June 2016 - Victoria Foundation

Guest Blog: Get outside and connect with your community

Posted as Blog Post on June 29, 2016 in General

Providing information and opportunities for residents to connect with each other can create active and healthy relationships between people and public spaces.

Summer 2016 issue of Pulse magazine released

Posted as News Post on June 23, 2016 in General

June 21, 2016 — The summer 2016 issue of Pulse magazine has been released today, bringing you the latest community news and information from the…

Helping hands celebrate World Refugee Day

Posted as Blog Post on June 17, 2016 in General

The goal of World Refugee Day is to raise awareness and vital funds to help relieve the suffering of the 60 million displaced people around the world.

Guest Blog: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church turns 150

Posted as Blog Post on June 16, 2016 in General

For 150 years, the people of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church have been nurturing community, compassion and creativity in the heart of Victoria.

Victoria Foundation CEO Among 2016 Appointments to the Order of BC

Posted as News Post on June 14, 2016 in General

June 14, 2016 – Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson was among sixteen exceptional civic leaders appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest…

Guest Blog: Sport, belonging and early morning double-doubles

Posted as Blog Post on June 7, 2016 in General, Youth

I didn’t go looking for it that Saturday morning, but that’s where I found it – community.

Theatre takes centre stage with life-honouring award

Posted as Blog Post on June 3, 2016 in General

Applications for the Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre opened on June 1, keeping alive the memory of a vibrant young woman by providing opportunities for youth with a passion for theatre.