Article by Sara Neely, Director of Philanthropic Services. Published in The Scrivener – Spring 2021 Volume 30 Number 1. Sourdough bread. Raised gardens. Planting from…
Read MoreComment: 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…
Read MoreVictoria Foundation distributes $300K towards the advancement of gender equality
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Foundation is distributing $300,000 to 12 organizations to support ambitious local projects working towards the advancement of gender equality. This…
Read MoreA 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…
Read More$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…
Read MoreSo 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…
Read MoreVital 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,…
Read MoreApplications 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…
Read MoreOrange Shirt Day 2020
Orange Shirt Day is a annual national event that is held on September 30th in Canada. It is a day to honour Residential School survivors…
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