individuals living with dementia and other mental illnesses and their caregivers.
Many organizations are operating in our area that are directly involved in providing services and programs aimed at individuals with these particular needs. During our Spring and Fall Grant Cycle, these service organizations will be able to apply for disbursements of the earnings generated by this Endowment Fund.
Caroline and Geoff moved to Deep River in 1993 from the Toronto area where they both started their careers. Upon arriving in Deep River, Caroline continued her teaching career with the Renfrew County District School Board while Geoff started working as a thermal
hydraulics specialist at CNL. Caroline retired from Mackenzie Community School in June 2024, and Geoff will retire from CNL in October 2026.
While living in our community, both Geoff and Caroline have consistently volunteered their talents to many organizations and clubs. Their desire to build a supportive and caring environment to help individuals and families when they most need it led to the creation of this Endowment Fund.
Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our donors, the DRDCF now manages over two million dollars in endowment capital. To better serve our community and judge its needs, the DRDCF encourages the participation of community members in its decision
making processes and continuously engages in consultation and supporting partnerships which build community vitality through a shared vision and mutual responsibility.
To donate to the G and C Waddington Dementia and Mental Health Fund or any of the DRDCF's other funds, send an e-transfer to info@drdcf.ca or visit: www.drdcf.ca/donate for other easy ways to donate. You will get a tax receipt for your generosity!