Fundraising Events: From ‘dreaded task’ to Purposeful Strategy’
2026-06-03 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Heartland Forest, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Join the Niagara Community Foundation for this June 3, 2026 seminar at Heartland Forest.
A professional development keynote on Fundraising Events with guest speaker Don “the Auctioneer” Stewart will help you to learn about what makes an event successful and what makes it fall flat. You don’t want to miss it!

Late Stage, End Stage, Grief & Dying
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Join the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region, online on Zoom to:
– Explore what to expect in the late stages of dementia
– Discuss living with anticipatory loss and how this changes when your loved one is dying
– Understand the physical indicators of dying/approaching end of life
– Examine the emotional aspects of supporting the dying
– Consider strategies for adjusting after death
Guest Speakers:
– Joy Friesen – Manager, Community Programs, Hospice Niagara
– Jacklyne Isaak – Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
Register by calling the Alzheimer Society office at 905-687-3914 or visit them online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

GBF's Healthy Eating Course - June 16 & 23, 2026
2026-06-16 16:40 - 19:30
Join GBF Community Services in Grimsby for two Healthy Eating workshops, on June 16 and 23, 2026, from 4:40 to 7:30 pm.
By participating in two workshops, you will: learn about nutritious eating choices and habits; mindful eating; connecting with like-minded people that can support your healthy eating journey; and smart planning, shopping, and cooking techniques.
To register for the course, send an email to Sophia Avolio at
wellness@gbfgrimsby.com or call her at (905) 309-5664 Ext 31
Event location details will be provided following registration

Mind Matters: Brain Health, Aging & Dementia
2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Grimsby Public Library, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1Y1, Canada
Learn about aging and dementia with GBF Community Services on Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Grimsby Public Library. Jacklyne Isaak, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimers Society of Niagara Region will give an overview of dementia risk factors, and healthy brain strategies.
RSVP to Sophia, wellness@gbfgrimsby.com 905-309-5664 Ext. 31

Brock University: Connecting our Communities
2026-06-30 09:30 - 12:00 | Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215, St. Catharines, ON, L2T 4C3, Canada
Welcome to Connecting Our Communities!
This event is an opportunity for Niagara Region community organizations and partners to connect with Brock University and our incredible student volunteer opportunities and services.
With 2026 marked as the International Year of the Volunteer by the United Nations, this is the time for organizations to elevate the role of civic participation, rebuild volunteer infrastructure, and celebrate volunteer successes.
We are excited to ignite volunteerism by introducing our community partners to our dynamic and robust student population that are passionate about contributing to volunteerism and community outreach.
With a morning information session, followed by an optional time for networking and brainstorming, Connecting Our Communities aims to provide opportunities to:

Discover ways in which to promote volunteer opportunities to Brock students
Understand the driving forces and barriers to student volunteerism
Learn about academic and extracurricular volunteer partnerships with Brock including Brock Cares programming, and opportunities with Brock Co-op, Career, and Experiential Education
Collaborate with fellow volunteer coordinators to establish a student volunteer engagement strategy

This is a FREE event open to anyone who would like to learn more about engaging with student volunteerism at Brock. There is paid on-site parking and refreshments will be provided.

Voices That Matter: Black Youth & Mental Health Symposium
2026-07-17 11:00 - 14:30 | Niagara Falls Public Library, 4848 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
This symposium is an opportunity to explore the findings from the UDADA Project’s Black Youth in Canada Mental Health Survey and consider how this knowledge can inform meaningful action across services, organizations, and systems.
The project highlights experiences that are too often overlooked in traditional data, including how race, age, gender, culture, stigma, and systemic barriers shape the mental health and wellbeing of Black youth. Through this youth-centred initiative, Black youth shared their experiences navigating mental health challenges, accessing support, and building resilience.
The findings point to urgent gaps in culturally responsive care, while also identifying opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and stronger, more affirming supports.
This symposium is more than a presentation. It is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and work together to help create communities where Black youth feel seen, understood, supported, and able to thrive.
