Applications for the Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre are open now until September 30, keeping alive the memory of a vibrant young woman by…
Read MoreOn the Ground: The Shift
It’s one of those things most people don’t even think about: just how essential it can be for a young person to have a driver’s…
Read MoreThe Rachel Davis Fund honours Rachel’s life and legacy
“Beyond her senseless killing, beyond yet another disturbing instance of guns fired on Canadian streets, is the compassion Rachel Davis showed in trying to protect…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Celebrating the Resilience of Wild Pacific Salmon
The Pacific Salmon Conservation Fund was established at the Victoria Foundation in 2005. This fund supports the conservation and education work of the Pacific…
Read MoreBoard Member Carey Newman to receive Order of BC
Victoria Foundation Board Member Carey Newman is among the 14 people announced to be appointed to the Order of BC this year. The Order of…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Women entrepreneurs poised to launch their first businesses
On May 30, 2018, Bridges for Women Society alongside Community Micro Lending Society, welcomed family, friends and community supporters to celebrate 12 new entrepreneurs who…
Read MoreHey Victoria, let’s talk about your drinking…
Hey Victoria! Let’s Talk About Your Drinking was a community dialogue held on March 15, 2018. This event was part of a series of Vital…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Vital Youth Empowers Students
Philanthropy is a big word; it sounds like a convoluted political ideology or maybe an illness. In reality, philanthropy is being compassionate, caring, willing…
Read More2018 Donor Tea honours community leadership
The tea was flowing and spirits were high at our annual Donor Tea, held this past Tuesday, April 17 in celebration of the people who…
Read MoreGuest Blog: BC’s Nesting Seabirds Have World Significance
The Ronald D. Jakimchuk Foundation for Wildlife and Biodiversity Research was established as a donor advised fund at the Victoria Foundation in 2017. This fund supports…
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