July 2012

Help us Give the Capital Region its Annual Check-Up

Posted as Blog Post on July 30, 2012 in Foundation News, General, Non-profit management

It’s that time of year again Greater Victoria, time for your annual check-up, so open up and say ‘ahhh’!

One World International Scholarship: Kayla Funk

Posted as Blog Post on July 30, 2012 in Education, General

A note we received from Kayla Funk, a second year Arts student at North Island College who got the Premier's One World Scholarship to study at the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan in Mexico.

Smart & Caring Kicks Off with Victoria Foundation and Governor General

Posted as Blog Post on July 27, 2012 in General, Leadership

There were kicks, hits, tosses and high-fives July 19 as the Victoria Foundation launched its Smart & Caring Community Fund with the help of the…

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Victorians Asked to Speak Up in Vital Signs® Survey

Posted as News Post on July 25, 2012 in General

The Victoria Foundation is asking Capital Region residents to weigh in with their opinions on 12 critical issue areas. It’s part of the annual Vital Signs® community check-up conducted by the foundation.

A Vision for a Smart & Caring Canada

Posted as Blog Post on July 25, 2012 in General, Leadership, Philanthropy

The Victoria Foundation’s creation of a Smart & Caring Community Fund was inspired by the Governor General of Canada. But what is Smart & Caring all about? His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, explains in this excerpt of his speech delivered at the official launch of the fund in Victoria July 19 before a crowd of more than 400 people.

Caring Canadians Recognized

Posted as Blog Post on July 24, 2012 in General, Leadership

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston presented Caring Canadian Awards to 10 B.C. residents during his visit to Victoria July 19.

Victoria Foundation Launches $200,000 Matching Fund

Posted as News Post on July 19, 2012 in General

Victoria, B.C., July 19, 2012 – His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, was in Victoria today to participate in the…

The ABC’s of Physical Literacy

Posted as Blog Post on July 19, 2012 in General

At the Victoria Foundation, we realize that ABCs aren’t found only in books. That’s why we chose an innovative physical literacy program for the first proactive grant from our new Smart & Caring Community Fund.

One World International Scholarship: Helen Jiang

Posted as Blog Post on July 11, 2012 in Education, General, Scholarships

Helen Jiang, one of our One World International Scholarship recipients, sent us this email to let us know about her studies abroad; Please allow me…

Small Grants Have Big Impact for Adoptions Projects

Posted as News Post on July 3, 2012 in General

Adoptive families will go to camp, form support networks and have access to more learning opportunities thanks to a series of small grants from The Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund.