The Victoria Foundation is pleased to make available the results of an independent evaluation of the demonstration projects supported under the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder…
Read More13 endowment funds for Vancouver Island causes
The Victoria Foundation today announced the creation of 13 endowment funds for Vancouver Island causes. The funds were created with $100,000 in matching funds from the foundation as part of its new Smart & Caring Community Fund announced July 19.
Read MoreVictorians Asked to Speak Up in Vital Signs® Survey
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.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation Launches $200,000 Matching Fund
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…
Read MoreSmall Grants Have Big Impact for Adoptions Projects
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.
Read MoreProvince Provides $3 Million in New Funding for Aboriginal Student Awards
June 25, 2012 – A new aboriginal post-secondary action plan announced by the Province of British Columbia includes $3 million in additional funding for the…
Read MoreNew Appointments to Victoria Foundation Board and Committees
The Victoria Foundation welcomes Rasool Rayani, owner and operator of the Victoria-based Peoples Pharmacy group, to its Board of Directors.
Read More22 Post-Secondary Students Receive Premier’s Scholarships For Study Abroad
Victoria, B.C., June 5, 2012 – Premier’s scholarships valued at $6,000 to $10,000 for study abroad have been awarded to 22 B.C. students, the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society announced today. A total of $148,000 was awarded to the B.C. public post-secondary students. This year’s recipients will go to a variety of countries to study topics such as anthropology, human kinetics, fine arts and international relations (see list of recipients).
Read MoreVictoria 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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