Welcome to the Hamilton Foundation for Student Success!
We are an engaged community that is committed to the removal of financial barriers to learning for HWDSB students.
The Hamilton Foundation for Student Success (HFSS) is a registered non-profit charity that raises funds in the private and business communities to help students in need and support schools with funding opportunities to enhance current programming or create new and innovative opportunities for student learning.
We make tomorrow better. You can too.
We’re proud to launch our Nourishing Today. Thriving Tomorrow campaign, a community-driven effort focused on one simple but powerful belief: no child should have to learn on an empty stomach.
Access to healthy food plays a critical role in a student’s ability to focus, learn, and thrive. Through this campaign, we are working to ensure students have consistent access to nutritious meals and snacks — supporting their well-being in the classroom and beyond.
This initiative is about more than food. It’s about compassion, dignity, and trust. When students are nourished, they’re better equipped to show up ready to learn, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential.
With the support of our community, we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Whether through a donation, sharing our message, or learning more about our work, your support helps fuel brighter futures.
Thank you for being part of a community that believes in showing up for students — today and every day.
DONATE HERE: School Nutrition
HFSS is Recruiting One Community Member for Board of Directors (CLOSED)
Hamilton Foundation for Student Success is currently seeking one (1) Community at Large candidate for the position of Director, on the Board of Directors.
We are seeking a caring, committed and generous individual to serve as a volunteer on the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Foundation for Student Success for 2026-2029 (3-year term).
Click here to learn more about the role and how to apply.
Relive Showcase of heARTS 2023
As the curtain closes on a successful Showcase of heARTS, Hamilton Foundation for Student Success (HFSS) and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) would like to thank and congratulate the student performers, staff, guests and sponsors who contributed to making the evening a success.
As always, the purpose of Showcase of heARTS is to celebrate student talent while raising funds for HWDSB students. HFSS is proud to share that thanks to the generosity of the community, Showcase of heARTS 2023 was able to raise roughly $58,000 for HWDSB students! This money will help fund Student Support Grants, which provide financial assistance to HWDSB students for school-related expenses and basic personal needs.
Click here to read the full story.
