For a long time, I connected philanthropy to wealth. In my mind a philanthropist was a rich person who donated their money to charity. This…
Read More$3 million grant supports food security
New funding will support food security programs throughout B.C. April 30, 2019, VICTORIA With a $3-million grant from the B.C. government, the Victoria Foundation will…
Read More2018 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
Congratulations to Harold Hejazi, recipient of the 2018 Megan Newton Memorial Award. Harold is a theatre artist from Victoria, BC. While studying Humanities and Art…
Read MoreHelp us Make it Happen!
We don’t think this will surprise you – local charities are doing some excellent work in our community. Each year we receive grant applications for…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Tune in to the Winter Paralympics, Starting March 8
“As a lifelong athlete I am always looking to try new sports but sometimes it’s not feasible with my function as a quadriplegic (limited hand…
Read MoreNews Release – Adoption and Permanency Fund of BC
January 31, 2018 $75,000 Awarded for Adoption and Permanency Projects in BC VICTORIA, BC – The Adoption and Permanency Fund of BC has granted a…
Read MoreHelp us Make it happen!
We don’t think this will surprise you – local charities are doing some excellent work in our community! Each year we receive grant applications for…
Read MoreCanada 150th grants support exciting events
National and community pride will be in full celebration in 2017, with a wide variety of events and initiatives made possible thanks to the Community…
Read MoreNeighbourhood Small Grants build sense of community
On a Saturday afternoon in Quadra Village, a roomful of residents gathered to celebrate community.
Read More98 Local Charities Receive Over $2M in Grants
Dec 8, 2016 – Just in time for the holidays, the Victoria Foundation has approved a record high $2,005,232 in annual Community Grants to 98 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island.
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