The Victoria Foundation would like to introduce you to our newest staff member, Scott Antaya. Scott is the new Administrative Assistant for Special Funds. Watch…
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Local non-profits adapt and prepare for future with help of over $300,000 in funding
The Victoria Foundation distributed $307,000 of non-repayable capital to 16 local social purpose organizations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP)….
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Strengthening the wellbeing of our community
A letter from the Victoria Foundation’s Board Chair, Zaman Velji As the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Victoria Foundation, it is my…
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From chronically stressed to helping others with their mental health
Just before Christmas in 2016, Erin Oldman’s doctor advised her to take a break. She’d spent most of the previous decade working as a safety…
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Comment: Working together to get through the pandemic
Published in the Times Colonist – February 10, 2021 A commentary by Sandra Richardson, CEO of the Victoria Foundation. I read with interest, Gwyn Morgan’s…
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Unraveling: New Research Reveals Vital Services in BC at Serious Risk
Non-profit organizations across BC continue to be at risk. Back in Spring 2020, the No Immunity report showed 15-19% of non-profits faced closure and 23%…
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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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Thank you to our sponsors!
Existing and new businesses in our community are a vital and enriching thread in the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our region. We would…
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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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