The mission of Durham Community Foundation is to provide the citizens of Durham Region, the opportunity to make financial gifts that are invested, the returns of which support the unique needs of our community and their individual interests while creating a lasting legacy that keeps on giving to charities in Durham Region. We promise to; o attract and effectively grow endowment funds, o help donors, charitable agencies and municipalities fulfill philanthropic interests, o connect philanthropy to a diverse range of community needs and opportunities with grants. We are committed to; o maintain high standards of efficiency and accountability, with a low cost of administration, as responsible stewards of community resources. What differentiates us is that a donor gift lasts forever as a legacy endowment providing grants to our community.