Welcome to Lakehead Giving- Lakehead's home-grown crowdfunding platform.

From student-led projects and innovative initiatives to programs that enhance the Lakehead experience, Lakehead Giving provides an opportunity to support specific University projects that matter to you. Every gift- large or small- helps advance these initiatives and turn ideas into action.

The Lakehead Giving platform is administered by the Philanthropy Office within University Advancement.

For more information, please contact Samantha Lennon, Philanthropy Associate, at samantha.lennon@lakeheadu.ca or (705) 330-4010 ext. 2083.

 

Active Projects

 
Helping Lakehead Students Thrive
Help Lakehead students thrive by supporting Thrive Week!
 
Orillia Athletics
Help support our Lakehead Orillia Thunderwolves student-athletes succeed in competition and in the classroom.
 
Gichi Kendaasiwin Constellation
The Constellation brings together Indigenous-led spaces, outreach and access programs, and cultural programs rooted in Indigenous knowledge, relationships, and ways of learning.
 
Vet Program (Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program)
Northern Ontario communities deserve equal access to veterinary care—for pets and agricultural animals alike.
 
Lakehead Track & Field/Cross-Country Running
Invest in the future of our student-athletes. Your support for the Lakehead University Track & Field and Cross-Country team builds character, resilience, and champions, both on and off the track.
 
Listening to Women’s History
Help the Archives preserve and share local women’s history!
 
Lakehead Wrestling - New Mats Initiative
We’re seeking your help to raise funds for new wrestling mats that will ensure our wrestlers have the best training environment possible.
 
Claude Garton Herbarium Rose Family Collection
Help the Claude Garton Herbarium fundraise to maintain our rose family (Roseaceae) collections!
 
Dementia Gardens: A Place to Grow
Dementia Gardens: A Place to Grow is a visionary project that brings together people living with dementia, their families, the university community, and community partners.
 
Lakehead University Women's Volleyball
Support the high cost of competing in the OUA!
 
Athletic Financial Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries
Support Lakehead Thunderwolves student athletes through scholarships and bursaries!
 
Simcoe County Chapter Alumni Bursary
The Simcoe County Chapter Alumni Bursary will provide crucial financial support to students.
 
Thunderwolves Men's Hockey
Help support Men's Varsity Hockey at Lakehead University!
 
Men's Basketball
Help support Men's Varsity Basketball at Lakehead University!
 
Achievement Program
Dream it, believe it, achieve it.
 
Superior Science
The mission is to deliver high-quality, hands-on workshops, summer camp programs, and events throughout the year geared to youth between the ages of 6-14.
 
Food Security for Students at Lakehead University
The Food Security for Students project aims to reduce student hunger at Lakehead University so students can concentrate on their academic success.
 
Women's Basketball
Support Women's Varsity Basketball
 
Lakehead Annual Fund
The Lakehead Annual Fund is devoted to supporting student financial aid.