The Victoria Foundation is pleased to introduce a number of new staff members to our team. Welcome, Amira Maddison, our new Strategic Initiatives Coordinator:…
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Victoria Foundation’s Community Grants Program distributes $6.194 million in Vital Stream funding to 252 organizations
For Immediate Release July 10, 2024 Victoria, B.C. – A record amount of funding is being distributed through the Vital Stream of the Victoria Foundation’s…
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Guest blog – Help Fill a Dream (celebrating their 10 years with the Victoria Foundation)
By Craig Smith, Executive Director, Help Fill A Dream Foundation Bringing Dreams to Life: The Heart of the Help Fill A Dream Foundation Since 1986,…
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The Victoria Foundation’s update on the Community Prosperity Fund
The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion. The fund was announced…
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Combating loneliness: a community foundation’s role
By Sara Neely, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services Late last year, the World Health Organization declared loneliness a “global public health priority” and launched a…
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Integrating Philanthropy into Wealth Management: A Path to Legacy Building
By April Dorey Hartwig, BCom, CIM®, CFP®, FCSI®, Senior Wealth Manager, Heart Wealth Management Group of Raymond James Ltd. In the realm of wealth management,…
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Victoria Foundation grants $506,000 to support local Nations and Indigenous organizations in the capital region
For Immediate Release April 23, 2024 Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Foundation announced today that it will distribute $506,000 to 17 different applicants to support…
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VIDEO: 1000×5 Children’s Book Recycling Project connects kids with thousands of pages
The 1000×5 Children’s Book Recycling Project is helping drive a massive book recycling ecosystem in Greater Victoria — fueled by the loving hands of volunteers…
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VIDEO: RAD Society partners with Victoria Tool Library to make sports accessible for everyone
The RAD Recreation Adapted Society is opening doors for people with mobility issues to get involved in sports, and is transforming the way many people…
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Victoria Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week from Feb 12 – 17
VICTORIA, B.C. – Help spread kindness across Greater Victoria for Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week) from Monday, February 12 to Saturday, February 17….
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