50 Brock St, Barrie, Ontario L4N 2L7, Canada | Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Purpose & Direction

Our Mission & Vision

Guided by remembrance. Focused on community. Committed to the wellbeing of Ontario families.

Mission Statement

Investing in the People and Programs That Strengthen Community

“To honour lives of service by investing in the education, wellbeing, and future of Ontario families — strengthening communities through compassionate, transparent, and community-led programming.”

Every decision we make begins with this mission. Whether we are awarding a scholarship, hosting a wellness workshop, or supporting a youth mentor, our work is measured by whether it moves us closer to a stronger, more connected community.

Foundation mission — students and mentors together
Vision — young people at graduation
Our Vision

A Simcoe County Where Every Family Has What It Needs to Flourish

We envision a community in which every young person has a caring mentor, every student has a fair chance at post-secondary study, every senior is remembered and included, and every family has access to the wellness resources they need.

We believe this vision is achievable — not through any one organization alone, but through partnerships that pool the strengths of schools, service agencies, businesses, and neighbours who care.

Guiding Values

Principles That Shape Our Work

Compassion

We meet people where they are, with respect and care.

Community

We believe change is built together, not imposed.

Integrity

We are transparent about our finances, our decisions, and our impact.

Legacy

We honour those who came before by investing in what comes next.

Learning

We evaluate, listen, and adapt our programs to real needs.

Equity

We work to remove the barriers that prevent people from thriving.

Partnership

We amplify our reach through trusted local collaborations.

Safeguarding

We protect the dignity and safety of everyone we serve.

Strategic Priorities 2025 – 2028

Where We Are Focused Next

Our three-year strategic plan outlines four priority areas that will shape our programming and partnerships.

Deepening education partnerships

Deepen Education Access

Expand our scholarship pool and pilot early-year academic support in partnership with local school boards.

Youth mentorship expansion

Grow Youth Mentorship

Double our matched mentor-mentee pairings and introduce group mentorship for underserved neighbourhoods.

Family wellness programming

Broaden Wellness Access

Launch mobile wellness workshops that reach rural and underserved communities across Simcoe County.

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