The idea for the Trent Centre for Community-Based Education was originally proposed through a partnership with Trent University in 1996. This long-standing and fruitful relationship is recognized throughout the world as a pioneering model for community-academic work in North America. The University is known for its interdisciplinary education and research, supportive community environment and emphasis on global perspectives.
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The U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research was established in 1999 to deliver the Community-Based Education program in Haliburton County. While the CBE program is the main way we work together, the Trent Centre and U-Links share common goals and work together on many different projects. The TCCBE would not be where it is today without the strong support of U-Links. U-Links is a project of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative (HCCC), a non-profit corporation formed by local citizens that is committed to undertaking and sponsoring entrepreneurial projects that support economic, cultural, social and environmental development in Haliburton County.
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The Community-Links Centre for Community-Based Projects and Social Mapping (C-Links) was founded in 2011 and facilitates community-academic relationships through community-based education and service-learning. The goal is to engage students, faculty and the in educational experiences which develop collaboration, innovation and empowerment for all involved. Through C-Links, local City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) businesses, not-for-profits, charities and municipal government will improve their ability to address relevant community-identified concerns through student research and other kinds of projects. C-Links co-delivers the Community-Based Education program in CKL.
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
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The Peterborough Foundation is over 50 years old! Since 1953, the Foundation has been:
- Receiving donated funds from generous citizens
- Investing those funds to generate income
- Making grants throughout the City and County
- Bringing people together to help Peterborough be a better place to live – forever
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Individual Donors
Jocelyn Aubrey
Todd Barr & Kate Huband
George Dembroski
David and Brenda Hollier
Cliff Moon
Mary-Ann Paul
Mrs. Madelyn Sloane & Dr. John A. Sloane
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Continuous Campaign
As an independent facilitator of community/post-secondary projects and partnerships, we work to secure investment and contributions from the post-secondary institutions we work with and the greater community – ideally in a 50/50 split. With this in mind, the TCCBE is initiating a continuous fundraising campaign to generate the community contribution to our work for future years. Please click on the “Donate Now” button below to make a tax-deductible contribution. Contact us to discuss our track record for facilitating positive community development and education in Peterborough City and County!
Tax deductible contributions can also be made by writing a cheque to the “Trent Centre for Community-Based Education”and mailing it to our office.
Registered charitable # 840040745RR0001
