Thrive PEC begins roadmap for sustainable future with community discussion
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER On Monday, May 30th, THRIVE Prince Edward County welcomed a group of residents to attend a talk and group discussion led…
The County Foundation
Recipients of 2022 Community Grants announced
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The recipients of the Municipal Community Grant Program was decided recently with close to 40 local organizations to receive funding and…
Jones tabbed as next executive director of County Foundation
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The County Foundation has found the successor to previous Executive Director Jefferson Gilbert. The organization announced Monday Dominique Jones would be…
Gilbert stepping away as Executive Director of The County Foundation
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A Prince Edward County resident that’s been the catalyst for the good work and leadership completed by The County Foundation is…
Beiles provides Rotary an overview of COVID in the County during first year of the pandemic
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER At Tuesday’s Rotary Club of Picton via Zoom, President of The County Foundation Brian Beiles offered the club an overview…
County Foundation webinar reflects on COVID-19 Year One in Prince Edward County
How Prince Edward County is meeting the worst public health crisis in a century will be the topic of a public webinar organized and hosted…
Council approves 2021 County Foundation grants
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Prince Edward County Council by way of successful applications to The County Foundation approved nearly two dozen community grants…
Huff family donates towards fight against COVID-19 in QHC hospitals
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A Prince Edward County family that have been long time and fervent supporters of hospital foundations in the Quinte area are…
Prince Edward County’s first ‘Food Depot’ opened Friday
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County’s first Food Depot opened Friday in the former fire hall portion of the Picton Town Hall thanks…
Temporary food distribution depot set to open at Picton Town Hall
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The municipality, along with dedicated volunteers, have been busy bolstering residents’ access to food during the COVID-19 crisis by working to…