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2,000 HDSB students have received emergency assistance since the beginning of this school year The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is proud to launch its third annual HLF Month this April. Dedicated to removing financial barriers for students in the Halton District School Board (HDSB), this month-long initiative brings together HDSB schools, local businesses, and community […]
Thank you for supporting HLF in 2024-2025! This year has been a remarkable journey, and we are eager to share the inspiring impact stories you helped bring to life. We would like to extend a warm invitation to join us for this year’s in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM). Hear how your support helped provide opportunities […]
Help Students with Financial Barriers to Learning Every student deserves a chance, and poverty remains a powerful factor in whether a student succeeds in school. Education is the great equalizer for success in life. The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) provides emergency financial support to students, assistance for schools, and scholarships through donor-directed funding. We are looking for […]
September 18, 2025 – Burlington, ON The Halton Learning Foundation’s Back-to-School campaign supports students in need to ensure no one is left behind On the first day, Louisa came to school carrying her books in a grocery bag. When her classmates saw the grocery bag, she was embarrassed. Her teacher noticed Louisa became quiet and […]
September 23, 2025 – Burlington, ON The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is proud to announce the launch of the Lesley Mansfield Seeds of Growth Fund. The launch took place at Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton on Sunday, September 21, where family, friends, and colleagues gathered to honour Lesley’s life and legacy. Lesley Mansfield, retired […]
One in Ten HDSB Students Needs Help. Will You Be the One to Step Up? The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) has launched its 2025 Back to School campaign, calling on the Halton community to help provide emergency support, like food, school supplies, and clothing, for the Halton District School Board (HDSB) students who need it […]
As the school year is coming to an end, Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) invites community members to thank the teachers who’ve quietly made a difference, in a meaningful way, by helping an HDSB student in need in their honour. Teachers do more than teach. They notice when a child doesn’t have lunch and quietly tuck […]
Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) CEO Marc Clare completed, with five other riders, a 110 km “Tour de Halton” bike ride on April 24 across the region to raise awareness and funds for students in need within the Halton District School Board (HDSB). The ride is one of many fundraisers taking place during HLF Month in […]
2,500 HDSB students have received emergency assistance since the beginning of this school year The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is proud to launch its second annual HLF Month, “Your Community, Your Impact,” this April. Dedicated to breaking down financial barriers for students in the Halton District School Board (HDSB), this month-long initiative unites community members, […]
The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors, a dedicated group of community leaders committed to furthering our mission of providing the Halton District School Board (HDSB) students with opportunities to reach their full potential by eliminating financial barriers to education and increasing equity. This diverse […]