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Address

Foundation for Rural Living
Ontario Agricentre
100 Stone Road West, Suite 109
Guelph, ON N1G 5L3
www.frl.on.ca

Telephone:  519-826-4126
Fax:   519-826-3408

Our Nova Scotia site for the Rural Philanthropy Resource Network has now closed

Staff Contact List

	Anita Hayes Executive Director Foundation for Rural Living Ontario Agricentre 100 Stone Road West, Suite 109 Guelph, ON N1G 5L3 Tel: 519-826-4126 x.230 Fax: 519-826-3408 Email: anitahayes@frl.on.ca	Anita Hayes began her foray into the nonprofit and voluntary sector over 15 years ago as a volunteer in program delivery within the social service sector. Contribution to community and a desire to make a difference were her motivation then and remain at the heart of her commitment today. It is not surprising then that Anita has chosen to work with the Foundation for Rural Living, (FRL) a charity that advances the rural nonprofit and voluntary sector, builds sustainable rural capacity and enhances the quality of life for rural citizens. Anita joined FRL in September 2000 as the Coordinator of Community Relations. In January 2006, she became FRL’s Executive Director. As Executive Director, Anita works in partnership with FRL’s Board of Directors to develop the vision, mission, mandate and strategic directions for the organization. Since becoming the Executive Director of FRL, Anita has promoted the role of the rural nonprofit and voluntary sector in building vital rural communities and has been invited to speak to both national and international audiences including: Community Foundations of Canada National Conference (Saskatoon 2006); National Peoples Congress of China (Beijing 2007); Senate of Canada; Standing Committee on Agriculture & Forestry (Ottawa 2007); and Canada-China Legislative Co-operation Project Delegation (Guelph 2008).
	Grace Gruber Project Coordinator Foundation for Rural Living Ontario Agricentre 100 Stone Road West, Suite 109 Guelph, ON N1G 5L3 Tel: 519-826-4126 x.226 Fax: 519-826-3408 Email: gracegruber@frl.on.ca	Grace Gruber joined the team at FRL in October 2008 as a Project Coordinator. She comes from a strong background in the nonprofit sector both as an employee and a Board member. She served two terms as an elected official in the role of Trustee for Parkland School Division where she held the office of Chair for the last four years. Grace's work in the nonprofit sector includes a long-standing relationship with the Pembina Institute, a national nonprofit environmental organization. She was born and raised in rural Alberta, but believes that while Ontario may be a new province to her, the rural way of life holds similar challenges and opportunities. Grace believes supporting grassroots initiatives and the people that make things work, is paramount regardless of where one calls home. Grace received a Human Resource Management Certificate (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta in 2008. Her training and her role in negotiating with different union groups, while with the School Board, and providing HR Management for Pembina, has given Grace a breadth of Human Resources experiences that she is now lending to the work of FRL.
	Jennifer Girvin Community Relations Coordinator Foundation for Rural Living Ontario Agricentre 100 Stone Road West, Suite 109 Guelph, ON N1G 5L3 Tel: 519-826-4126 x.227 Fax: 519-826-3408 Email: jennifergirvin@frl.on.ca	Jennifer Girvin joined the Foundation for Rural Living in 2008. She is the Community Relations Coordinator and joined FRL as part of the Rural Development Officer Program. Jennifer is also Second Vice President of the Erin Agricultural Society and chairs several committees including the Welsh and Open Pony Show, Gaited Horse Show, Talent Show and Ambassador of the Fair. She is also a Past President of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario, an organization dedicated to building future rural leaders through self-help and community betterment. Jennifer has worked for nonprofit organizations for seven years. At a young age she was already volunteering, alongside her mother, at the annual church bazaar. Later she committed much of her time to 4-H and to Junior Farmers. Jennifer is very excited to join the FRL team and looks forward to contributing to the great work of the organization.
	Julian Fernandes Web Coordinator Foundation for Rural Living Ontario Agricentre 100 Stone Road West, Suite 109 Guelph, ON N1G 5L3 Tel: 519-826-4126 x.228 Fax: 519-826-3408 Email: julianfernandes@frl.on.ca	Julian Fernandes joined the Foundation for Rural Living (FRL) in December 2008 as a Web Coordinator and as part of FRL’s Rural Development Officer Program. Julian was born in a small town in the north of Portugal and has maintained a fondness for all things rural. He attended Ryerson’s School of Journalism and says he loves to produce human interest stories for radio and television. He volunteered with Rogers Television for over five years while completing his studies at Ryerson University. Julian is looking forward to his placement with the Foundation for Rural Living, and is very excited to be contributing to its mission.
	Jennifer McKenzie Administrative Coordinator Foundation for Rural Living Ontario Agricentre 100 Stone Road West, Suite 109 Guelph, ON N1G 5L3 Tel: 519-826-4126 x.221 Fax: 519-826-3408 Email: jennifer.mckenzie@frl.on.ca	Jennifer McKenzie was born and raised in the town of Hillsburgh, Ontario. She came to the Foundation for Rural Living in March of 2009 as the Administrative Coordinator. Jennifer joined FRL as part of the Rural Development Officer program.   Having been raised in a small town, Jennifer values her rural roots; she was brought up to believe in the importance of supporting her community. Her parents owned and operated a small automotive repair shop in their town – that is where she developed an enthusiasm for racing cars. Eventually Jennifer got involved with Canadian Vintage Modified (an amateur race club) by writing weekly articles and also sitting on their Executive Committee as a Social Director.   Jennifer brings to FRL a strong administrative background from years of service in the automotive industry.  She is revved up about getting back in touch with her rural roots and is very excited about her placement with the Foundation for Rural Living.

Rural Philanthropy Resource Network
The Rural Philanthropy Resource Network project was concluded on March 31, 2008. We would like to thank all of our project staff for contributing to an extremely successful project.
Wendy Johnston, Program Manager Nova Scotia
Mary Lou Kominek, Program Coordinator, Ontario
Alina Florescu, Research Coordinator
Karen Moore, Manager of Training & Development
The project was lead by Marjory Gaouette, Director of Program.

Without the support and dedication of our project team we would not have been able to facilitate this terrific capacity building project for rural nonprofit and voluntary organizations.

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