Support
Funded by residents. Accountable to residents.
Our Oakville is a grassroots, resident-funded effort led by one Oakville resident — Celina Close. It grew out of years of local advocacy: attending meetings, reading the reports, asking the follow-up questions, and helping neighbours understand who actually holds the power. Today it is run on donated time and small contributions from residents, expanding only as the issues and workload demand. No developer, corporate or party money. Just Oakville residents who want their town to stay accountable long after election day.
One-time or monthly — you set the amount
There's no suggested tier and no minimum. Some neighbours chip in the cost of a coffee each month; others make a single lump-sum contribution before a big meeting. Both keep the lights on.
What your contribution pays for
- Website, email list and data costs
- Research, document review and advocacy time
- Community meetings, deputations and printed materials
- Plain-language guides for each issue and each level of government
- Freedom-of-information and records requests where needed
The ground rules
- No developer, corporate or union money.
- No political party money. Ever.
- Every contribution is reported publicly on this site.
- Monthly support can be cancelled any time, from your receipt.
Charged once, securely. No account needed.
Payments are processed securely by our payment provider; Our Oakville never sees or stores your card details. Contributions to Our Oakville support civic engagement and are not charitable donations for tax purposes.
Not ready to give? Your voice matters more.
The most valuable thing you can contribute is showing up informed. Join the list and we'll tell you when it counts.