The year 2011 marked the 75th anniversary of our community foundation. It was a year of celebration and activity and also a time for reflection. Read more in our annual report.
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Philanthropy a vital lesson for high school students in Vital Youth program
Representatives of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program presented a total of $17,684 in grants to 18 local charities earlier this month at a…
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The Georgia Strait Alliance: Clean Marine BC
The Georgia Strait Alliance is using its $11,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation to expand its Clean Marine B.C. program in the Capital Regional District, supporting area marinas to achieve eco-certification.
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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
During Family Caregivers Week we salute the one million people in B.C. caring for family members – and the Family Caregiver’s Network Society that cares for them with information, support groups and one-on-one guidance.
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Victoria Foundation Receives Accreditation
May 8, 2012 – The Victoria Foundation is among the first charities in Canada to receive accreditation through Imagine Canada’s standards program. Designed to strengthen public confidence in the charitable and non-profit sector, the program is among the first of its kind at a national level.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation’s Vital Youth Philanthropists Present Grants to 18 Local Charities
May 3, 2012 – Representatives of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program presented a total of $17,684 in grants to 18 local charities last night.
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One World International Scholarship: Alexandra Rodriguez
Third year Anthropology student Alexandra Rodriguez will be using her One World Scholarship to earn credit for her UVic degree at the Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile.
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