Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island

10/20/2026

This week is School Bus Safety Week. Drivers, parents, and students all play a role in school bus safety.

🎒Students should wait in a safe place away from the road and arrive at least five minutes early. They should follow the bus driver’s instructions, make sure the driver can see them, look both ways, and ensure the red lights are flashing before crossing in front of the bus.

🚗Motorists should be aware of school buses and be prepared to stop when amber lights are flashing. When a school bus is stopped with its red-light flashing, drivers must stop at least six metres away and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

It’s illegal and dangerous to pass a school bus when red lights are flashing. To protect Island students, drivers who illegally pass a school bus will lose their license and face a fine of up to $5,000.

📲Anyone who witnesses an incident while driving should pull over and call 9-1-1 to report. Note the license plate number, the vehicle and driver description, date and time of day, the location of the incident, and any other details that may assist the police.

Read the full release here https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/october-19-23-is-school-bus-safety-week

10/20/2026

👏

October is Women’s History Month. Island women are making an impact in communities across PEI in many different ways.

For Gemma Koughan and Lynn Boudreau, sport is about more than the game. It’s about leadership, mentorship, and creating opportunities for others.

Read more about their impacts here https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/leading-beyond-the-game

10/14/2026

Incredible things happening across our province! 💚💛

100 Women Who Care PEI 100 Women Who Care - Prince County PEI PEI Give Guys

09/30/2026

🧡🧡

09/29/2026

Hi everyone,
Welcome to the last COSPEI Gold Rush draw of September. Today's pot is estimated to be over $85,000, the largest fresh pot yet.
Sign up (https://cospei.goldrush.causable.io) for your chance to win half the pot while helping to create and enhance opportunities for students across PEI.
Please take a moment to Like and Share this morning's Facebook post (15) Facebook) to help inform your Facebook Friends.
Thank you for supporting the fundraiser!
Good luck!

09/28/2026

Community Foundation of PEI Appoints Katie Baker as Executive Director

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Baker as its new Executive Director.

Originally from Prince Edward Island, Katie returned to the Island in 2021 after 17 years in Vancouver. She brings a broad range of experience in organizational leadership, fund development, strategic planning, community engagement and partnership development across the public and private sectors, government, and community organizations.

“We are delighted to welcome Katie to the Community Foundation of PEI,” said Alfred Arsenault, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Katie brings a unique combination of Island roots, broad experience, strong community relationships, and a genuine commitment to helping organizations and communities achieve their goals. We believe this combination will serve the Foundation and the Island extremely well as we look to the future.”

Katie is a former national athlete and captain of Canada’s national women’s field hockey team. Most recently, she served as Director of Operations at SRL Solutions, an Island consulting firm.

“I am incredibly excited to take on this role and bring my experience to the Foundation, while listening and learning from the donors, fundholders, community organizations, and partners who are already doing so much to make a difference across the Island. It truly is a hidden gem. The Foundation helps strengthen communities from tip to tip, and it is a focus that is particularly meaningful to me.”

“Katie understands that strong communities are built through relationships,” said Arsenault. “That approach aligns extremely well with the Foundation’s role as a connector, working with donors, fundholders, nonprofit organizations, community leaders and others to turn generosity into meaningful and lasting impact.”

As Executive Director, Katie will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Foundation, with a particular focus on fund development, donor relations, governance support, and external engagement. She will work closely with the Board of Directors and the Foundation team to advance its strategic priorities and strengthen the Foundation’s role as a trusted community partner and convener.

Katie joins the Foundation at a time of significant strength and opportunity. The Community Foundation of PEI now manages more than 130 endowment funds with assets valued at approximately $22 million and hosts 15 funds on behalf of other organizations. In 2025, the Foundation also administered 195 flow-through funds. Together with the extraordinary generosity of donors across Prince Edward Island, this work enabled a record $4.6 million to be distributed in scholarships and community grants during the year.

This growing platform provides the Foundation with an opportunity to deepen its impact across Prince Edward Island, connecting more donors with the causes they care about, strengthening charitable organizations and communities, and building enduring resources that will benefit Islanders for generations to come.

These generate ongoing support through grants and scholarships, while also working with donors, fundholders, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to address community needs and create opportunities for Islanders today and for future generations.

“I’m looking forward to meeting more of the people who make up the Foundation’s community and hearing what matters most to them,” said Katie. “There is a strong foundation to build on, and I’m excited about what we can accomplish together.”

Katie has assumed the position of Executive Director effective today, September 28, 2026

Media Contact:
Alfred Arsenault
Chair of the Board of Directors
Community Foundation of PEI
(902) 432-1495
[email protected]

09/10/2026

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. If you're struggling, please know that you are not alone, and it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help — it's a sign of incredible strength.

It’s okay if all you did today was get through it. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself, and your presence in this world truly matters. Please stay—there are people who want to listen and walk alongside you.

Whether you prefer talking to someone in person, over the phone, or even texting, there are mental health services available for you.

24/7 Mental Health and Addictions access line ☎️ 1-833-553-6983
Su***de Crisis Helpline 📱 call (or text) 9-8-8

Find more resources here 💕 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/mental-health-support-and-services

09/06/2026

📢Registration is now open for our 16th Annual Gala Dinner on September 22nd, 2026! 📢

🎤We are very proud to feature Mr. Kevin Ladner as our 2026 CFPEI Gala Dinner keynote speaker. For the past decade, Mr. Ladner served as the CEO and Executive Partner of Doane Grant Thornton – a nationally leading accounting and advisory firm located here in Charlottetown.

Mr. Ladner will share his personal insights and professional expertise on the importance of strengthening our Island community, and how we can all contribute towards a more prosperous future for our province.

🔗For more information about the event, and to reserve your seat, visit our website at www.cfpei.ca/gala/

09/01/2026

Community Leaders 👏👏

06/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Dr. Rhonda Matters Memorial Fund for their generous $1,000 charitable grant to CHANCES.

This meaningful donation will help support our programs that benefit children and families across Prince Edward Island, and we are so thankful to be chosen as a recipient.

Thank you for helping us continue to support children and families in our communities and for carrying forward such an important legacy.

Established in loving memory of Dr. Rhonda Matters, the fund honours her legacy as a dedicated child psychologist who was deeply committed to supporting children experiencing mental health challenges. Dr. Matters touched the lives of countless youth and families throughout her career and in her personal life, leaving an enduring impact on the community.

This grant holds special meaning for Rhonda’s family, as her connection to CHANCES remains ongoing.

“Our family is incredibly proud to support CHANCES through the Dr. Rhonda Matters Memorial Fund,” said Caitlin Matters, Rhonda’s daughter. “Our mom was passionate about helping children thrive and ensuring families had the support they needed. Knowing that her legacy lives on through organizations like CHANCES means so much to all of us. It’s especially meaningful to see her grandchildren, Alistair and Maeve (shown in photo), enjoying and benefiting from the CHANCES daycare programs - it truly brings her life’s work full circle.”

In anyone wishes to make a donation in support of the fund and increasing the annual granting capacity, please visit: [cfpei.ca/rhondamatters](https://www.cfpei.ca/rhondamatters/). Every donation will receive a charitable donation receipt for tax purposes.