About Us

Learn about the work, history and people behind The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation.

Our Vision

Vision: All students have the support needed to realize well-being and success.

Our Mission

We fundraise to provide programs and services that help students overcome barriers and succeed in school.

The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation accomplishes its mission by working with volunteers, teachers, principals, school staff and donors to provide philanthropic support for an entire spectrum of enhanced learning opportunities for students.

Our Story

The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation was incorporated as a charitable organization in 2002. The programs and initiatives delivered by The Learning Foundation in support of student well-being has grown greatly over the years, as has donor support. Hastings and Prince Edward counties continues to have the second highest rate of food insecurity in the Province. If having sufficient food at home is a problem for families, then support for school readiness may also be an issue, and this is where the programs of The Learning Foundation can make a real difference. The Directors of The Learning Foundation recently identified new strategic priorities for the next three year period:

  1. Evaluate, assess and celebrate initiatives,
  2. Form strategic partnerships,
  3. Promote The Foundation to increase awareness, and
  4. Increase donor dollars to support Foundation programs.

This included approving a revised Mission and Vision to guide the work of The Learning Foundation: Vision: All students have the support needed to realize well-being and success. Mission: We fundraise to provide programs and services that help students overcome barriers and succeed in school. We know that our work on behalf of students is important, and we’re committed to providing support students through our programs. As a Hastings Prince Edward District Principal recently told us, “Through your support we are able to assist students and their families to overcome barriers and see success at school. With Learning Foundation funding, programs and initiatives we are able to provide supports that can often be major game changers in the lives of our school community families. Our families are often left in positions where they have to make choices between heat, hydro or groceries and prescription drugs or eye glasses. As school administrators knowing that we have your support as we help our families makes a difference. Many of our families struggle day to day with challenges we have never experienced and stressers we cannot relate to directly. We are able to help students feel included and participate in activities which their peers take for granted.”

Principal and staff at Bayside Secondary School, receiving their Chromebooks for students

Where Our Funds Come From

The Good Backpack Program, Student Emergency Fund, and Len & Olive Black Memorial Fund:
  • Community Donations 100% 100%
Student Nutrition Programs:
  • Ministry of Children and Youth Services 58% 58%
  • Community Donations 24% 24%
  • SNP Partners 18% 18%

How Our Funds Are Spent

  • Funds Directly Invested In Our Programs 80% 80%
  • Management and Administration Costs 18% 18%
  • Fundraising Costs 2% 2%

Financial Statements

View the latest available audited financial statements for The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation.

See The Impact

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Student Crisis Requests Granted

Food for Home
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Students and families supported withgrocery gift cards during non school times. The program is now piloting five Nutrition Pantries in HPEDSB schools to provide food for students and families at home

Food for Home
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Estimated total number of meals provided in the South East Region

Food for Home
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The estimated number of meals from March 2020 to January 2022

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The estimated number of meals from March 2020 to January 2022

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The estimated number of meals from March 2020 to January 2022

First Nations Student Nutrition Programs

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The estimated number of meals from March 2020 to January 2022

Our Team

Kellie Brace

Acting Manager/ Student Nutrition Program Coordinator

Cherie Hardie

Student Nutrition Programs, Food and Logistics Coordinator

Vicky Struthers

Community Development, Special Events, and Grants Coordinator

Our Board

Geoff Cudmore

Chair

Lucille Kyle

Vice Chair

Spencer Hutchinson

Treasurer

Kellie Brace

Secretary to the Board

kbrace@hpedsb.on.ca

Patti MacDougall

Director

Loris Clarke

Director

Claude Boily

Director

June Hagerman

Director

Wendy Osborne

Director

Katherine MacIver

Director

Shannon Binder

Director

Marion Wilson

Director

Nancy Roberts

Director

Darren Matassa

Honorary Director

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