Camphill Foundation Canada
Camphill Foundation Canada was established in 2000 as a public foundation with a purpose to support the mission of Camphill Communities Ontario (CCO). Camphill Foundation Canada provides financial relief to CCO where government funding is not available, namely, to assist in the areas of project development, capital projects, capacity building and sustainability of programming as well as supporting extraordinary needs.
Camphill Foundation Canada works to secure the required funding to deliver programs and initiatives that enhance the social, cultural, and vocational aspects of the lives of persons supported through social enterprise initiatives, advocacy and accreditation. By funding initiatives that grow, strengthen, and generate opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities we help build strong communities where people of all abilities are embraced and empowered.
If you would like to learn more about getting involved in supporting Camphill Foundation Canada, we would welcome an opportunity to chat. Email us at info@camphillfoundation.ca or call our Executive Director Kathy Downes at (647) 448-3729.
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Kevin Rich – President
Kevin’s career has been focussed on conserving vital natural areas and water resources in Ontario and beyond, working with non-government organizations in different capacities. His current position is policy advisor with Nature United, an affiliate of The Nature Conservancy. Kevin holds a B.Sc. in biology and a M.A.Sc. in environmental engineering. Kevin has served as a board member of Camphill Communities Ontario and now sits on the board of Camphill Foundation Canada. His brother Mike has happily lived in Camphill at the Angus site since 1992.
Maria Puigbonet – Director
Maria has been involved with Camphill since 2016, as a parent. She is a devoted parent and has been actively involved in all things Camphill. Maria is a professor at Georgian College teaching anatomy and physiology in the nursing and pre-health programs. In addition, she is an active member of Georgian College's EDI&B Committee (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee), and is a Union Steward supporting other faculty members, counselors, and librarians. Maria is happy to join the Board of Directors, and contribute to its efforts in raising resources to support Camphill Communities, as a way to give back and be grateful for all that Camphill Communities does for her son, and for all other residents and their families.
Elizabeth Mohler – Secretary
Elizabeth works at Ryerson Magnet, as their Inclusive Hiring Project Coordinator. In addition to her full-time work, Elizabeth sits on the Education Standards Committee for the Ontario Government, where she advises and deliberates on Educational Policies pertaining to students with disabilities. In 2020, she started her Doctoral work at Western University in the school of Occupational Science, cross appointing in Disability Studies. Elizabeth is also an experienced presenter, keynote speaker, lecturer and published writer.
Craig Aucoin – Treasurer
Craig is a financial professional with the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is Vice President, Portfolio Manager at ValueTrend Wealth Management in Barrie. He was previously on the Board of Directors and Chaired the Grants committee of the Barrie Community Foundation. He lives in Toronto with his family.
Martin Kuzma – Director
Martin Kuzma is the CEO of Nottawasaga Futures, a community economic development agency that has been successfully engaged in over 100 community projects with 126 community partners in the last twenty years. Martin regularly partners together on projects with all levels of government including: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, The Province of Ontario, The County of Simcoe, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Township of Essa, Town of Innisfil and Town of New Tecumseth.
