Victoria Foundation, and the community of donors and organizations behind the Rapid Relief Fund received three awards during the month of December 2020 – which…
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A Holiday Greeting from the Victoria Foundation
Please enjoy a special holiday message from Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson, as she takes the opportunity to thank all of you for your support…
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$735,000 in Emergency Community Support Fund Grants
United Way Greater Victoria and the Victoria Foundation are investing $735,000 in 41 local charities to help them serve the immediate needs of populations who…
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So with that, I say see you all soon.
I’ve been reflecting on working in Victoria and the region, the organizations and people who I’ve had the opportunity and privilege to collaborate and work…
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Community Recovery Program Distributes Over $2.3 Million to Local Organizations Impacted by COVID-19
A distribution of over $2.3 million from the Victoria Foundation’s Community Recovery Program will help 126 organizations on Southern Vancouver Island weather the impacts of…
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2020 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
Congratulations to Miriam Dumitra, recipient of the 2020 Megan Newton Memorial Award. Miriam Dumitra is a designer, author, and theatre practitioner completing her BFA in…
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Vital Signs: COVID-19 Pandemic Brings Big Changes to How Residents Perceive Region
Victoria, BC – In Greater Victoria, 51 per cent of residents have felt a decline in their mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
Read More2020 Victoria’s Vital Signs Launch
Welcome to the launch of the 2020 Victoria’s Vital Signs! Our broadcast will begin here live at 9am on Thursday, November 5. Starting November 5,…
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Applications open until November 30!
Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants (R-NSG) are available across the Greater Victoria region to support small scale individual-led community projects that comply with social/physical distancing guidelines…
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Round 2 Applications Open for Emergency Community Support Fund
VICTORIA, BC October 5, 2020 – United Way Greater Victoria (UWGV) and the Victoria Foundation are partnering again to distribute an additional $685,000 to local…
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